Regaining Opportunity – Education
Access to Education
REGAINED contributes funds towards school fees and associated costs to enable children with disabilities to attend specialist boarding schools for the visually, hearing, physically and intellectually impaired.
Michael who is blind (far right), lives with his family in a disadvantaged area of Kisumu. REGAINED sponsors Michael to attend a boarding school for the vision impaired where he is learning Braille.
Young Geoffrey came with his mother and baby brother to meet Joshua, one of our Kenya coordinators, to enrol in a school for the deaf after missing years of schooling.
Regaining Opportunity – Lina’s Story
Lina’s father brought her to the first vision pilot project in 2013, dressed in her very best clothes. Although her eyesight was normal, she did not speak and appeared unable to hear.
To read Lina’s full story, click on the below link READ LINA’S STORY
Regaining Opportunity – Medical and Health
Access to Medical and Health Services
REGAINED contributes funds towards medical treatment and equipment, for example spectacles, walkers and canes, that will enable students to participate and continue in education. Children are referred to local practitioners and Sabatia Eye Clinic and Hospital.
Moses received eye treatment and spectacles that have enabled him to continue his studies.
Regaining Opportunity Agricultural and Community
Sustainable Agricultural and Community Projects
REGAINED supports the establishment and sustainability of educational facilities in impoverished areas. To this end REGAINED is working with Bethel City Youth Development Community Based Organisation by contributing towards a sustainable agricultural program, health and hygiene programs, communication technology and community-based programs that strengthen impoverished families.
REGAINED funded a solar irrigation pump for use during the drier months to irrigate green crops.
The BCYD agricultural project produces food, such as millet, for the local community. The millet straw is cut to provide animal feed.
Regaining Opportunity – Community-based Health and Hygiene
Jaqueline, a widow, was given a treadle sewing machine and is now able to provide an income to support herself and her three daughters by sewing garments. She has learnt how to make sanitary kits to enable girls to continue at school. During the pandemic Jaqueline has sewn face masks for her community, using patterns shared over the BCYD computer internet and printer.
Regaining Opportunity – Transport
Through a private fundraiser, REGAINED was able to provide Bethel City Youth Development Community Based Organisation with a five- seater motorbike transporter called a tuktuk. The purpose of the tuktuk is to provide a business income for BCYD and to serve the community during the time of the pandemic and beyond. This includes the transport of people and goods to and from market and more importantly, the transport of sick people to access medical services.
Regaining Opportunity – Communication Technology
With the impact of COVID and limited face-to-face training opportunities, REGAINED is facilitating access to online community education and training through the provision of computers, a router and printer to Bethel City Youth Development Community Based Organisation. We hope to provide opportunities for online training in Reproductive Health, basic business and computer skills, agriculture, First Aid and other areas.
F.A.Q.
Frequent Questions
How much does it cost to support a student with a disability at a specialist boarding school?
Just $48 per month ($576 per year) will cover the costs for one child to attend a school for the visually, hearing or intellectually impaired.
Can I sponsor an individual student?
REGAINED uses funds to cover the costs of all our sponsored children, rather than individual sponsorship. You can keep up-to-date with the progress of the students through our newsletter.
How much does a treadle sewing machine cost?
Treadle sewing machines are useful at the village level as they do not require electricity. They can be purchased in Kisumu and transported to the community for approximately AU $300. With the expansion of the Rural Electrification program it may be possible to introduce electric sewing machines.
What expenses are covered by this support?
Your support covers the cost of educational assessments as well as school fees and basic school necessities including uniforms. Newly enrolled children need a foam mattress, 2 sheets, 2 blankets, a mosquito net, 2 pairs of school uniform, socks, shoes, sweater, raincoat, face masks, pyjamas, toiletries, a towel, a basin, plate, cup and spoon.
Can I give a used computer to use in Kenya?
REGAINED purchases new and reconditioned computers from reputable businesses in Kenya. This helps local businesses and eliminates concerns with customs, handling and transportation.
How much do computers cost?
The cost of a new computer suitable for use by BCYD ranges from AU $400 to AU $550.