Dear Readers,
I got this message through an SMS yesterday from a young girl who completed her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE) in 2007.
''Please, would you like assisting me to find my way forward? I completed my form four in 2007 and had B(Constant). Sincerely, nobody seems to care about me. I have not yet dispaired coz i know that God will answer my prayers one day. I am still very devoted to carry on with my studies. I feel that i am 'Nowhere' placed in the society. May God bless you abundantly. Gloria Mutanu Manthi, Mombuni.'' Her Number is +254 713 664529
This message kept me dumbfounded for quite sometime. I thought about the life of the young girl and the many opportunities open in her life if she was given the educational support she really needs. Mark you, a B(Constant) allows her to do so many courses.
I called her today and she informed me that nobody is concerned about her quest to further her education. Her father has neglected her to the point that she has not even collected her final examination certificate in high school due to lack of bus fare to the school. Remember, her father is just but a peasant farmer in an area where rains have failed for the last 3 years. That notwithstanding, this poor girl needs help and urgently.
Well, i will facilitate her to collect her form four examination certificate and thereafter something must be done by me, you, and all wellwishers. We cannot afford to neglect the education of the girl child. You have heard, if you educate a man, you have educated an individual; but if you educate a woman, you have educated the family and the society.
My appeal is to all those that will read this post. Let us arise and make a difference to the life of this young girl. To her you might be the answer to her problem.
Thank you.
God bless you.
Christopher Mutisya
Chairperson,
Mombuni Youth For Change.
+254 723 933955
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Real problems bedevilling Mombuni Village
As we embark on a journey to shape the future of the people of Mombuni Village, Mombuni Youth For Change wishes to spell out some of the problems facing the village community.
1. We have had no sufficient rains for the last three years and absolutely no agricultural produce has been realised ever since. The land is dry and parched.
2. Our people are facing an acute shortage of food as many struggle to put a single meal on table. These people need food as a matter of urgency.
3. There is a chronic shortage of clean drinking water. The nearest seasonal river is running dry by the wake of each day.
4. Our animals are dying with the passing of each day. The most revered animal, the donkey is struggling to survive the harsh drought conditions, an indication that the situation is gloom. There is hardly any pasture for grazing.
5. Many secondary school students are at home due to school fees arrears. This problem has been aggravated by the biting food shortage. We may see an increased number of school drop-outs if nothing is done urgently.
6. HIV/AIDS victims are losing their lives due to lack of proper nutrition and counselling on the management of the pandemic.
7. The environment needs a serious face lift.
These are some of the problems we are grappling with and which we seek to address. We are committed to providing solutions to each of these problems. A journey of a thousand miles begins with one powerful step. We are prepared to start from scratch.
Mombuni Youth.
1. We have had no sufficient rains for the last three years and absolutely no agricultural produce has been realised ever since. The land is dry and parched.
2. Our people are facing an acute shortage of food as many struggle to put a single meal on table. These people need food as a matter of urgency.
3. There is a chronic shortage of clean drinking water. The nearest seasonal river is running dry by the wake of each day.
4. Our animals are dying with the passing of each day. The most revered animal, the donkey is struggling to survive the harsh drought conditions, an indication that the situation is gloom. There is hardly any pasture for grazing.
5. Many secondary school students are at home due to school fees arrears. This problem has been aggravated by the biting food shortage. We may see an increased number of school drop-outs if nothing is done urgently.
6. HIV/AIDS victims are losing their lives due to lack of proper nutrition and counselling on the management of the pandemic.
7. The environment needs a serious face lift.
These are some of the problems we are grappling with and which we seek to address. We are committed to providing solutions to each of these problems. A journey of a thousand miles begins with one powerful step. We are prepared to start from scratch.
Mombuni Youth.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Welcome to Mombuni Village
Mombuni Youth for Change(MYFC) take this wonderful opportunity to welcome visitors, organisations,and all well-wishers to come and help us rebuild Mombuni village, in Yatta District, Kenya.
We aim to change the face of Mombuni village by pursuing the following objectives;
We aim to change the face of Mombuni village by pursuing the following objectives;
- Creating HIV/AIDS awareness within the Mombuni community
- Initiating entrepreneural activities to alleviate youth unemployment
- Spearheading environmental conservation through an aggressive tree planting program
- Taking the lead in community social work like the manual repair of community feeder roads
- Carrying out regular civic education programs within the Mombuni community.
Mombuni Youth for Change Cherishes the following values;
a) Hard work and Sacrifice
b) Honesty and Responsibility
c) Pro-activity and Persistence
d) Dedication and Devotion
e) Transparency and Accountability
We have the firm believe that together we will make it happen for the people of Mombuni.
Thank you.
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