Latest Blog entries from the Charity: More group photos Sunday, 29th August 2010 Here's a few more photos from our current group out in Mombasa. More to follow tomorrow (Monday)! Some of the fruits of our art and craft lessons Teaching the children how to play 'Ladders' during Games Daniel and John teaching German Click here to read more entries from our Charity blog Group update Thursday, 26th August 2010 Hi all, Well we've been here now for six days and it's going brilliantly! Our group have been working hard at the school, supporting lessons and leading several projects too. We have started to redecorate the Kindergarten classroom and have enlisted the help of some of the older pupils to help come up with designs for the walls. We've been teaching First Aid to the teachers and the Scouts at the school, have led sport activities and today took the oldest children (Class 8) on an end-of-term outing to 'Mamba Village' - a crocodile and reptile reserve in Mombasa. More updates to follow soon - but here's a few photos of what we've been doing so far! Steph and Jem with children at the school Standard 5 children decorating their paper plates in our art & craft session The Kindergarten classroom with new walls around the edge, before we started to white-wash it and begin redecoration Teaching First Aid - and the recovery position - at the school At 'Mamba Village' with Class 8 pupils Click here to read more entries from our Charity blog Ready to go! Friday, 20th August 2010 It's just gone midnight and our group are getting ready for the off! We're getting the 0630 flight to Mombasa (via Amsterdam and Nairobi first!). So this time tomorrow night we'll arrive at our accommodation in Mombasa. See you soon! Dan and the Group Click here to read more entries from our Charity blog Getting ready for Kenya Monday, 16th August 2010 Another group of young people will be heading off to Kenya this Friday, 20th August. Led by Charity Trustee Dan Purchese, six young people will be supporting the Charity's work in Mombasa for two weeks. We'll keep you posted with photos and regularly updates as to how we're getting on. Stay tuned! Click here to read more entries from our Charity blog

The next three years - our strategic plan

The Friends of the Mombasa Children have launched their strategic plan for the next three years. Click here to download a copy and find out more about the future direction and plans of the charity.

Thank you Georgian Gardens!

Charity Chairman Carol Groves is pictured receiving a cheque for £180 from headteacher Mr Molloy and pupils at Georgian Gardens School, Rustington.

New classrooms complete

We are delighted to announce that new classrooms have been built and are now open on the piece of land that the Charity purchased. Click here to see more photos!

Donate online and support the charity!

You can now donate online to the Friends of the Mombasa Children through JustGiving.com. Click here to learn more.

Change of registered charity name to 'Friends of the Mombasa Children'

Extract from a letter sent to our supporters:

Dear Supporter,

Over the last few years we have grown considerably as a charitable organisation, not only financially, but also in the various projects that we now undertake.  At the present time, we have 19 pupils receiving further education at various schools, plus we support children at Victory School in Bombolulu, by providing sponsorship and help with medical assistance for the pupils.

Owing to this growth, we requested, and were approved by the Charity Commission, to add an ‘object 3’ to our constitution.  This allows us to offer support to children and young people in the whole of the Mombasa District.

All the Trustees agreed that it was now an appropriate time to change our name to ‘Friends of the Mombasa Children’.  This has also been approved by the Charity Commission, and is now formally our new name.

This change will not affect those sponsoring pupils or the pupils themselves, but enables us to grow more as an organisation, and help other children in the Mombasa area where we find there is a need that we can support.

A group, including three Trustees, is returning to the schools on the 3rd July and, on our return, we will report back with newsletters and pictures.  Meanwhile, on behalf of all the Trustees and the children of Mombasa, I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you all so much for your interest and your continued support.

Friends of the Mombasa Children
- Our VIsion & Mission

To give support to children and young people in the Mombasa District with their education.

To assist in contributing to the life and growth of the schools we support; thus promoting a stable learning environment, encouraging confidence and love.

To enable young people from the UK to visit Mombasa, therefore nurturing a bond of friendship and care with those pupils we support.

The Friends of the Mombasa Children are committed to their vision and mission and thank God for all that has been achieved so far.

If you would like to support us please do get in touch.