About
c4c means ‘citizen for change’ and is a charity that promotes change, both for people here or abroad. ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’ is a quote by Gandhi and is very much what we believe. We are all citizens and when we work together we can bring about change, even in situations that seem impossible. Currently c4c aim to provide funds to assist young people in Kisumu, Kenya generate a living for themselves. This is through the provision of basic requirements such as food and medical expenses for survival to begin with, but we are now creating opportunities in education and to train in useful skills e.g. driving, carpentry etc. or the capital for a small business enterprise- Skills for Life We have succeeded in raising funds for a make-shift school in rented accomodation that now houses 250 children from the streets of the slum area of Nyawita.
The team in Kenya, headed up by James (pictured) and Alice Samo, have enabled us to embark upon projects that have given children a chance to graduate in the skills for life programme. Some have already been able to provide for themselves by gaining qualifications and skills and getting jobs in nearby towns.
The economic impact of such training, nurturing and development is the removal of the garbage-filled shanty towns that have emblazoned themselves upon several proud communities. This was a quote from one of our supporters that is true-Africa is a beautiful country and many just now accept the street children as vermin rather than achievers. There has to be a radical change in our thinking to impact this philosophy. As we now see more and more street children taking national exams and achieveing we see the old life disappear. Many in Kenya have been amazed at the results c4c are achieveing in this area.
In March 2010 we opened a coffee shop in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire to raise regular funds to keep the new Life Centre School running. Read more under Life Centre School and Asante Coffee Shop!
We invite everyone to get involved with us- through embarking on a sky-dive, organising events like Dinner 4 Good or just coming along for a coffee at our new Coffee Shop when it opens.
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