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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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