Anti-jigger campaign in Nyeri Town-27th October 2012
(Akorino Church joins the campaign)
Akorino church members joined Ahadi Kenya Trust and residents of Kamakwa village in Nyeri County in an Anti-jigger campaign. The Akorino joined the Anti-jigger campaign to demystify the myth that they do not seek formal medication when they become sick. They helped to treat over 100 jigger infested people. Among those in attendance included the area MP and Minister of Special Programmes Hon. Esther Murugi and the provincial administration. The Akorino pledged to support the initiative and continue partnering with Ahadi Kenya as a way of giving back to the community.
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Akorino entertaining the guests (Left) and collecting medication materials (Right) |
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Akorino assisted by Ahadi team treating the infested person (Left) and (Right) child`s infested feet |
Visit to Gatanga constituency, Muranga County - 13th October 2012
(Blind Children volunteered)
More than 60 visually impaired children from Thika School of the Blind joined Ahadi Kenya in the anti-jigger campaign. They entertained the affected children with songs and poems before washing and treating them. Though they have lost their sight, the children have not lost the vision and hope for this country. Jigger infestation is a major cause of physical and mental disability. They challenged those with all their body parts intact to at least use them in helping those unfortunate in the society.
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Blind children from Thika school of the blind attending to jigger infested children in Gatanga, Muranga |
Visit to Tana River IDP Camps - 5th to 7th October 2012
(Orphaned children infested with jiggers)
Over 2000 children who were orphaned following the recent skirmishes in Tana Delta are now infested with jiggers. The children are living in Gao, Tarasaa and Malindi IDP camps. Ahadi Kenya visited the camps following an appeal by humanitarian organizations working in the region. During the visit, more than 300 children were treated, supplied with medication & sanitation materials and foodstuff. Ahadi Kenya has appealed to the government, NGOs and well wishers to come to the aid of those affected. The team was accompanied by Rotaract Club of Malindi volunteers.
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Ahadi accompanied by local administration visiting the camps (Left) and jigger infested child (Right) |
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Addressing displaced persons ( Left) and donating medication and sanitation materials (Right) |
Visit to Gatundu North and Gatanga -21st and 22nd September respectively
(Striking teachers volunteer for the campaign)
Striking teachers in Gatundu North and Gatanga volunteered for the anti-jigger campaign to help reach jigger infested children still home due to the strike. Majority of school going children have not been able to access medication as they are supplied through schools. They took the move after realizing that the said children are getting re-effected again due to lack of medication. During the visit, Ahadi Kenya was accompanied by Citi bank and Amref Sacco volunteers who helped treat 150 and 100 children in Gatundu and Gatanga respectively. We were also joined by Channel O VJ Denrele Edun.
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Jigger infested foot in Gatundu (Left) and Denrele Edun joins Millicent in treating a child (Right) |
Medical camp, Muruka, Kandara, Muranga County-1st September 2012
(Several people infested)
Several people are jigger infested in Kandara constituency, Muranga County. During the medical camp, we noted that the community has really neglected those affected almost to a point where majority are physically challenged. The camp was attended by among others KCA University volunteers and the family of Stephen Gikonyo( aspiring Member of Parliament ). More than three (300) hundred people benefitted from the camp.
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Jigger infested legs and hands of both young and old |
Banana harvesting in Mathioya, Muranga County-31st August 2012
(Creating income and Food security)
Poverty is a major cause of jigger infestation. Ahadi Kenya in partnership with KCB Foundation started a livelihood banana project as a way of empowering the survivors and creates income as well as food security. Through the project, the beneficiaries will be able to afford simple sanitation and medication materials such as basins, soap, pins and even shoes. This will help in breaking the poverty cycle and keeping jiggers away.
