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Programmes - Ayany

Ayany is a programme that was launched at the end of 2006 to support orphaned and vulnerable children, giving them the ability to attend school and stay in education.

The Ayany Primary School is based just outside Kibera - Africa’s largest slum that houses over 1 million people. Out of the 2000 children attending school at Ayany, approximately a quarter are orphans. Because many of these children have lost one or both parents, most do not have access to the basic needs they require to attend school. The Foundation is currently supporting 100 children by providing the basic needs to attend Ayany school.

• 3 meals a day
• School uniform
• Accommodation support for some
• Soap, toothpaste, sanitary towels
• Laundry soap & shoe polish

The programme is monitored closely by one of our field social workers so that we are sure that the children we support continue attending school and receive the provisions they need.

Ayany jewellery

Some of the older children from the Ayany programme are also taking part in an after school activity by making beaded jewellery to sell back in the UK. The jewellery is ingeniously made by recycling old magazines into tightly rolled beads.

Each child makes on average 2 necklaces a month. The revenue for one necklace covers the food programme for themselves and their siblings for 1 month, with the second necklace supporting another younger child. It is hoped that the after school activity can eventually become an independent, after school centre where vulnerable children can learn about music, art, future job opportunities, play sports and socialise.

The long-term plan is to possibly include medical support and add more children from other primary schools located in Kibera. This would offer even more vulnerable children the opportunity of taking part in the programme and gain insight into future opportunities, receive basic needs, social and medical support – and importantly have fun with their pals.

By making just 2 necklaces a month, this programme funds itself and is virtually self-sustaining. It is an excellent example of how a social enterprise philosophy can become a lifeline for children that have lost their mums and dads and live in appalling conditions. We hope the continued success of this programme will help fund opportunities for even more children facing such difficult conditions.