CALVARY ZION CHILDREN'S HOME SUPPORT TRUST |
Friends of Calvary Zion
Friends of Calvary Zion are people or organisations who have made a commitment to support the Children's Home and the Trust through donations and fundraising. These are a special group of people who have made extra special efforts to make life just that much better for the children. Read their stories below.
Siloam Baptist Church, Tafarnaubach, Tredegar, Gwent, South Wales
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In December 2006 Sandra & her family, while on holiday in Mombasa, made a visit to the Children's Home. On her return she told us about the visit and the problems that the children and their carers were encountering. As a result Siloam decided to adopt and support them in any way that we could. So far we have donated offerings from the Harvest, Christmas and St David's singing Festival. Pastor Islwyn, Gill and I (Chris) decided to visit them in Kenya, and did so for 3 weeks from 12th September to 2nd October 2007. Calvary Zion has a loving, disciplined environment, that encourages children to develop and grow to their full potential.
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Rebecca Hudson
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In 2005 I worked with Calvary for a month and a half. On the same day that I started at Calvary a baby also was delivered to the home and it became my desire to look after and nurture him. His name was Prince. I am so fond of this little boy because I felt it was my role to ensure that he was loved and cared for in the first month and a half of his life. At the time he came in he was extremely poorly and under nourished and the staff and myself ensured that he had the best start to life possible.
I felt a real maternal bond with him and really think of him as a first child in a way. He has driven me to seek out work in the charity sector and ensures everyday that I check myself and give what I can when I can. When I returned to the UK I went to university and so therefore was not in a financial position to help. However now I have just got my first job and I am finally able to consider making a contribution to Prince's education. Eventually I would like to contribute the full amount for Prince's education and also aim to contribute at least a quarter of the amount of the £12000 quoted on your website to help the other children have the same opportunity. |
Rob Weygers, Belgium
We started the idea of giving support when we were in Mombasa. We now visit on regular basis as the group are mostly pilots and cabin crew of Thomas Cook Airlines who fly to Mombasa weekly during season.
Visit our Facebook page for information and photos of the children. |
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Tanja Fischer and Rainer Frank (in German and English)
Deutsch (English translation below)
Nach einem Besuch des Waisenhauses von "Mama Jane“ in Kiembeni unweit der Stadt Mombasa in Kenia stand für Tanja Fischer und Rainer Frank aus Geislitz fest, hier muss geholfen werden. Zunächst konzentrierten sich die Aktivitäten der beiden auf finanzielle Unterstützung und auf die Beschaffung von Sachspenden.
Als dann immer deutlicher wurde, das seit 1999 gemietete Haus platzt aus allen Nähten, haben sie sich spontan entschlossen, einen lang gehegten Traum von „Mama Jane", der Gründerin und Leiterin des Kinderheims, Wirklichkeit werden zu lassen. Deren langfristiges Ziel war schon immer ein größeres Haus mit einem Grundstück, auf dem etwas Landwirtschaft betrieben werden kann. Deren Erträge sollten dann mit zum Unterhalt beitragen und eventuell sogar eigenes Einkommen ermöglichen.
Mit der Unterstützung der Kirchengemeinde Linsengericht wurde begonnen, Spenden zu sammeln. In 2007 war ausreichend Geld für den Erwerb eines geeigneten Geländes vorhanden. Dieses wurde überwiegend in Handarbeit gerodet und eingeebnet. Ein Brunnen wurde gebohrt und eine Mauer errichtet.
Zwischenzeitlich sind die Bauarbeiten für das Wohnhaus der Kinder in vollem Gange. Das Erdgeschoss ist fertiggestellt, derzeit entsteht der erste Stock. Mit dem Bau eines kleinen Wirtschaftsgebäudes soll demnächst begonnen werden.
Die landwirtschaftlichen Aktivitäten auf dem neuen Grundstück tragen bereits erste Früchte. Eine Schar Hühner fühlt sich in der neuen Umgebung sichtlich wohl und wird nicht müde, Eier zu legen. Die kleine Ziegenherde liefert nicht nur Milch, am letzten Weihnachtsfest gab es schon einmal einen saftigen Braten. Bananen, Papayas, Wassermelonen, Bohnen und Passionsfrüchte aus eigener Ernte stehen heute schon auf dem Speiseplan der Kinder.
