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Community!Education!Services!(CES)!Canada!
Annual!Report!2013!
“Year&of&Open&Doors”!
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!!!Dedicated!to!Sharyn!Poole!,!CES!Volunteer!
Introduction:
Sharyn Poole was a volunteer with CES Canada. Her work to establish the CES Parry
Sound/Muskoka Chapter created the basis for her extraordinary humanitarian work.
Sharyn’s association with the Rosseau Anglican Church of the Redeemer brought about a
unique partnership with CES Canada that began with the construction of a well at Eshitari
SS that continues with the provision for student scholarships.
Sharyn travelled to Kenya on five occasions where she became loved by orphaned youth
in CES schools. She had a special devotion to the children at the Divine Providence
Orphanage, a place of refuge where she spent days caring for these abandoned children.
Sadly, Sharyn passed away June 26, 2013 while in Kenya. Her legacy is one filled with
love and care for the orphaned children of Kakamega. Sharyn had a wonderful way of
sharing her vision of helping needy children. A dedicated CES volunteer, Sharyn often
referred to Kenya as “home”.
Home
Live in the moment
Hope without expectation
How do I understand – what compares?
Kenyan man sings his national anthem
Shakes his head at the disunity.
I ask, “do you like living here?”
Hesitant answer, “yes”
Then a deep look into my eyes
“I have no choice”
I ask, “where is home”
Eyes light up, smile begins and face softens
I hear of home
Here the work is, there the heart
Rural Kenya
A hard life of poverty, death, fear
Happiness, joy, hope, family
Home
I visit Kenyan homes…pride, happy laughter, hospitality
I begin to understand
I am at home, accepted
Humbled, I too will return
For there I will be home.
Rosseau, Ontario Sharyn Poole
July 2010
2013 – Year of Open Doors
CES Canada has been changing lives since 2004. In 2013 a number of extraordinary
events and initiatives took place. Some of the highlights are as follows:
• CES Canada supports 205 Kenyan youth in their education
• CES Kenya Family adopts 26 schools in Kakamega District, Kenya
• Kenya Peace Run/Rally with 26 elite Kenyan athletes running 140 km for PEACE
• Official opening of new CES Musaga SS
• St Agnes Catholic Church team (Thunder Bay) builds Girls’ Dormitory at St Mary
Goretti SS at Shikoti
• Raising Resilience Arts Project (RRAP) at Divine Providence Orphanage
• IT Computer Education Program at four CES schools
• Oasis of Learning Library established at Bishop Sulumeti Girls HS
• Two wells planned for St Caroli Lwanga Lutaso SS and Ematiha SS
• PAD Feminine Hygiene training and resources to 100 Girls
• 26 Canadian volunteers to CES Kenya Schools
• 3rd annual CES Canada Day Run in Kakamega, Kenya
• 6th annual Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Fundraiser
• CES De-worming treatments to 50,000 Navakholo area children
• CES partners with EAAPP in unique Agri-farming Dairy Project
• Canada - Kenya Pen Pal Projects linking two Canadian and Kenyan schools
• CES Canada receives Consultative Status with UN (UNESCO)
• CES Canada partners with UNICEF in Wash in Schools (WinS) Global Outreach
• 2013 - 10th year of CES Canada and CES Kenya
CES Canada in Kenya
CES Canada was established in 2004 by a group of friends who wanted to do something
to alleviate acute poverty and mitigate the impact of HIV/Aids in Western Kenya.
Partnering with CES Kenya, Project PREPARE began in the Kakamega District in two
schools sponsoring four students. Building on the foundations of Education, Health, Water
and Nutrition, CES has broadened its base from providing secondary school scholarships
to orphaned youth. Professional and Student Support Services and Infrastructure Projects
have added value and dimension to its work in Kenya.
In 2013, CES Canada sponsored 205 youth in 26 schools throughout six provinces. A
commitment to gender equity dictates that a minimum of 50% of sponsored students are
female. The base of operations remains in Kakamega where 26 schools make up the CES
Family of Schools. Ten CES grads are provided a small stipend to train as mentors and
teacher assistants. Seventeen CES grads have been supported at the college/university
level with two graduating in the areas of education and nursing science. Both are
employed in these fields.
