In 2010,
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3,706 patients treated at our clinic
696 people tested for HIV/AIDS at our clinic and in the field
2,513 children monitored for growth and health at the clinic and in the field
464 children received immunizations at our clinic and another 150 in the field
271 4th grade students in 6 local schools received health education
72 community and secondary school health education classes were taught to 1033 community members
4,470 community members in 963 households visited by our Community Health Workers
30 educational program and 27 child monitoring days were held by Community Health Workers
777 children were de-wormed in the field
220 people receiving HIV/AIDS education in their homes
71 people living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers trained in psycho-social support, HIV services, palliative care, and economic empowerment strategies
1,433 condoms distributed by our health staff
268 students receiving quality education at Vutakaka Junior School, with 80% scoring over 60% on their exams which qualifies them for quality high schools in Kenya.
103 adults receiving basic and post-literacy education, 95 of them women
Our programs and services continue to expand with your support!
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Aid for Africa
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The
EAC is a proud member of the US Combined Federal Campaign's Aid for
Africa group. Aid for Africa is a unique partnership of more than 75
select charities, all dedicated to solving the complex, inter-related
challenges facing Africa.
As a member, the EAC has met stringent tests
of fiscal accountability, governance and programmatic impact.
Are you a federal employee? You can support the EAC through the CFC. Just indicate the EAC on your enrollment form -- our CFC# is 12297.
 
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Small Actions, Big Results
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photo by Bryan Isom
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Matching Funds
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A great way to make your contributions go even further is by checking to see if your employer matches charitable donations!
Many companies do! Check with your Accounting or Human Resources department to find out. Typically, you can still request to match funds from donations you made in 2009!
We would be happy to fill out any forms or send any supporting documents that your companies requests.
The East African Center is a 501c3 charitable organization and our EIN # is 91-2161222.
If you are a federal employee, you can donate to the EAC through the Combined Federal Campaign. Just indicate our CFC #, 12297, on your enrollment form.
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Our Financials are Now Available Online!
| With an annual operating budget of $120,000, we understand that every dollar must have the best possible impact. Please follow this link to see how the EAC is committed to honesty and efficiciency. We are proud that for every $1 donated, 75 cents goes directly to programming.
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Dear EAC Community,
This upcoming year is an important landmark for our organization as it is our 10 year anniversary of working together in Takaungu, Kenya. In the past decade, we have become an essential part the community and helped to transform the lives of thousands.
The people of Takaungu have come to rely on us to ensure mothers remain healthy through their pregnancies, to provide an education that will enable their children to actualize their dreams, and to be there when the times are tough.
We are so proud and humbled by you, our partners, in this important endeavor and hope you will join us for the next 10 years.
We feel a great responsibility not only to meet the needs of this community, but to exceed their expectations. We know that every service the EAC provides increases the chances that the women, children and men of Takaungu will step out beyond poverty, and enjoy lives full of integrity, choice, laughter and love.
If you have any questions, I am always available via email or phone. ASANTE SANA for your continued interest in the community of Takaungu and the EAC!
Jen Hill
EAC US Program Director
jhill@eastafricancenter.org
(347) 330-2670
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Farm Update
Class 7 Students Contribute To Our First Vutakaka Farm
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This is our first year planting our back three acres at Vutakaka Junior School. With limited time and funding, we are planting a test farm to get ready for the big launch next year.
One acre of maize and beans have already been planted, and our class 7 students have started seedlings for a small garden of tomatoes, onions, eggplants, ocra, and watermelons.
Our first corn sprouts
The students are studying compost in their science class and have made two different types (above-ground and underground compost) and will test the different vegetable seeds with and without compost and other fertilizers.
We are looking forward to a big harvest after the rainy season. Good job Class 7 and a big thank you to Emily who is helping with the farm, and Katana, Kenga, and Kahindi who have been working hard in the hot sun!
To sponsor next year's farm, please contact jhill@eastafricancenter.org. |
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An Evening in Africa Auction Recap!
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Saturday, May 7th, we held our annual Evening for Africa at the downtown Seattle Hilton. The 3rd annual event was the best yet! Over 140 guests came together to raise $28,050 for the organization. The night was filled with fun and laughter.
Class 6 and 7 VJS students contributed art and photos to our auction, helping to decorate the room and raise money for their school. The students painted on big pieces of traditional fabric, and went around their village in groups taking photos. We have some budding artists and photographers at our school!
You can check out photos of the evening here and please enjoy this film that was made by Taylor Janes and John Burkhart of Shovel Ready Productions that debuted at the auction.
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3rd Annual Stay Alive Day 2011
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The EAC's 3rd Annual Stay Alive Day, a Class 4 health education program dedicated to educating youth about HIV/AIDS, was held at Mkwajuni Primary School on March 18th.
Six local schools participated this year. We were happy to have a new school included - Shaurimoyo Primary School, led by Peace Corps Volunteer Mary Canada. 
The students from each of the 6 schools performed a song, a poem, and a skit and then competed in a game using soccer balls. 
Vutakaka Junior School took home the prize for top poem! The overall team winner was Vuma Primary School! Thanks to all who participated and a special thank you to our judge Mr. Augustus!
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Intern Spotlight
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Rachel Proefke Rachel, a recent grad from the University of Washington, has been working hard at our school and with our health team. This term, she is teaching our 4 oldest classes a weekly French class, which the students are really enjoying.
Class 7 student Ibrahim enjoying French She is also working with local self-help groups, training them on leadership, accounting, small business development, and helping to connect them with grants. She has been meeting regularly with the Takaungu Sewing Co-operative and we should have some new bag designs ready to debut soon. Emily Capello 
Emily has been volunteering her time to help us get our School Shamba/Farm project off the ground for the last 6 months. Previously, Emily spent three years in the Peace Corps in Paraguay working on soil conservation and organic farming. She also spent a year working on a permaculture farm in Brazil. She currently works for the Aspen Environmental Group in San Francisco, and is staying in Kilifi until July. Emily has been instrumental is starting our farm and we are grateful for her efforts and expertise.
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Over 20 Vutakaka Student Videos on the EAC's YouTube Channel!
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New videos of Vutakaka students and teachers have been added to our YouTube site! Please go to the links below to watch different videos about students, teachers, and events in Takaungu including a special greeting to our Seattle auction attendees!
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Together we raised $28,050 at our annual auction! This money will go a long way in making a difference in the lives of those utilizing the EAC's services and programs in Kenya.
Our goal was to raise $30,000. Recent donations since the auction bring us up to $28,650. We are so close!
If you would like to help us reach this goal, you can donate here or help by forwarding this email to your family, co-workers and friends.
Please stay in touch with us and spread the word about the work you are now a part of. Please join us on Facebook.
How your donations make a difference:
$25.00 - connects students and staff to the internet for 1 month
$48.00- runs all our programs in Kenya for 1 hour
$70.00- employs a community health worker for 1 month
$200.00 - employs a quality teacher for 1 month
$500.00- provides clean water for the Vutakaka Junior School for 1 year
$1,000.00- brings electricity to our classrooms
$10,000.00 - builds one classroom [We need 1 more to complete the Vutakaka Junior School]
$15,000.00 - provides a vehicle for our center
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