Change Through Challenge:

We believe it is possible to rewrite the future of Africa's children and with your generous donations, we can help this happen.

UK registered Charity - 1121563, Patron - Joanna Lumley

Thank you for visiting our website- it's great to have your support. Challenge Africa is running projects, programmes and activities in Kenyan villages; helping local people to help themselves. 

I set up Challenge Africa in 2006 because I found people trying desperately to improve the future for their children. I believe, with our help, a new generation can overcome the current challenges facing them. Girls as young as 13 should not be forced to sell themselves for food; grandparents should not be burying their children and families should not be forced to choose between sickness from dirty water or thirst. Babies are contracting HIV from their positive mothers because expectant mums cannot afford the bus ride to the clinic to access the anti-transmission drugs.


   

Maternal Health Appeal fundraising update June 2010- Target Reached  

You have saved hundreds of lives by donating to our ambulance appeal, preventing babies being born with HIV. Thank you

Challenge Africa's projects are diverse ranging from egg farms for feeding orphans, to memory book counselling enabling children to have a lasting record of their lost parent. We try to involve the whole community; encouraging young men to join our football teams and access vital health messages which will protect them and their future partners. Our farm offers agricultural lessons to help improve farming output and we help families grow their own vegetables and trees. The tailoring training project is already making a huge impact on lives and the most vulnerable children can now receive an education.

Sustainable, community-driven development

A Hand Up not a Hand Out

By giving a 'hand up' through skills training and education, community members can empower themselves and improve the lives of the next generation.  We work through a local team to connect with the villagers and to understand the real challenges people face everyday. We particularly focus our efforts on addressing the needs and basic rights of women and girls. Our goal is to facilitate change at both the practical and structural levels and to equip vulnerable females with the knowledge and tools required to live their lives the way they choose with health, dignity, self worth, confidence and literacy.

 

Challenge Africa is proud to be one of the UK's top ten favourite International Children's Charities (Charity Portal June 2010). Please keep voting for us at:

 

It costs just £2.20 to feed 60 orphans a basic daily meal; so for the cost of a sandwich in this country we can fill hungry tummies in Kenya.  We intend all our projects to be sustainable and self sufficient but until we are able to achieve this we must rely on your kindness. 

 


Please can you, or your company help Challenge Africa? It's easy to make a regular direct debit donation and we get 25p extra free with every £ you give  

 

Challenge Yourself, Challenge Africa's volunteer programme is now recruiting enthusiastic people who share the vision that together we can make a difference.  Whether working on a project in Kenya with our local team or helping us fundraise in the UK, our volunteer programme gives you the opportunity to create and experience positive change through challenge.

 

Challenge Africa sends out Intervol student volunteers. Please contact us if you wish to take on the challenge yourself.

 

Please believe in change; we can make a difference, but only with your help.

 

Their Challenge is Our Challenge

Challenge Africa is proud to be supported by Blythswood Care http://www.blythswood.org/

 

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