Partnerships have been critical to the outreach of CES in Kenya. CES Canada will
continue to strengthen relationships with the following:
• Community Education Services Kenya
• World Without Worms Canada
• Dufferin-Peel District Catholic School Board
• Toronto District School Board
• Ottawa Carleton District School Board
• Rotary Clubs of Ontario (Agincourt/Barrie)
• Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
• East Africa Agricultural Production Project (EAAPP)
Key to the success of CES in Kenya has been the creation of CES chapters in Parry
Sound/Muskoka, Ottawa and Thunder Bay. Additional chapters may emerge as interest
grows and more friends of CES become involved in their local areas. It is particularly
heartening to see the number of youth in schools who have responded to the needs
presented to them. “Kids helping Kids” is a welcomed and growing movement for change.
The challenges are great and the needs are overwhelming. Funding for more students
and the strengthening of schools comes primarily from individual donors. The operations
and overall supervision of Project PREPARE in Kenya is limited to the volunteer services
provided by CES Kenya and its Board of Directors. To date this dedicated group has
accomplished much. Their commitment to the cause of providing access to education in
their community is nothing short of outstanding.
CES Canada asks the question, “After it leaves and operations cease, what will be left that
is lasting, sustainable and relevant to the people of Kenya?” To that end and in the spirit of
hope, CES Canada designates 2013 as the Year of Open Doors.
Infrastructure Initiatives
Healthy learners are better learners. In a focused attempt to ensure clean water,
adequate nutrition for students, and a higher quality learning environment, CES has
since 2006 created the following initiatives:
• Eshitari (Sharyn’s Well)
• Khachonge PS (Soo’s Well)
• Kimugui PS (Fani’s Well) Water Projects
• Musaga SS (Sheila’s Well)
• Navakholo SS (Leonard’s Well)
• Namundera SS (Maria’s Well)
• Eshitari SS Kitchen/Dining Facility
• Shikoti Girls SS Chicken/Farm Project
• Ematiha SS Well
• Musaga SS School Building Project (2011, and ongoing)
• Family of Schools Tree Planting Project
• Ibinzo SS Science Lab
• Navakholo SS Computer Lab
• Navakholo SS Agri/Farm Project
• Bishop Sulumeti SS AgriFarm Project
• Bishop Sulumeti SS Library Project
• EAAPP Dairy Farm Project
In 2013 the following projects were officially opened:
• Shikoti Girls SS Dormitory
• Musaga SS School Building Project
• Navakholo SS Science Lab
2013 has been a Year of Open Doors. Growth and new opportunities to serve call for
extra effort. As the vision for CES expands, it is clear that all activities must support
the original mandate:
“To fight poverty and HIV/Aids through an educational model that supports
orphaned youth and promotes the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for
them to create a better future.”
Community Education Services (CES) Canada
The Challenge
The HIV/Aids pandemic has created a disaster of huge proportions. The Kenya Ministry of
Health in 2001 indicated then that approximately 2.5 million people had died of AIDS, of
whom 600,000 are children. “Five hundred Kenyans die daily of AIDS. HIV/Aids has
killed 45,000 Kenyan children under the age of five years, as compared to 10,000 by
malaria in the same age group. The statistics were even worse for 2008. According to
UNAIDS the prevalence rate for adults 15 to 49 years is 6.3%. There are 180,000 children
under the age of 14 living with HIV. The number of orphans under the age of 17 years due
to AIDS is a catastrophic 1.2 million children. This has left an entire generation of young
children and youth to fend for themselves. Somehow they survive in the midst of this
unspeakable tragedy.
Transforming an Unacceptable Reality
Community Education Services (CES) Canada was founded in 2004. It was established in
partnership with CES Kenya, a not for profit NGO dedicated to reducing poverty in rural
Kenya (est. 2003). It provides scholarships for high school aged youth who have been
marginalized by the ravages of the HIV/Aids pandemic. As of December 31, 2013 there
were 205 students being supported in 30 secondary schools in the Kakamega region,
Lurambi District of Western Province, Kenya. In addition, 11 students in eight schools are
part of the CES school expansion program.
MISSION STATEMENT
Community Education Services (CES) Canada is a non-profit humanitarian organization
dedicated to providing access to education for orphans and other AIDS-affected children in
Kenya.
