BEACON OF HOPE, KENYA
JANE WATHOME,
FOUNDER
• M.A. in Biblical Counseling
• exposed to the world of HIV/AIDS
• her desire to reach out to women who were infected and affected by HIV/AIDS within poor communities grew
• Sept. 2001 - Jane and a small core of friends were led to the Ongata Rongai area
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FOUNDER
• M.A. in Biblical Counseling
• exposed to the world of HIV/AIDS
• her desire to reach out to women who were infected and affected by HIV/AIDS within poor communities grew
• Sept. 2001 - Jane and a small core of friends were led to the Ongata Rongai area
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BEACON OF HOPE
- established September 2002
- a registered Faith based, and community NGO instituted to respond to the HIV/AIDS
pandemic among women in poor communities
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- established September 2002
- a registered Faith based, and community NGO instituted to respond to the HIV/AIDS
pandemic among women in poor communities
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MISSION
To bring hope and catalyze sustainable transformation by uplifting the spiritual, physical, economic and social well-being of vulnerable individuals, families and communities. ____________________________________ |
CORE VALUES
All people: • being equal in God’s eyes, deserve the love and compassion of Christ • deserve unwavering support in their most vulnerable moments • deserve the highest quality of service • deserve protection from the indignity of poverty, injustices & disease ___________________________________ |
STRATEGIC AREAS OF FOCUS
• Spiritual Foundation
• Integrated Model Approach
• Partnership
• Collaboration and Networking
• Community Participation
• Innovation, Knowledge Management, and Learning
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• Spiritual Foundation
• Integrated Model Approach
• Partnership
• Collaboration and Networking
• Community Participation
• Innovation, Knowledge Management, and Learning
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2002
• took up residence in Mongo House Centre, Ongata Rongai, Kenya
• vocational training in carpet weaving
• children’s feeding program
2003
• children’s daycare is implemented
• kikoy weaving introduced as vocational course
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• took up residence in Mongo House Centre, Ongata Rongai, Kenya
• vocational training in carpet weaving
• children’s feeding program
2003
• children’s daycare is implemented
• kikoy weaving introduced as vocational course
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2004
• Small clinic and VCT (Voluntary Counseling & Testing)
• Child education sponsorship begins
• Prestige Shoppe officially opens
2005
• Sewing is added to vocational training repertoire.
• First HIV support groups are launched in tandem with home-based care training.
2006
• Kikoy department expands.
• Vocational students - basic business management to build sufficient capital for private business upon graduation.
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• Small clinic and VCT (Voluntary Counseling & Testing)
• Child education sponsorship begins
• Prestige Shoppe officially opens
2005
• Sewing is added to vocational training repertoire.
• First HIV support groups are launched in tandem with home-based care training.
2006
• Kikoy department expands.
• Vocational students - basic business management to build sufficient capital for private business upon graduation.
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2007
Construction begins three new buildings:
• Kindergarten building - funded by private foundations from U.S. and Canada
• Clinic - funded by the Japanese Embassy and partial funding from Focus Africa
• Vocational Training Centre - funded by partner Blackhawk Church from the U.S.
• Offers first medical camp
2008
• Relocation to new property.
• Kindergarten, Clinic and the Vocational training are fully functional.
• Food and hunger outreach to feed families
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Construction begins three new buildings:
• Kindergarten building - funded by private foundations from U.S. and Canada
• Clinic - funded by the Japanese Embassy and partial funding from Focus Africa
• Vocational Training Centre - funded by partner Blackhawk Church from the U.S.
• Offers first medical camp
2008
• Relocation to new property.
• Kindergarten, Clinic and the Vocational training are fully functional.
• Food and hunger outreach to feed families
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BEACON OF HOPE TODAY
GOAL: Provide family friendly, quality, holistic and integrated health services with a touch of excellence.
• Provides free healthcare to some infected with HIV/AIDS while others pay affordable, subsidized rates.
• Insurance plans accepted
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GOAL: Provide family friendly, quality, holistic and integrated health services with a touch of excellence.
• Provides free healthcare to some infected with HIV/AIDS while others pay affordable, subsidized rates.
