Recession blues
Like many NGOs we are struggling as the recession hits giving to our donors and funds dry up. We are economising wherever we can; no more refreshments at training meetings and workshops, using public transport and motorbikes rather than cars and trucks to get out into the community. We are hoping not to have any job losses, but we are careful about not replacing people if they leave (not that we have a high turnover with such high unemployment in the district) unless they are in a vital post.I am also looking at installing solar power to save on electricity. We have the panels which were donated, but not the batteries, the brackets to mount the panels or the expertise to put everything together!
She did it!
Jen completed the London Marathon and raised us over 4700GBP. Well done!
London Marathon runner supports IOC
Jennifer Batterham in the UK is running the London Marathon to raise funds for us. It is her first time she is running. She is spurred on by the vision of the children's playground which will be built with the funds she raises. At our new site, we are planning to have a play area which will be used by orphans and sick children who come to the centre for assistance. It will make the place more child-friendly and fill the air with laughter. A committee of children will help choose the equipment for the playground. Jennifer has raised over 3000 GBP so far. Go Jeni, Go!
You can support Jeni through her page on Just Giving or donate to us directly through ammado.
New social worker & social work auxilary
Our social services department has been boosted by the arrival of a new social worker. Busi moves to us from a neighbouring non-profit organisation so she is already familiar with the area. We are also recruiting a social worker auxilary to help with all the paperwork involved in foster care placements and also to help provide supervision and support to foster parents and foster children.