Project PREPARE
“Program to Reduce Poverty and Provide Access to Rural Education”
Project PREPARE provides access to secondary school for Kenyan youth who have been
orphaned or adversely affected by the HIV/Aids pandemic. The project seeks to build
capacity and strengthen public secondary schools within the Lurambi Constituency in the
Kakamega Central District of Western Province. This is achieved through a focused
scholarship program, and the development and availability of cross-curricular teaching
strategies in the area of HIV/Aids Awareness and Healthy Living. The project intends to
strengthen infrastructure of schools to improve the quality of education and standards of
teaching.
FOUNDATIONS:
Project PREPARE is based on four key foundation points:
EDUCATION, WATER, HEALTHCARE, NUTRITION
CORE VALUES:
• All members of the human family are created inherently equal
• All people deserve to live free from fear, repression, poverty and disease
• All people deserve respect and personal dignity
• All children are entitled to fundamental freedoms and rights
• All children must be protected from abuse of any kind
• All children have a right to grow and learn to their potential
• All children have a right to a basic education
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
Gender Equality
CES Canada advocates equal opportunity to female and male students
Building Capacity
CES Canada assists indigenous education initiatives to become self-sustaining
Collaboration
CES Canada works in partnership, by invitation and agreement
Building Community
CES Canada seeks to strengthen the social fabric of the local community by
helping Kenyan youth to realize their potential through education
CES Canada-KENYA Graduates - 2013
The following students began their studies under the CES scholarship program in January
2009. Graduating in 2013, the results of their dedication to learning are seen through the
KCSE national examination results. CES Canada congratulates this very strong list of
student learners.
2013 CES KENYA GRADUATES
NAME OF SCHOOL NAME OF STUDENT KCSE RESULTS.
ST LWANGA LUTASO SECONDARY SCHOOL Laytoney Namachi
Krence Mavere
B
B-
ST. PATRICK IKONYERO SEC SCHOOL. Joseph O Mukoya
Benson Maina
Eglay Imboyoka
B
C+
C
IBINZO GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL Lilian Shanzira
Phyllice Amonywa
Sheilla Shanzira
B+
B
C+
EMATIHA SECONDARY SCHOOL Hellen Shikuku
Benjamine Omukuti
Joshua Masinde
C
C
C-
SHIEYWE SECONDARY SCHOOL Felix Lumiti
Kevin Munanga
Keith M Ngaira
Wycliffe Mahagwa
B+
B
B
C
FRIENDS SCHOOL SAMITSI Samuel Juma
Jemima Isaiah
B-
C
FRIENDS SCHOOL SIDIKHO Jacklyne Wandera C+
FRIENDS SCHOOL NAVAKHOLO Nicholas Mirimo
Maximillan Makokha
Elbashir Welendo
B
C-
C-
FRIENDS SCHOOL MAKHUKHUMIRI Wilbur Wanyama
Melzedeck Mukoyi
B-
B
BISHOP SULUMETI GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL. Dolphine Nahaka
Sheila Isendi
C
B
FRIENDS SCHOOL SIVILIE Silas Masanja B
NAMUDERA SECONDARY SCHOOL Charles Masinde
Elicana Wandera
Linet Wawire
B+
B+
B-
ESHITARI SECONDARY SCHOOL Alice Shisoka
Ibrahim Mabwa
B
C+
KAKAMEGA MUSLIM SEC. SCHOOL Ibrahim Nyanre
Mwanarabu Otswang
C+
C+
FRIENDS SCHOOL MUSAGA Sheila Khakuma B-
ST. PATRICKS, BUKHUKANGA Ivan Ingatia Wasike
Victor Waswa Wasitia
B
B-
FRIENDS SCHOOL NAMIRAMA Peris Saleh Angulu
Sharon Mmbasu Shibule
C
C+
ST. MARY GORETTI GIRLS SCHOOL Irene Wesonga Wanga
Brenda Oudino
B
C+
LIONS HIGH SCHOOL, KISUMU Lydia Omondi B+
SUMMARY
B+ 5 students
B 10 Students
B- 6 students
C+ 7 Students
C 7 students
C- 3 students
CES Canada/CES Kenya Extended Secondary School Program:
CES Canada has extended its support for needy Kenyan youth beyond the 26 secondary
schools in the Kakamega area family of schools. CES is reaching out to school
communities across Kenya. Criteria for support for 11 students in eight schools remain
unchanged; namely, demonstrated above average learning ability, inability to pay school
fees and orphaned due to HIV Aids or dealing with a major life challenge. The following
schools were part of the 2013 Extended School Program:
MOI GIRLS NANGILI, ELDORET
LIONS HIGH SCHOOL, KISUMU
MARYHILL GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL, THIKA
NKUBU HIGH SCHOOL, MERU
MAKUENI BOYS HS, MAKUENI/Machakos
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, YALA (Nyanza)
SHEIKH ALI SS, Manderra (NEP)
THIKA SCHOOL for the BLIND (THIKA)
History of CES Canada in Kenya
Beginnings
In the fall of 2004 CES Canada was established as a not for profit NGO, partnering with
CES Kenya to select and support bright Kenyan students who had been orphaned by the
HIV/Aids pandemic. Its goal was to provide education scholarships and other support
services for youth living in the rural area surrounding Kakamega Western Province. By
January, 2006 CES Canada had received status as a Canadian Charity.