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Ahadi Kenya Directors Cecilia Mwangi and Stanley Kamau assisting the Jigger survivors harvest bananas |
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Jigger survivors carrying bananas from the farm |
Visit to Magarini Constituency, Kilifi County-25th August 2012
(Safaricom Ltd sponsored)
A medical camp was held at Gongoni village of Magarini constituency to help those infested with jiggers. The activities included; immunization, HIV Aids counseling and testing, deforming and jigger treatment. More than 500 people benefited from the camp that was sponsored by Safaricom Ltd. Among the voliunteers were, Aphia Plus, Rotaract club of Malindi, Safaricom volunteers and the community.
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A young volunteer treating a child with jiggers (Left) and right a health officer injecting a patient ( Right) |
Medical camp, Gatunyu, Gatanga constituency-10th August 2012
(A hospital to be put up in Muranga County)
Plans are underway to put up a hospital together with a rehabilitation and vocational training center in Muranga County. Ahadi Kenya revealed this during a medical camp held at Gatunyu shopping Center in Gatanga constituency. The hospital to be funded by Ahadi partners will cost more than 200 Million shillings. During the camp, more than 100 children were treated and supplied with food stuff. Ahadi Kenya is appealing to the Muranga and Maragwa county councils to facilitate in identifying land where the hospital should be put up.
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Children attending the camp (Left) and (Right) the children feeding |
Visit to the banana livelihood project, Muranga-4th August 2012
(Banana farm progress)
Jigger survivors in Gitugi location, Muranga County, will soon be earning from the banana livelihood project that was launched last year and whose purpose is to empower them. The project, which is sponsored by KCB foundation, has directly benefitted 50 homes and indirectly benefitted the entire community. The first harvest is expected in the next few months and will generate a total net income of 450,000 and 1.2 million shillings thereafter to be shared amongst the beneficiaries. This will provide food security and income hence cutting the poverty cycle which is a major cause of jiggers.
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A jigger survivor, Macharia Kamau (left) inspecting the banana crop and another survivor working on the farm |
Visit to Iyego, Kangema constituency-21st July 2012
(Motorcycles donated)
Ahadi Kenya is distributing a total of 300 motorcycles to churches in Muranga County to help in the fight against jiggers. The distribution was launched at Gatunduini ACK church, Kangema, Muranga County. The motorcycles are to be used by social workers drawn from the churches to reach the less fortunate especially those who are jigger infested and disabled. During the launch, more than 200 people were treated and educated on jigger eradication.
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Ahadi Kenya donating a Motorcycle (Left) and (Right) jigger patients receiving treatment |
Mandela`s 94th Birthday, Juja, Thika-18th July 2012
(67 minutes of community work)
The UN, South African High Commission and people of goodwill joined Ahadi Kenya in Celebrating Nelson Mandela`s 94th birthday. They devoted 67 minutes treating and attending to over 200 jigger infested children changing the world for better in a small gesture of solidarity with humanity. . This was was in recognition of Nelson Mandela's contributions to democracy, racial justice, reconciliation and his service to humanity with each minute representing the year Mr. Mandela estimates to have devoted to service to humanity - as a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, an international peacemaker and president of South Africa. The campaign slogan was: “Take Action, Inspire Change: Make Every Day a Mandela Day.” This was a small step towards continuous global movement for good. In attendance included; South African High Commission to Kenya Ndumiso Ntshinga.
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Volunteers treating and washing jigger infested children |
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Volunteers treating and washing jigger infested children |
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Cutting the birthday cake and Ambassador being presented with Mandela`s portrait. |
Launch of civic education, Gatundu-13th July 2012
(Civic education training guide launched)
Ahadi Kenya launched civic education aimed at improving human capabilities. Specifically improving vulnerable people`s skills and knowledge through capacity building of marginalized physically challenged, jigger infested and affected population. It will teach them how to enhance their participation in the constitution implementation process, elections and their active role in the electoral process. The function was graced by Justice, cohesion and constitutional affairs Hon. Eugene Wamalwa and IEBC commissioner Muthoni Wangai.
