December 2011
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Happy Holidays!

 

You have been a part of a making the lives of thousands of people living in rural Kenya better this year. That is something to be proud of. Thank you for following along. Thank you for your gifts of health and education. Thank you for practicing compassion. 

The happiest of holidays - 

The East African Center and Takaungu Community

 

 

2011 Achievements 
Two boys

 

1 complete water well 

3 acres of land dedicated to farming and income generating activities

5 new parents of healthy babies on our staff

 

7 volunteers and interns brought art, education, training, and support  

15 successful events around the country
 
21 students per class per teacher
 
50 new Community Health Workers
 
320 children attending Vutakaka Junior and Primary Schools 

781 children de-wormed in the field

2,876 children visited the clinic

4,477 people visited the clinic

5,234 people visited by CHWs

110, 300 dollars it takes to improve the lives of thousands of people in need.

 

Each year, we reach more people with less money. 

Each year, we move steps closer to being sustainable. 

We hope you will continue to follow along with our efforts and celebrate our successes with us. 

 

Sincerely, 
Emma Nierman, Jen Hill, and Kate Crowley

 

The East African Center
for the Empowerment of Women and Children
(347) 330-2670

 
Stories of Success:

 

On December 4th, Pentimento Restaurant in Stony Brook New York hosted the EAC and guests for a second spectacular evening! The music, the authentic and delicious Kenyan food, and the atmosphere of giving made for a heart-warming evening. Through their efforts, we raised $4,500 in one evening! Read more. 

 

Art for Soul brought together 60 local artists to raise $3,500 for the EAC at one-night only fundraising exhibition at the Gallery Bar in Manhattan one week later.  Read more.

 

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