The first CES Canada fundraiser was a true Kenyan “Harambee”. Funds were raised to
allow 12 needy students in 12 high schools to begin their secondary school studies. By
2006 CES was sponsoring 24 students in the same twelve schools. 2007 saw the
numbers grow to 36 and in 2008 the number of scholarships increased by 14 and one
more school was added. In 2011 CES supported 120 students in a Family of 17 schools.
2012, Year of Transformation, 161 students in 26 secondary schools throughout six
provinces were sponsored.
2013 is the Year of Open Doors where 205 students in 30 school communities achieved
their dream of attending school.
Sponsorships
To date CES has provided over 1000 scholarships, with 225 students graduating with the
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. CES Canada’s first graduate, Benjamin Wafula
has completed his teacher training at Tambach Teachers College. 39 graduates now
participate in studies at the post secondary level through partial scholarships provided by
CES Canada.
Personal Growth Learning
Providing access to education is our most important work. CES also provides professional
development for teachers and school administrators in the area of Healthy Living.
Students are also invited to participate in a personal growth learning experience. In the fall
of 2007, nearly 200 delegates, students, school staff, government officials and community
leaders discovered new insights into the reality of HIV/Aids in the community. The topic in
2008 was Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse; and, in 2009 delegates came together to
learn about Careers, Job Employment and Education Planning. In 2010 the theme was
Hygiene: Handwashing with Soap and in September 2011 the theme of the conference
was “Environmental Education Awareness.” The planned 2012 Peace in Education
Conference was reworked in lieu of the now nationally recognized 2013 Kenya Peace Run.
Volunteers
The CES Volunteer program began in 2007 with two university grads working in CES
schools. Jennifer Castiglione and Julia DiPoce combined their unique contributions in the
area of teaching and in athletics and the arts. Special Project Volunteer Tania Zulkoskey
traveled to Kenya in April 2008. Tania is a social worker living in Vancouver who
specializes in crisis and trauma counseling. Using photography as a social work tool,
Tania’s work unfolded as she helped the “Orphan Kids of Kakamega” tell their story.
Nicole Nuk and Sarah Michalowicz experienced a three month teacher mentor assignment
in the fall of 2009. Their contributions brought their love for drama and visual art to the
students they met. There was a specific emphasis on gender issues and the needs of
female students. A significant body of research through interaction with CES sponsored
students indicated the need for female hygiene and health care resources. As a result in
2011 the CES PAD project has begun to educate, equip and support female youth in CES
sponsored schools. CES Canada believes that this kind of cross-cultural experience
promotes a spirit of friendship and cooperation between two nations and two communities.
May through July 2011 saw Thunder Bay volunteers interact with students in the Healthy
Minds:Healthy Bodies Learning Program. Sandy and John Guthrie and Karen and Vaughn
Dahl coordinated the Canada Day Run for Charity on July 1, 2011. In the fall of 2011
volunteers Sharyn Poole and Shelia Smith of Rosseau Ontario opened two wells and
visited several schools whose students are sponsored by donors in Parry Sound Muskoka.