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Feet deformed by jiggers (left) and Hon. Eugene receives a copy of the training manual ( Right) |
London Olympic 2012 Games Torch bearers-1st July 2012
(Cecilia nominated as a torch bearer)
Ahadi Kenya efforts to eradicate jiggers continue to be recognized after Miss World Kenya 2005, Cecilia Mwangi (the Anti-jigger campaign Ambassador) took part in the Olympic torch relay in Solihull, UK on Sunday. She was nominated by Samsung together with people who have made a difference in the community. Other Kenyan participants included; Paul Tergat, Evans Wandogo, Asunta Wangura and Atul Shah. They were accompanied by Ahadi Kenya CEO, Dr. Stanley Kamau and Sumsung Regional Manager, Robert Ngeru.
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Cecilia taking part in the Relay (left) and passing the flame to the next torch bearer (Right) |
Training
in Kericho- 1st and 2nd June
(1 week Child infested)
A one (1) week old child and her mother were found infested with jiggers
in Kericho. This was during a visit to homes by Ahadi Kenya while
carrying out training for Live and Hope Center volunteers. The villages
visited include: Motobo, Telanet and Kapsaos, all of which are located
in Ainamoi constituency. Most of the affected families are quite poor
and live in very unhygienic conditions. More than 30 volunteers were
trained on management of jigger infestation.
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The
feet of a one (1) week child infested with jiggers (Left)
and that of three(3) year old boy (Right) |
Miss
World 2011 visit to Kiambu County, Kenya-28th May 2012
( Zwelivelile Mandela joins anti-jigger
campaign)
Miss
World 2011, Ivian Sarcos, and Zwelivelile Mandela (grandson of former
South African President, Nelson Mandela) visited Kongo Primary School
in Kiambu County. They were joined by Miss England and Miss Puerto
Rico to meet children recovered from jiggers as well as offer treatment
to those still infested. Last year, Miss World 2010, Alexandaria Mills,
visited the country on a similar mission and donated a total of Kshs
800,000 towards jigger eradication. Some of the money went into treatment
and rehabilitation of children at Kongo primary school. More than
50 children have fully recovered.
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Miss
World 2011 joins in a dance (Left) and children entertain
guests (Right) |
Visit
to Mweru Village, Meru South constituency-12th May 2012
(Several people neglected)
Several
jigger infested people are neglected in Meru south constituency. This
was revealed when Ahadi Kenya visited the area for the first time.
The victims were found lying on the floor of their houses without
anyone to look after them. Hunger and poverty was evident in the region.
More than 50 families benefitted from medication and sanitation materials
donated.
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Jigger
infested children of Katuntune primary school in Mweru village
Meru south. |
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Miss
Word 2011 and Chief Mandela looking at jigger infested feet
(Left) and Mandela washing a child's hands (Right) |
Winlot Jigger Staicase Relay 2012, KICC-28th April
2012
(35 corportes
participate)
The first ever staicase Relay was held at KICC by Ahadi Kenya to raise funds
for the anti-jigger campaign. The relay which entailed running from
the ground floor to the 28th floor and back attracted over 35 corporate
bodies including the media houses, students, government bodies and
NGOs. KCB bank won the corporate category, Nation Media won the media
category, Liverpool VCT won the NGOs category while Administration
police won the government category.The event was dubbed `WINLOT JIGGER
STAIRCASE 2012` after winlot took the title sponsor.The Relay will
be held every year during Ahadi Kenya Anniversary celebrations.
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Administration police
band opening the event (left) and participants take to the starting line
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A participant from
Molo Milk climbing up the stairs (left) and a KCB staff coming down the
stairs at KICC |
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Corporate participants
taking part in Sack Race during the WINLOT JIGGER STAIRCASE RELAY 2012 |
Visit to Kandara District, Muranga County-21st April
2012
(Standard
Chartered Bank adopts a school)
Standard
Chartered Bank has adopted a school Kiriara primary school in Kandara. The
school with a total number of 65 children infested with jiggers will be
supported by the bank to fully eradicate the menace. The bank donated a total
of 104,000 shilling to be used in buying of sanitation and medication
materials. During the visit to the school, the bank donated foodstuff to the
families that are affected and also planted trees.
