We started 2020 off with OFDC’s executive director, Dalton Wilson, visiting Kenya to inspect all the most recent completed projects. The first project that was visited was the 80 newly completed desks at Kamathatha Primary School. This school requested this because prior, they did not have enough desks for their students and were having to […]
During our recent training seminar at Olpusimoru Primary, OFDC received a request to include the young girls in the school during the women’s health portion of the training. Passing along this knowledge to the younger generation is essential to ensure the topics discussed can be retained and practiced at a young age. In total, 304 […]
Project Status: Complete Funds Provided by OFDC: $1,696.66 Funds Provided by Local Community: $453 Total Attendance: 179 women In the town of Olpusimoru, OFDC recently held a women’s empowerment training seminar on the topics of: Resource Mobilization Marketing Local Products Management of Resources Domestic Resources and Economic Impact Appropriate Markets Women as Economic Pillars in […]
Project Status: Complete Funds Provided By OFDC: $1,086 Funds Provided By The Local Community: $271 Osupuko-Oirobi has requested assistance installing a rainwater catchment as well as fencing in two that have already been installed at their school. The water tank has already been purchased and needs to be transported to the school. Once at the school, […]
Project Status: Completed Funds Provided by OFDC: $2,895 Funds Provided by Local Kenyan Community: $720 New latrines have been completed at Oltanki Primary School, located in Narok County. A total of 10 latrines were constructed: 4 for girls, 4 for boys, and 2 for teachers. The request for additional latrines came from an increase in […]
After a good night’s rest, we woke to the sound of the Iman calling everyone to prayer. While still not use to it, I’m beginning to enjoy the passion behind the voice singing into the loud speaker. We had our breakfast at 6:30 AM and began our journey for the day. We were traveling with […]
Project Status: Complete Funds Provided by OFDC: $1,765 Funds Provided by the Local Community: $441 Lerai Primary School requested assistance constructing 50 desks, 7 tables, 10 chairs, 4 dining tables, and 6 benches. Lerai has a total of 195 enrolled students and 5 teachers. Enrollment has increased by 103 students from last year. During OFDC’s […]
We woke to the sound of the Iman calling people to prayer. This was a first for me and I was extremely surprised by how loud they played the prayer; it was quite the wake up at 5AM. After we ate breakfast our first objective was to get water. We walked through the town to […]
Josephine Rotiken is a student that OFDC sponsored in secondary education. She has accomplished many things and has overcome many obstacles. She truly is an inspiration to all, especially young girls who may share a similar story. OFDC is honored to be involved in this amazing woman’s life. Here is an account of Josephine’s life […]
Project Status: Completed Funds Provided By OFDC: $2,429 Funds Provided By The Local Community: $680 Enarupa Oongila Primary School has requested assistance constructing 8 latrines; 3 for boys, 3 for girls, and 2 for teachers. The local community contributed 20% of the project’s cost, which reinforces the principle of self-reliance and human achievement. We thank our […]