In 2012 Sharyn Poole, Tom Conant and Alecia Chen visited Kenya to make their unique
contributions.
2013 was an incredible celebration of volunteer commitment.
CES Canada 2013 Volunteers to KENYA
September 2012 – February 2013
CES Kenya Peace Run
Tom Conant - Burlington
May - July, 2013
CES De-Worming Project
Tom Conant - Burlington ON
Jeff White - Barrie ON
Abby Emdin – Wellington ON
May - August, 2013
St Mary Goretti Shikoti HS Building Project
Bishop Sulumeti HS Celebration of Faith
Sandy Guthrie – Thunder Bay, ON
June 20 – July 10, 2013
Divine Providence Orphanage
Eshitari SS Project
CES Post-Secondary Scholarship Project
Sharyn Poole – Rosseau ON
June 20 – July 12, 2013
Musaga SS Dedication and Official Opening
School Visitations and Canada Day Run
Karen Dahl – Thunder Bay
Tanya Pountney – St Thomas ON
Lynn Zolinski – Thunder Bay
Paula Paleczny – Thunder Bay
Gina Rosa – Ottawa ON
June 24-July 16, 2013
St Mary Goretti Shikoti HS Building Project
Bishop Sulumeti HS Celebration of Faith
St Agnes Catholic Community – Thunder Bay – ON
John Guthrie
Daniel McGoey
Dennis Koivuranta
Father James Panikulam
Frank Beck
Genessa Bates
Mike Lamers
Nancy Lang
Paul Jusiura
November – December, 2013
ICT Computer Education and Student Mentor Program
Lili Ye, Toronto ON
Volunteers were involved in a variety of program events besides those listed above. These
were determined during consultations with CES Kenya.
Special Projects:
CES Kenya Peace Run – February 10
CES Canada partnered with CES Kenya in a Peace Run to create national awareness of
the need for peace and reconciliation in the upcoming 2013 Kenyan elections. This event
made a clear statement that peaceful elections are essential for the nation’s continued
health and forward growth.
CES Canada is confident that the Peace Run was timely and very important in the life of
Kenya. During the last election in 2007, violence tore the nation apart, leaving 1,000 dead
and 300,000 people displaced from their homes. The cry of “never again” was a desperate
plea for peace and unity on March 4, 2013 when Kenyans again went to the polls.
The CES Kenya Peace Run took place on February 10, 2013. Twenty-six world-class
Kenyan athletes participated. Each runner covered a portion of the overall distance of 138
km, equal to approximately three marathons. There were water points and baton handoff
locations set up along the ten (10) leg run.
The run started at Kipsigis County Council offices, along the Kericho/Kisumu Hwy,
continuing past Kericho and around Kisumu, up the Nandi Hills Escarpment and ending at
Muliro Gardens in Kakamega where CES Kenya held a Peace Rally attended by several
thousand people.
The CES Kenya Peace Run covered territory that was hardest hit by the violence. It spoke
to the fact that respect for human life and freedom is paramount in a democratic society.
The Peace Run brought communities and people together, reminding them that peace is
the only way to growth and prosperity.
The CES De-Worming Project is a partnership that includes World Without Worms, CES
Kenya, MMUST, and a number of Kenya based organizations including Innovations for
Poverty Action (IPA) and the Ministries of Health and Education. Abby Emdin represented
World Without Worms. Her grass roots organization has raised awareness and funding at
Canadian secondary schools and universities for de-worming projects. Tom Conant
coordinated this extensive project. It had a huge impact, reaching out to 50,000 children in
132 primary school communities in Kakamega and Navakholo Districts.
The new Musaga SS began in 2011 with one classroom that also doubled as a Staff
Meeting Room. By July 2013 five classrooms had been built and the core of Musaga SS
was established. On July 6, 2013 Musaga SS was dedicated in memory of Deanna O’Neill.
The St Mary Goretti SS building project infrastructure was completed in July 2013. The
new St Agnes Dormitory will be dedicated in 2014 when all the electrical and plumbing
aspects are completed.
