Kitenden Pre School Update

Howard reported …..OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe third quarter report shows that there are 50 children enrolled – 25 boys and 25 girls. 44 are likely to graduate this year and attend Primary School in 2015. Since the Preschool reopened in 2013, 720 hours of the National language – Kiswahili – have been taught. 31700 meals have been provided to the children. Our Club Services team have recommended that we continue with our sponsorship of $3000 on an ongoing basis until the preschool is close to achieving community funding. We will be seeking Class Sponsorship support in a similar manner as the past two years. The new Future Warriors website www.futurewarriorsproject.org is excellent and well worthwhile viewing. They are also seeking child sponsorships to support the funding program. Some months ago our Club applied for and was successful in obtaining a District Grant to support the funding of a new 50 sqm building now being constructed at the Kitenden Preschool. The building is to provide a new hygienic kitchen and visitor volunteer accommodation. It will cost about $8500 and will be funded partly by $3000 from the 2013 and 2014 operating surplus, the District Grant of $2700 and the balance from additional donations now being sought. Presentations are being made to other local Rotary Clubs. We should all be proud of the achievements of this International project thus far. The education provided and the nourishment of two meals each day has made a significant contribution and enhancement for the future of nearly 100 Maasai children