named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Child Sponsorship Program
Raises funds to cover secondary school education costs (room, board, fees, supplies, medical expenses) for orphaned girls at UCRC.
Upendo Children’s Rehabilitation Center (UCRC)
Provides accommodation, food, clothing, medication, and education for orphaned girls, and operates a nursery and primary school for local children from poor families in Muranga, Kenya.
activities · 6 groups
what they do
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Volunteer & Fundraising Engagement 2 activities
- Fundraising and Resource MobilizationOrganizes and participates in various fundraising events, including marathons, quizzes, and corporate sponsorship campaigns in international cities, to secure financial support for its programs and operations, such as paying staff salaries and tuition fees.
- Website Translation for OutreachSecured sponsorship to translate its project website into Spanish, aiming to expand outreach to Spanish-speaking audiences and potential supporters.
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On-Site Livelihood Enterprises 1 activity
- Income-Generating ActivitiesOperates a posho (grain) mill to process corn grown by the center and for local villagers, aiming to increase revenue for the organization.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Infrastructure DevelopmentConstructs and expands facilities at the center, including dormitories, classrooms, volunteer quarters, and water tanks, to meet program needs and accommodate more children.
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Primary and Pre-Primary School Operation 1 activity
- Primary Education for ChildrenOperates a nursery and primary school that serves 87 children from poor local families, in addition to the resident orphaned girls. Students consistently achieve high academic rankings within their district.
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Residential and Therapeutic Care for Vulnerable Children 1 activity
- Residential Care and Support for Orphaned GirlsProvides residential care, including food, clothing, medication, and nurturing, for 40 orphaned girls aged 4 to 15 at its center in Murang'a, Kenya. The center has been providing accommodation for vulnerable orphans since 2002.
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Education Sponsorship and Academic Support 1 activity
- Secondary and Higher Education SponsorshipSponsors the secondary and higher education of girls from the center and through an outreach program, enabling 19 girls to access secondary education and some to attend universities and colleges.
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relationships · 17
who they work with
- Alliance Business Lawyers Partner — Favarel & Associés, a sponsor of Upendo, is a member of this legal network.
- Cabinet Favarel Funder — Sponsored Susan Wairimu's secondary school education and provided strong support for the organization's development and action.
- EACH (East Africa Children's Hope) Partner — New York-based organization that supports the project and sponsors another project in Uganda, also providing support for events like marathons.
- EAST Africa Children's Hope (EACH) Partner — Partner organization based in New York City that supported event organization and sponsors a related project in Uganda.
- East Africa Children's Hope (E.A.C.H) Partner — Collaborates with Upendo Children Rehabilitation Centre, as evidenced by leadership engagement between Eunice W. Kamotho and Melanie Pessin, President and Founder of E.A.C.H.
- East Africa Children's Hope (E.A.C.H.) Partner — US-based charity partnering to build a new dormitory.
- East Africa Children's Hope (EACH) Partner — Melanie Pessin, President and founder of EACH, provided guidance, materials, and crucial support for the creation of Upendo Children's Rehabilitation Centre.
- East Africa Children's Hope (EACH) Partner — Received crucial support from this organization.
- East Africa Children's Hope (EACH) Partner — Supported Ann Wangari’s secondary school sponsorship.
- Eunice W.Kamotho Partner — Founder, "Soul," and runner of Upendo Children’s Rehabilitation Centre.
- Favarel & Associés Funder — Sponsored Susan Wairimu's secondary school education.
- Ministry of Home Affairs, Kenya Government — Registered NGO with registration number 000097.
- Riccardo Pelizzeni Partner — Ran the Dublin half marathon to raise sponsorship funds for Esther Gatumbi’s education.
- The Eunice-Upendo Project Partner — Irish registered Charity supporting the Upendo Children’s Rehabilitation Center (UCRC).
- V.O Traducciones Partner — Provided sponsorship enabling Martha Wambui to attend secondary school in 2016.
- Versión Original Traducciones S.L. Partner — Partner organization providing translation services and sponsorship support for outreach in Spanish-speaking regions.
- Versión Original Traducciones S.L. Partner — Provided translation services for the website from English to Spanish and sponsors the education of girls at the center.