The link to Divine Providence Orphanage Kakamega began with Sandy Guthrie and later
with Sharyn Poole. Through CES Kenya, Sharyn has helped to form a partnership and
protocol with a number of CES associated schools that now have registered secondary
school aged students from the orphanage. These schools include Bishop Sulumeti Girls
HS, St Mary Goretti Girls HS and St Ceciilia Misikhu Girls HS.
In addition, two Canadian volunteers (Joe Lasko and Troy Sexton) shared their expertise
and passion for literacy and music. The CES “Raising Resilience Arts Project” was a
major success at a number of schools, including the Divine Providence Orphanage.
Lili Ye travelled to Kenya in November-December 2013 in order to provide mentoring for
students and consultation with CES Kenya for IT needs in the CES Computer Education
IT Program.
Volunteers all had opportunity to visit schools, to address students, teach and to interact
with CES students.
Special CES Envoys:
CES Envoys Professor Florence Namulundah (NYC) and Gilbert Kiptoo (Eldoret/Thunder
Bay) were in KENYA to assist and take part in a number of events. Dr Ruby Sokwala
(Kisumu) was involved in consultations and Billy O’Wabuchelli (Butere) also provided
insight into education for physically challenged youth.
Events:
February 10, 2013 – CES Kenya Peace Run and RALLY FOR PEACE
June 29 - Canada Day Run at MMUST – Kakamega
July 6 - Musaga SS Dedication
July 7 – Celebration of Faith at Bishop Sulumeti Girls HS - Kakamega
School Communities: Bishop Sulumeti Girls HS, St Jude Napara HS, St
Cecilia Misikhu HS, St Patrick’s Bukhakunga SS, St Patrick’s Ikonyero HS,
St Mary Goretti Girls HS Shikoti, St Caroli Lwanga Lutaso SS
November 21 - 2nd Annual Virtual Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) in WASH in
Schools (WinS) Conference in NYC represented by Alecia Chen, CES Director
December 10-12 – CES at UNICEF (NYC) WinS Wash in Schools Conference represented
by Lili Ye, CES ICT Specialist
Partnerships
In July 2013 CES Canada received Special Consultative Status with the Economic and
Social Development Branch of the UN. This allows CES to partner and consult with
other UN associated agencies and to attend at UN conferences and seminars to learn and
to provide special input. Much of the work done by the UN in the area of post Millennium
Development Goals are also closely tied with the mission of CES Canada in Kenya. This
has raised the CES profile, particularly in the Wash in Schools (WinS) global outreach
where CES partners with 40 other organizations that have interest in clean water, personal
hygiene and sanitation facilities for schools worldwide.
Fundraising:
STWM 2008 brought 15,000 athletes from 30 countries gathered at Nathan Phillips
Square, Toronto. The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Challenge for Charity was
an exciting event, supercharged with emotion, with runners who were intent on competing
and achieving their personal best. Team CES Canada was among these athletes, running
for marginalized Kenyan youth. Some ran a half marathon while others walked or ran 5
km. All were sponsored and the target goal of raising $12,000 to support students for an
entire year was realized. Fifty runners from the GTA and Thunder Bay, Ontario created
quite a stir as Team CES Canada raised $25,000 at the 2009 STWM. CES welcomed 10
Kenyan marathon athletes at a post event barbecue. CES continued this tradition in 2010-
2013. During the past five years this event has raised $120,000 for CES programs in
Kenya.
In 2008 summer school students from the Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board raised
funds and wrote 200 messages of love and encouragement dedicated to our students.
Each message was personally delivered to our students in Kenya. A gift of $6000 ensured
the ongoing education of 30 students for an entire year. In 2009-2013 similar initiatives
made it possible for 50 students each year to receive an education previously denied to
them. The catalyst for this extraordinary initiative is Ann McGee, Principal of Continuing
Education. CES Canada extended its thanks to her as well as the Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board for such a wonderful and spirited gesture of humanitarian aid.
During the 2008 Christmas season there was a special appeal to buy anti-malaria
mosquito nets. Many of our students live at one of five residential boarding schools. Few
have any protection for sleeping at night. Most of our 120 students require their own net.
