Burning calories – for hungry orphans in Kenya
Our friend and long-term supporter Andreas Timpert is running yet another marathon for our kids. His goal is to fundraise 4.219 CHF while running the 42.19Km. Lets support this great initiative and help him reach his goal. Here is a note from Andreas: „Dear friends and colleagues, As a lot of you know, I am […]
Anti-Jigger Worm Campaign
Today we would like to introduce you to two of our CBSM kids: Aisha and Fanuna. Every day, they leave their mud hut at 5 o`clock in the morning to arrive at school by 7o`clock. This makes a school way of 2 hours walking – one way! However, walking is difficult for both of them […]
280 Litter Angels…
„This is a crazy idea“ is what I hear from the Reverend and his wife the moment I tell them about my – and yes, I agree – crazy idea over the phone on Friday morning. How about getting around 300 kids to collect litter on a hot Sunday afternoon in Kimilili as a big […]
28 Litter Angels….
Yet another Redbull can! Unbelievably, I think and pick it up with my big tongues. I am getting a cramp in my fingers as the untrained movements required to use the tongues make my muscles hurt. As I move on I find further cans, packages, beer and plastic bottles as well as cigarette packaging. To […]
School4Life Winter Newsletter 2015
Dear Friends, The School4Life children would like to wish you: A festive season and a fantastic 2016! With the new year around the corner, we would like to review some of the highlights of 2015. Thank you for being part of it and supporting […]
Challenge 33…
Reflection on my 33 nights with 33 different Kenyan families My challenge 33 is over! In order to support our 600 needy kids and our 33 staff members in Kimilili, I packed a camping mat, a sleeping bag and a mosquito net and stayed at 33 different families one night each for 33 days. Every […]
School4Life Summer Newsletter 2015
Dear Friends, 30 °C in Europe! This feels like being in Kimilili, Kenya! It’s perfect timing to give you an update on our work at the school including some brand-new pictures from our latest visit. Are you new to the work of School4Life or would like a quick recap? Then watch our 4 minute video:http://youtu.be/FDKqkN7OC1E On our first […]
A typical day in Kimilili…
Always wondered how a typical day as a volunteer in Kimilili looks like? Read about it here… A typical morning in Kimilili The cock crows. It’s around 6 o’clock. I feel a bit stiff, as the mattress is hard. I crawl out from under my mosquito net and direct myself towards the bathroom. I need […]
The pleasure of reading…
Together with my sister I stand at the check in counter at Zürich airport, ready to fly to Nairobi. I’m so excited that I will soon be back in Kimilili. I have one big box of books, which Agnes has carefully packed and weighed to not exceed the 23 kilos luggage allowance. I have second […]
We got it started!
Dear Friends, Thank you so much for all your support throughout the past year. We look forward to 2012 with big plans to further improve the situation of our 250 CBSM School children. Here is an update for you: NEWS: Great news from CBSM Kimilili: We would like to introduce our bi-annual Newsletter informing you […]