• Insurance plans accepted
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BEACON OF HEALTH FACILITY
MINOR SURGICAL
• Male Circumcision
• Removal of Lipoma
• Incision and Drainage
• Chronic Wound Dressing
MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH
• Well baby Clinic
• Ante-natal and Post-natal
• Family Planning Services
• Maternity Services
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MINOR SURGICAL
• Male Circumcision
• Removal of Lipoma
• Incision and Drainage
• Chronic Wound Dressing
MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH
• Well baby Clinic
• Ante-natal and Post-natal
• Family Planning Services
• Maternity Services
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HIV CLINIC COUNSELING
HIV care and treatment Trauma counseling
HIV Testing Family/Marital counseling
Home based care Behavior change
Hospice care Drug and substance
PMTCT Clinic
(Prevention Mother To Child Transmission)
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES OUTPATIENT
Laboratory services Medical care and treatment for all
Ultrasound Diabetes and hypertension Clinic
Cancer Screening
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HIV care and treatment Trauma counseling
HIV Testing Family/Marital counseling
Home based care Behavior change
Hospice care Drug and substance
PMTCT Clinic
(Prevention Mother To Child Transmission)
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES OUTPATIENT
Laboratory services Medical care and treatment for all
Ultrasound Diabetes and hypertension Clinic
Cancer Screening
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BEACON ACADEMY
• education is a pathway out of poverty
• provides holistic, quality,
accessible, affordable education,
spiritual nurture, nutrition
by means of balanced meals,
health and protection
• provides activities, programs,
and learning experiences:
farming, cookery, handiwork,
outdoor games, swimming, exposure trips
• bursaries & sponsorship for children from vulnerable backgrounds
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• education is a pathway out of poverty
• provides holistic, quality,
accessible, affordable education,
spiritual nurture, nutrition
by means of balanced meals,
health and protection
• provides activities, programs,
and learning experiences:
farming, cookery, handiwork,
outdoor games, swimming, exposure trips
• bursaries & sponsorship for children from vulnerable backgrounds
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BEACON TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE (BTTI)
Courses present a sound theoretical foundation and strong practical application to enhance the talent and ability of students preparing them for the future.
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Courses present a sound theoretical foundation and strong practical application to enhance the talent and ability of students preparing them for the future.
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BEACON YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
• youth Centre - WISDOM CENTRE
- library, mentorship programs, recording studio, art gallery, computer lab, indoor & outdoor games and performing arts
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• youth Centre - WISDOM CENTRE
- library, mentorship programs, recording studio, art gallery, computer lab, indoor & outdoor games and performing arts
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BEACON SOCIAL ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
• Sponsorship - vulnerable families - school fees, scholastic materials, re-usable sanitary towels, school uniforms, mentorship and career guidance.
• OVC = orphans & vulnerable children
• Adopt a family – food, clothing, bedding, shelter, health care
• Economic strengthening of families – business training, financial literacy training, skill development, support starting income generating activities
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• Sponsorship - vulnerable families - school fees, scholastic materials, re-usable sanitary towels, school uniforms, mentorship and career guidance.
• OVC = orphans & vulnerable children
• Adopt a family – food, clothing, bedding, shelter, health care
• Economic strengthening of families – business training, financial literacy training, skill development, support starting income generating activities
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BEACON CRAFTS & GIFTS CENTRE
• create high quality and wide range of well-designed handmade products with a competitive market response
• driving force to provide the women with a steady income on a sustainable basis to move their lives out of abject poverty to abundance.
Local and global markets demand for good quality, hand-made products keep the production center thriving and sustainable.
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• create high quality and wide range of well-designed handmade products with a competitive market response
• driving force to provide the women with a steady income on a sustainable basis to move their lives out of abject poverty to abundance.
Local and global markets demand for good quality, hand-made products keep the production center thriving and sustainable.
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SIFA CHRISTIAN GUEST HOUSE AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
• social enterprise arm providing world-class hospitality to guests along with community empowerment
• a new facility will raise the bar on hospitality and conferencing facilities
• located on the outskirts of the bustling Ongata Rongai area
• conference and guest house is an unexpected gem of serenity.
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• social enterprise arm providing world-class hospitality to guests along with community empowerment
• a new facility will raise the bar on hospitality and conferencing facilities
• located on the outskirts of the bustling Ongata Rongai area
• conference and guest house is an unexpected gem of serenity.
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Since inception BOH has impacted directly and indirectly through empowerment and equipping nearly
1,000,000+ lives of women, children and youth
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1,000,000+ lives of women, children and youth
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ABOVE ARE PHOTOS OF THE STREETS SURROUNDING BEACON OF HOPE