CES Kenya ensured that the nets were purchased in Kakamega so as to stimulate the
local economy. The 2009 and 2010 Christmas appeals provided school backpacks and
basic resources such as pencils, rulers and workbooks to our students. In 2011 the Shine
a Light at Christmas project provided funds for CES students to have their own lamp. In
2012 the special Christmas appeal was for new beds (mattress, pillow, blanket, mosquito
net) at Shikoti Girls HS. The 2013 Christmas Project included Solar Lamps as well as
funding for Hydro at the newly built Musaga SS.
In May 2009 CES Canada had the unique opportunity to engage in a Canada-Kenya
partnership that included a Canadian based organization. Mojazima Inc. is located in
Ottawa. Its main objective is to support development in Africa. Mojazima re-directs a
portion of its profits into humanitarian and education projects. Linking with CES Canada,
Mojazima provided CES with 200 soccer balls. 120 balls were for CES schools while the
rest were designated to the Mumias Youth Empowerment Initiative, a local youth football
outreach program. As a result, CES Canada has become known throughout the region. In
2013 Mojazima provided resources for the Canada Day Run.
Schools in Ontario are partnering with Kenyan schools to exchange ideas and
communicate by letter and e-mail. During the opening of the 2009 school year, Woodcrest
PS in Thunder Bay raised funds to sponsor two students at their “Canada Dress Day”. A
number of creative fundraisers such as carwashes, bake and yard sales have brought
people together to create awareness of the issues surrounding HIV/Aids in Kenya. In
addition, AY Jackson SS and Longfields Davidson SS in Ottawa have been involved in
special projects to create scholarships, pen pal programs and create a new science lab at
Ibinzo SS for Girls. Led by Victoria Butler, Barrie North SS was involved in a special pen
pal project with girls at St Mary Goretti Shikoti SS. CES Canada Sports Ambassador
Gilbert Kiptoo visits Thunder Bay annually to run in the Fireman’s 10Km race. He meets
students, visits schools and provides clinics and training for young students who wish to
run competitively. Since 2010 Gilbert has been a “star attraction” in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Manon Richer is a teacher at Ecole Franco Superior in Thunder Bay. Throughout the past
two years she and the entire school have been involved in fundraising for the new CES
school at Musaga. One student in particular saved has saved $300 each year for student
scholarships.
Special Projects:
The Anglican Church of the Redeemer (Rosseau, Ontario) had a vision to dig a well and
provide a source of clean drinking water in a rural Kenyan community. Partnering with
CES Canada, the Eshitari Project began in September, 2009. The opening ceremony of
the new well for Eshitari SS was celebrated on March 6, 2010. Since then the Parry Sound
Muskoka Chapter of CES Canada has begun a second project to strengthen this needy
school. By the end of 2014, a new kitchen facility will feed the entire school community.
In July 2010 CES Canada had the privilege of officially opening a second clean water well
project at Navakholo SS. This source of water will serve the neighbouring primary school
and the surrounding village community. In addition, irrigation for the Navakholo Farm
Project will provide added supplies of food and nutrition. In February 2011 CES Canada
partnered with CES Kenya, the Toronto District School Board, the Kenya High Commission
and the Rotary Club of Scarborough Agincourt. The twinning of two schools, Tam
O’Shanter PS (Toronto) and Kachonge PS (Kakamega) brought resources together to fund
a new source of clean drinking water. This well project has brought much joy to a rural
community desperate for water. Wells have also been created at Kimugui SS, Namundera
SS, and Ematiha SS. In 2013 new plans to create a well at St Caroli Lwanga Lutaso SS
was initiated.
The first CES Canada 2011 Essay Competition involved over 100 students in 16 CES
schools. The top three from each school was submitted to an independent assessment
team of educators. Authors of the best five of these 48 essays received prizes and all who
participated were given certificates of commendation and merit. This project was
enthusiastically endorsed by all schools. Essays on topics affecting students such as
gender issues, HIV/Aids education, poverty, and access to education have been sent to
Canada for inclusion on the CES Canada website. Again in 2012 there were 47
submissions with five students receiving prizes for their outstanding essays and poetry.
The program has changed and now in 2013 Sheilah Nasindu, CES graduate at Musaga
SS has become a valued writer, providing CES readers to a number of poems and short
accounts of life in rural Kenya.
April 2, 2011 was the date of a unique event where participants in the Harry’s Fun Run in
High Park Toronto donated their new and gently used athletic footwear to CES Canada.