Die neuen Gebäude sollen Ende des Jahres bezogen werden. Auch wenn die Stiftung Pro Afrika die Ausstattung des ersten Bauabschnitts mit Möbeln finanzieren wird, hoffen Tanja Fischer und Rainer Frank, dass es auch künftig ausreichend Sponsoren gibt, die das Projekt tatkräftig unterstützen.
English translation
After a visit to “Mama Jane’s” orphanage in Kiembeni, not far from the city of Mombasa in Kenya, Tanja Fischer and Rainer Frank from (the German town of) Geislitz were convinced that they had to help. Initially they concentrated on financial support and the collection of donated goods.
When it became more and more obvious that the house, which has been rented since 1999, was bursting at the seams they spontaneously decided to bring the long cherished dream of the founder and leader of the Children’s Home to reality.
Her long term goal was always a bigger house with land which could be farmed. The yield should then contribute to their support and possibly even give them an income.
With the support of the church community of Linsengericht they began to organise donations. In 2007 enough money was available for the acquisition of an appropriate piece of land. This was predominantly cleared and levelled by hand. A well was bored and a wall was erected.
At present the building work for the living quarters for the children is in full swing. The ground floor is finished and currently the first floor is being built. A small outbuilding is next on the agenda.
The agricultural activities on the new plot of land have already produced their first fruit. A flock of chickens is feeling very much at home in their new surroundings and is never tired of laying eggs. The small herd of goats delivers not only milk, last Christmas there was a succulent roast, bananas, papayas, water melon, beans, passion fruit and items from their own harvest are on the children’s menus.
They will move into the new buildings at the end of the year. Even if the Pro Afrika foundation will finance the provision of furniture in the first stage of the building, Tania Fischer and Rainer Frank hope that in the future there will also be enough sponsors to actively support the project.
Nach einem Besuch des Waisenhauses von "Mama Jane“ in Kiembeni unweit der Stadt Mombasa in Kenia stand für Tanja Fischer und Rainer Frank aus Geislitz fest, hier muss geholfen werden. Zunächst konzentrierten sich die Aktivitäten der beiden auf finanzielle Unterstützung und auf die Beschaffung von Sachspenden.
Als dann immer deutlicher wurde, das seit 1999 gemietete Haus platzt aus allen Nähten, haben sie sich spontan entschlossen, einen lang gehegten Traum von „Mama Jane", der Gründerin und Leiterin des Kinderheims, Wirklichkeit werden zu lassen. Deren langfristiges Ziel war schon immer ein größeres Haus mit einem Grundstück, auf dem etwas Landwirtschaft betrieben werden kann. Deren Erträge sollten dann mit zum Unterhalt beitragen und eventuell sogar eigenes Einkommen ermöglichen.
Mit der Unterstützung der Kirchengemeinde Linsengericht wurde begonnen, Spenden zu sammeln. In 2007 war ausreichend Geld für den Erwerb eines geeigneten Geländes vorhanden. Dieses wurde überwiegend in Handarbeit gerodet und eingeebnet. Ein Brunnen wurde gebohrt und eine Mauer errichtet.
Zwischenzeitlich sind die Bauarbeiten für das Wohnhaus der Kinder in vollem Gange. Das Erdgeschoss ist fertiggestellt, derzeit entsteht der erste Stock. Mit dem Bau eines kleinen Wirtschaftsgebäudes soll demnächst begonnen werden.
Die landwirtschaftlichen Aktivitäten auf dem neuen Grundstück tragen bereits erste Früchte. Eine Schar Hühner fühlt sich in der neuen Umgebung sichtlich wohl und wird nicht müde, Eier zu legen. Die kleine Ziegenherde liefert nicht nur Milch, am letzten Weihnachtsfest gab es schon einmal einen saftigen Braten. Bananen, Papayas, Wassermelonen, Bohnen und Passionsfrüchte aus eigener Ernte stehen heute schon auf dem Speiseplan der Kinder.