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Standard Chartered
bank staff making the donation (left) and Planting trees in the school
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Visit to Othaya, Nyeri County-13th April 2012
(Three (3) year
strategic plan launched)
Ahadi
Kenya launched a three (3) year strategic plan for 2012-2014 in an effort to erdadicate
jiggers in Kenya. The key activities include: registration of all jigger
infested and affected people to take part in democratic process, involvement
in agricultural and livestock farming to break the poverty cycle, creating
partnership with all the stakeholdres including the government, educating the
communities on hygiene and finally to see that jiggers are preserved at the
national archives for generations to remember. The launch was done during a
medical camp at Kagonye primary school in Othaya. The function was attended
by among others, Mary Wambui who also sponsored the event.
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Cecilia Mwangi and Mary
Wambui lanching the document (left) and wambui attending to the children
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Jigger Staircase Relay 2012 Launch,
KICC- 3rd April 2012
(Winlot takes the
Title Sponsor)
The
Minister of Nairobi Metropolitan Hon. Jamleck Kamau launched the Jigger
Staircase Relay 2012 at KICC. Winlot Kenya donated a total of Ksh. 1.5
Million to take the Title Sponsorship hence the Relay was named `Winlot
Jigger Staircase Relay 2012`. The event will be held on 28th April, 2012.
More than 30 corporate bodies will participate in the Relay, including media
houses.
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Winlot Kenya
presenting a check of 1.5 Million (left) and the Nairobi Metropolitan
Minister launching the Staircase Relay 2012 |
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HP (left) and Magnate
Venture presenting their contributions |
5th Anniversary celebratrations, Muranga County-
31st March 2012
(Showing case of
life after Jiggers)
Ahadi
Kenya celebrated 5 years of jigger eradication in Kenya. The event to mark
the day was held at Ngutu Primary School. There were show cases of life after
jiggers as children who were previously infested with jiggers were seen
competing in different sports where the winners were awarded. The recovered
adults were also visited in their homes and several of them were found
engaged in agriculture and livestock farming. The function was broadcast live
by Kameme FM. Thousands attended the event.
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Recovered adult
attending to the banana farm (left) and recovered children playing football
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Ahadi Kenya Trust ambassadors
help in cutting the 5th Anniversary birthday cake |
Visit to Muoroto Village, Kiambu County- 15th
March 2012
(Korean Royal
family support Ahadi)
Korean
Royal family joined Ahadi Kenya to treat and feed 100 children of Muoroto Village
in Kiambu County. The children - most of whom reside in the coffee plantation
- are badly infested with jiggers. Ms.Chang, the president of 'I Love Africa'
will partner with Ahadi in different projects aimed at eradicating jiggers as
well as poverty.
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Badly infested hands of a chiin in
Muoroto(left) and Chang joins Ahadi in treatment
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Visit to
Khayega Village, Kakamega County-25th February 2012
(Victims believed to be bewitched)
Several people infested with jiggers in Khayega
village of Shinyalu in Kakamega County are believed to be bewitched. This
had made many of them get locked in their homes without seeking for
medical attention. Ahadi Kenya toured the village to educate the community
on jigger infestation and discourage those believes. Over 300 people
benefitted from medication and foodstuff donated to them. More than 1000
others are expected to get treatment within the next few days.
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Jigger infested persons (left) and a man locked
in the house at Khayega village
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Visit to Gatundu South-11th February 2012
(Small children infested)
Small children as young as 7 months are infested with
jiggers in Gatundu. The children have their hands and legs badly infested.
Ahadi Kenya visited the families over the weekend and supplied them with
medication and other materials. Food was also distributed to the affected
families.
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Children aged 7 months and 1 year infested with
jiggers |
Visit to Kipsongo slums, Kitale-3rd February
2012
(Hunger and poor shelter witnessed)
More than 350 people from Kipsongo slums in Kitale
benefited from sanitation and medication donated by Ahadi Kenya and KCB
foundation. During the visit that was also graced by the area MP Hon.