The May 1 Sporting Life 10K run became a second opportunity to collect running shoes.
These were used at the 2011 Canada Day Run in Kakamega where youth from 17 CES
Schools ran on July 1 for charity. Sponsored by Canadians these runners made it possible
for others to attend school. The Canada Running Series that also coordinates the STWM
marathon created this opportunity. To date, over 1000 pairs of running shoes have been
shipped to Kenya so that runners who train can do so with decent footwear.
On December 10, 2012 CES Canada honoured the Canada Running Series with a plaque
award for their commitment to international running and support to CES Canada’s “Miles
into Smiles” shoes for Africa project. Students from A.Y. Jackson SS in Ottawa organized a
charity run in June 2011. The results were 3 new scholarships and a new science lab for
Ibinzo SS for girls. CES continues to send shoes to Kenya. These have been donated by
the Canada Running Series, New Balance of Thunder Bay and the Coastbusters Running
Group.
On August 15, 2011 CES Canada partnered with the Ontario Principals’ Council (OPC) to
welcome 25 secondary school principals from Kenya. These delegates to the ICP
Conference in Toronto had opportunity to meet with TDSB school officials and a number of
cooperative partnerships were discussed. Out of these friendships has emerged a network
of 10 CES schools throughout Kenya and scholarships to deserving students in those
schools.
Key to the success of CES in Kenya has been the creation of CES chapters in Parry
Sound/Muskoka, Ottawa and Thunder Bay. Additional chapters could emerge as interest
grows and more friends of CES become involved in their local areas. It is particularly
heartening to see the number of youth in schools who have responded to the needs
presented to them. “Kids helping Kids” is a welcomed and growing movement for change.
The history of CES Canada is brief. What started as a dream has evolved into a source of
hope for a Kenyan community covering 30 secondary schools and impacting on some
10,000 students. Since 2004 – 1000 CES Canada scholarships has seen 225 students
graduate with the KCSE diploma. Fourteen students have been supported at the post-
secondary school level in areas of education and health sciences. 32 students have
returned to their former schools to assist as volunteers in teaching and mentoring new
students. Three CES Canada chapters have now been established and in 2013 were
actively involved in fundraising and awareness efforts. These include Ottawa, Parry
Sound/Muskoka and Thunder Bay.
To serve in Kenya has been a privilege for CES Canada. The needs are great and so too
are the opportunities. Together we continue to fight the ravages of HIV/Aids and provide
hope through education.
Community Education Services (CES) Canada
2013 Board of Directors
Ron WARD, Patron
Alecia CHEN
Dennis FREEMAN
Susan FREEMAN
Michael FREDERIKSEN
Ken FROESE
Ray GALLANT
Art KHAEMBA
Diana KUZMANOVIC
Charles MAYENGA
Leonard WANDILI
CES Kenya Members of the Board:
Malik KHAEMBA, Hsc – Patron
Retired from Kenyan Diplomatic Service
Ben UDOTO, Chairman
Rajab MWENJE, Vice-Chairman
Hillary LUKHAFWA, Secretary
Chrispus KHAMALA, Treasurer
Nelson OTIDO
Dr Livingstone NYANJE
Rhamadan BARASA
Zedekiah MWANGALA
Ibrahim EFUMBI
Florence LIHANDA
Hellen KULUNDU
CES Canada 2013 Budget:
The 2013 Budget was approved by the CES Board of Directors on February 4, 2013. It
should be noted that for the year 2013 all remittances for 205 scholarships have been
made in December 2012 through CES Kenya to Headmasters of 30 secondary schools.
Each school submitted a statement of fees paid in full for each student at their school.
This was provided to the Treasurer of CES Kenya for accounting purposes.
In 2013, CES Canada supported 205 students in 30 secondary schools. Funds to cover
fees for the 2013 school year are normally raised by year-end 2012. The principle of 90%
Canada 10% Kenya applies overall. Costs for events and visits to the field will be included
in the books/audit but will not be applied to the budget. Any special assignments and
projects will be at zero cost to the budget.
Budget History:
2006 $7,200
2007 $15,500
2008 $20,600
2009 $36,020
2010 $45,000
2011 $74,685
2012 $115,880
2013 $219,885
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