A.I.C. BETHLEHEM CHILDREN'S HOME (HOUSE OF BREAD)

— · EIN · bccafrica.org

profile · synthesized from sources

BCC Africa is an Australian-registered charity supporting the Bethlehem Community Centre in Kenya, a Christian organization founded by Pastor Mary Gakembu in 1990. It provides homes and education for orphaned and vulnerable children affected by poverty, HIV/AIDS, and conflict. The organization funds educational expenses, living costs, and community development initiatives in Soweto and Mwea, Kenya.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Bethlehem Community Centre - Mwea

Runs a residential home for up to 70 orphaned and vulnerable children in rural Mwea, supporting their education at local schools

Bethlehem Community Centre - Soweto

Provides a home for up to 90 vulnerable children and operates a pre-primary and primary school for up to 350 students in Nairobi's Soweto slums

Education Support Program

Funds school fees, uniforms, shoes, transportation, and post-secondary education for children at BCC centers

activities · 4 groups

what they do

Education Sponsorship and Academic Support 1 activity
- Deliver financial and material support to Bethlehem Community Centre
  
  Sent over $50,000 to Kenya in 2019 for education costs, school uniforms, shoes, transport, living expenses, firewood, hygiene supplies, study improvements, and post-secondary equipment. Also raised over $9,000 at a quiz night and over $11,500 at an Open Garden event in 2019.
Volunteer & Fundraising Engagement 1 activity
- Engage volunteers and conduct on-site project visits
  
  Engaged over 30 volunteers in 2019 and has conducted biennial visits to the Bethlehem Community Centre since 2008, completing various projects to support the homes and school.
Religious Discipleship & Church Planting 1 activity
- Maintain community infrastructure including library and church
  
  Operates a community library and a church at the Soweto-based Bethlehem Community Centre, established after initial outreach missions and a rented church in Nairobi.
Uncategorized 2 activities
- Operate children's homes and schools in Soweto and Mwea, Kenya
  
  Runs two children's homes—one in Soweto (BCC Kayole) housing up to 90 vulnerable children, and another in Mwea housing up to 70 orphaned and vulnerable children. Also operates a pre-primary and primary school at the Soweto site for up to 350 students, with children in Mwea attending local schools.
- Provide community support and family assistance in Kenyan communities
  
  Supports children living with family members who face barriers to quality education, and provides assistance to their families. Also supported older community members with food and rent during the 2020 COVID crisis.

relationships · 4

who they work with

BCC Africa Inc Partner — Australian Registered Charity that Friends of BCC Africa is part of
Bethlehem Community Centre Partner — Provides support to the Bethlehem Community Centre in Kenya, including financial aid for education, uniforms, school shoes, and other living costs, and has visited the center every two years since 2008 to complete projects.
Friends of BCC Africa Partner — Implied support network for BCC Africa
Senator Catryna Bilyk Partner — Senator Catryna Bilyk is a supporter of BCC Africa.