Eugene Wamalwa, the residents complained of hunger and poor shelter. Many
of those affected do not have houses and go for days without food. Others
who joined in the visit included KCB bank staff, local leaders and school
community. Many children do not and have never attended school. Ahadi
Kenya appointed social workers to carry out the project in the
slums.
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An old woman infested with jiggers (Left) and
Hon Wamalwa assisting in treatment
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Visit
to Gatanga constituency- 14th January 2012
(A
woman dies due to jigger infestation)
A woman in Gatanga constituency died after severe
jigger infestation. This brings the number of those who have died in the
last five years to over 400. Her death has come when Ahadi Kenya in
partnership with a German university and the ministry of Health have
launched a research on jigger medication. Ahadi Kenya team led by the
campaign Ambassador Cecilia Mwangi visited the family at Rwegetha location
to console the family.
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Ahadi Kenya CEO addressing the mourners in
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Feeding Program, Mji Wa Huruma, Nairobi-15th December
2011
(Launch of feeding program for Xmas)
Ahadi Kenya in partnership with corporate bodies,
individual well wishers and volunteers, has launched a program to feed at
least 1 million Kenyans. The program targets jigger-infested people,
disabled, aged and orphans among other unfortunate people in our society.
The launch took place at Mji Wa Huruma slums. The event was sponsored by
Jacaranda Group of Hotels. The distribution of food will be carried out in
all our centers countrywide. We take this opportunity to wish you a Merry
Christmas and a happy New Year 2012.
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Cutting the christmas cake at Mji wa Huruma
(Left) and Distributing food in Gatanga
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Children's Rights Media Awards-26th November
2011
(Ahadi Kenya Awarded for working with
children)
Ahadi Kenya Trust was awarded the Community Children's
Hero Award at the annual Children's Rights Awards Gala night held at the
Laico Regency. The event was graced by Gichugu MP and Presidential
aspirant Hon. Martha Karua. The awards recognise media houses,
organisations and individuals working to better the lives of
children.
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Cecilia Mwangi, Dr. Kamau and Natasha Metto
holding the awards (Left) and Hon Karua presenting the award
(Right) |
Visit to Kimunyu Primary School, Gatundu-25th November
2011
(Three (3) months baby infested)
A three-month-old baby was treated of jiggers at
Kimunyu Primary School in Gatundu. The baby was brought in by her
jigger-infested mother during the jigger treatment camp sponsored by KPLC
Thika. More than 100 children benefited from the donations. Those in
attendance included the provincial administration, teachers, community
volunteers and KPLC staff.
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A Child`s feet deformed by jiggers (Left) and
KPLC staff attending to the three (3) months
baby |
Medical Camp, Mukurweini, Nyeri County-12th November
2011
(Professionals from Nairobi sponsored)
Professionals working in Nairobi from Mukurweini
Constituency in Nyeri County sponsored a medical camp to wipe out in
Kaheti village. The proffessionals were led by Peter Waita who donated a
total of Ksh. 200,000. Others were Former Member of Parliament Hon. Mutahi
Kagwe and Former Member of Parliament of Mandaraka Hon Dick Wathika both
contributing Ksh.10,000 each. During the camp, more than 200 children were
treated and supplied with foodstuff. The function was held at Kaheti
Catholic Parish.
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Jigger infested feet of a child (Left) and
(Right) Volunteers at work during the camp in
Mukurweini |
MSK Gala night, KWS - 11th November
2011
(Ahadi Kenya, Kamau awarded)
Ahadi Kenya trust received peer recognition as the
best Social Marketing effort as the Executive Director Dr. Stanley Kamau
was installed as a marketing Warrior by the Marketing Society of Kenya
(MSK). The award ceremony was held at the KWS during MSK annual gala
night. Ahadi Kenya has partnered with over 65 corporate bodies.