Die neuen Gebäude sollen Ende des Jahres bezogen werden. Auch wenn die Stiftung Pro Afrika die Ausstattung des ersten Bauabschnitts mit Möbeln finanzieren wird, hoffen Tanja Fischer und Rainer Frank, dass es auch künftig ausreichend Sponsoren gibt, die das Projekt tatkräftig unterstützen.
English translation
After a visit to “Mama Jane’s” orphanage in Kiembeni, not far from the city of Mombasa in Kenya, Tanja Fischer and Rainer Frank from (the German town of) Geislitz were convinced that they had to help. Initially they concentrated on financial support and the collection of donated goods.
When it became more and more obvious that the house, which has been rented since 1999, was bursting at the seams they spontaneously decided to bring the long cherished dream of the founder and leader of the Children’s Home to reality.
Her long term goal was always a bigger house with land which could be farmed. The yield should then contribute to their support and possibly even give them an income.
With the support of the church community of Linsengericht they began to organise donations. In 2007 enough money was available for the acquisition of an appropriate piece of land. This was predominantly cleared and levelled by hand. A well was bored and a wall was erected.
At present the building work for the living quarters for the children is in full swing. The ground floor is finished and currently the first floor is being built. A small outbuilding is next on the agenda.
The agricultural activities on the new plot of land have already produced their first fruit. A flock of chickens is feeling very much at home in their new surroundings and is never tired of laying eggs. The small herd of goats delivers not only milk, last Christmas there was a succulent roast, bananas, papayas, water melon, beans, passion fruit and items from their own harvest are on the children’s menus.
They will move into the new buildings at the end of the year. Even if the Pro Afrika foundation will finance the provision of furniture in the first stage of the building, Tania Fischer and Rainer Frank hope that in the future there will also be enough sponsors to actively support the project.
Ken Budd
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Ken Budd, is an American author who worked as a volunteer at Calvary Zion Children's Home. He has written about his experiences of volunteering in a number of countries including in Kenya in a book called The Voluntourist. You’ll find video, photos and more at www.kenbudd.us and www.facebook.com/AuthorKenBudd
The book won silver in the 2013 Nautilus Book Awards. These two pages include links to the Trust site: http://www.thevoluntouristbook.com/destinations/kenya/ http://www.thevoluntouristbook.com/how-the-book-helps/ |
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In September 2014, Ken's essay “Holding Elijah” about Kenya and criticism of voluntourism won gold in the Lowell Thomas awards—the Oscars of travel writing! (Ken changed the child's name to protect his identity).
Here is the link and well worth the read - http://www.wesaidgotravel.com/kenya-holding-elijah/ |
Jane Karigo, founder and director of Calvary Zion Home reading The Voluntourist.
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Sandra and Peter Warsop
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Sandra and Peter supported Calvary Zion Children's Home Support Trust from the very start when the charity was first set up in 2006.
Both served as trustees on the committee and Peter was treasurer for seven years. Sandra and Peter were also tireless fundraisersgrowing plants to sell, making hand painted greeting cards and picture framing. They no longer serve on the committee but continue to support Calvary Zion by sponsoring a child's education. |
Leah Woods
12 year old Leah from Lancashire, raised £151 for Calvary Zion by holding a coffee morning in her home.
Leah was inspired by her teacher Nicola Mather who had previously volunteered at Calvary Zion Children's Home.
Leah and Nicola are pictured left, with a selection of the cakes on sale.
Leah was inspired by her teacher Nicola Mather who had previously volunteered at Calvary Zion Children's Home.
Leah and Nicola are pictured left, with a selection of the cakes on sale.
Tom Greaves
Tom Greaves, a former Calvary Zion volunteer, successfully swam the English Channel to raise funds for the children's home.
Tom worked at the Home in 2008 and his support continued when he raised an amazing £15000 by cycling the west coast of the USA.
His 21 miles (32 kilometres) Cross Channel swim took place July 2017 and Tom raised over £25,000 which was used to complete the building of one of the houses.
Tom worked at the Home in 2008 and his support continued when he raised an amazing £15000 by cycling the west coast of the USA.
His 21 miles (32 kilometres) Cross Channel swim took place July 2017 and Tom raised over £25,000 which was used to complete the building of one of the houses.