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Partners for Care

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On foot, by truck, and by boat, PFC Kenya team does whatever it takes to reach and serve people all over East Africa
The rst half of 2013 has been an incredibly productive time for our PFC team on the ground. With the support of our US donors, PFC staff have reached and served thousands of people all over Kenya. PFC matched the funds pledged by donors in our year-end campaign. As a result, Partners for Care has not only maintained current programs, but signicantly expanded them, allowing our team to reach many more people. Thank you! Some mid-year highlights include: Established two more PFC farms in Malindi, and Marsabit - to feed the children. Opened the Joseph Beasley Education Center in Watamu, which includes a 2nd Chance School and literacy programming. Increased number of water packs distributed from 700 to 7,000. Hand delivered packs to people, coastto-coast in Marsabit, Mai Mahiu, Marurui, and Watamu. Distributed 500 bed nets in Marurui Slum. (Above) PFC staff members and a local pastor walk through a river on an island near Mombasa to hand deliver water packs.

(Left) Taking the ferry to deliver more packs to the islands of Kirekwe and Dongokundu.

(Below) PFC vehicle loaded up with packs for the long journey to deliver them in southern Kenya.

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Distributing bed nets ~ preventing malaria

2ND CHANCE SCHOOLS HIV/AIDS PREVENTION TREATED FOR JIGGERS

2nd Chance Schools in all three locations Marurui, Marsabit, and Watamu - are all at capacity with a total of 80 students enrolled. A waiting list has been established at all three schools for students eager to enroll as soon as new spots become available.

So far this year alone, the PFC team on the ground has reached 18,085 people with the life-saving message of HIV/AIDS prevention. 4,106 have committed to do their part to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS. Since the inception of our Reach-AMillion program, the PFC team has reached over 300,000 people towards the goal of reaching 1,000,000 people. COMPUTER SCHOOLS

486 people, including hundreds of children, have been treated for jiggers. Many are cured of the parasite and have returned to work or school. In addition to treatment, the PFC team also teaches parents effective methods for preventing reinfection and keeping their children healthy. YOUTH SPORTS

OUTREACH EVENTS

PFC staff conducted 227 outreach events to share the message of HIV/AIDS prevention, treat jiggers, distribute water packs and bed nets, and mentor young people in making healthy life choices.

PFC Computer Schools have had over 125 students so far this year. In June, Partners for Care staff held a graduation ceremony for students at the Marurui Computer School, as proud parents and family celebrated their students accomplishments.

As of June, 489 kids were enrolled in PFC sports programs in Marurui, Marsabit, and Mai Mahiu, Kenya. Sports teams include Girls Volleyball, and Mens and Boys Soccer Teams.

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