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Dr Kamau holding the shield and trophy ( left)
and ( Right) the certificate issued to Ahadi
Kenya |
Anti-jigger Awareness campaign in Thika, Kiambu
County-22nd October 2011
(16
Big Brother Africa 2011 housemates participate)
The Big Brother 2011 housemates jetted into Kenya on
20th October 2011 for a three-day jigger awareness campaign. They held a
media conference with the Prime minister`s wife, Madam Ida Odinga, and
Nairobi Town Clerk, Philip Kisia, on 21st before holding a medical camp on
22nd at Kiandutu village, Thika, Kiambu County. They helped treat more
than 500 children infested with jiggers. They also took part in planting
trees at Garissa Road primary school in memory of the late Wangari
Maathai. The housemates were led by Parson Wendal, the winner from
Zimbabwe. Their whole trip was sponsored by Samsung.
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BBA 2011 Housemates meeting with Madam Ida
Odinga (left) and participating in the medical camp in Thika
(Right) |
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Planting a tree (Left) and jigger infested hands
of one of the victins treated
(Right) |
Millennium Developments Goals
Awards (MDGs) - 21st October 2011
(Ahadi Kenya presented with
Distiguised Service Award)
Ahadi
Kenya Trust was awarded with the Distinguished Service Award for its
outstanding contribution towards achieving the Millennium Development
Goals 2015. The award was given by MDG`s Trust Fund. Presenting the award,
MDGs Trust Fund Executive Director Ben Omondi said that Ahadi Kenya has
contributed a lot in making sure that children are in school. He noted
that several children are hindered from attending school due to jigger
infestation and Ahadi Kenya is playing a very big role in achieving
universal primary education. He called on Kenyans to recognise those
changing the lives of our people when still alive.
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MDGs
Trust Fund CEO Ben Omondi presenting the award to Ahadi CEO Dr.
Stanley Kamau |
Anti-Jigger Campaign Launch, Eldoret-14th October
2011
(Former President`s security officer infested)
The Anti-jigger Campaign was launched in Eldoret by
the Ahadi Kenya Trust. Most of the worst affected areas include Munyaka,
Kimumu, Silas, Ngomongo and Kenya Service in Eldoret East, Langas,
Kabiamit, Hill Schoolt and Elview in Eldoret South, Huruma, Mwanzo, Mail
Ine and Kamukunji in Eldoret North. More than 300 children turned up for
treatment among them a former security officer at Former President the
late Hon. Jomo Kenyatta Gatundu home. The locals confirmed that many
people are suffering but stigma and redicule made them not come out for
treatment. The launch was sponsored by KCB Foundation.
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Jigger-infested heel (left) and volunteers
attending to those infested in
Eldoret |
Visit to
Ikolomani, Kakamega County-1st October 2011
(16
Ambassadors join Anti-jigger Campaign)
16 African Ambassadors to Kenya under the banner of
African Diplomatic Corp (ADC) joined Ahadi Kenya Trust in an anti-jigger
campaign at Eregi Primary, Ikolomani, Kakamega County. During the camp,
more than 300 people were treated and supplied with food stuff. The
Ambassadors pledged to buy shoes and other clothings for the victims. They
also pledged to continue supporting this project. The medical camp was
sponsored by Safaricom Ltd.
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Jigger infested feet of
victims in Ikolomani |
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Ambassadors treating victims (left) and making
their contribution (Right) |
Visit to
Othaya, Nyeri County-17th September 2011
(Camp sponsored by Jimmy Kibaki)
More than 300 children benefited from medication,
sanitation materials and food, courtesy of Jimmy Kibaki, son of President
of the Republic of Kenya Hon. Mwai Kibaki. Ahadi Kenya held a medical camp
at Kagonye Primary School where the beneficiaries were treated and fed. A
team of volunteers was appointed to follow up in the victims' homes to
fumigate and kill the jigger-causing fleas. This was the second time Ahadi
was visiting Othaya Constituency. Reports indicate that there has been a
lot of improvement in the constituency over the last one year.
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Jigger infested feet of a child (left) and Miss
World Kenya 2011, Susan Anyango attending to a
child |
Miss World Visit to Mathira, Nyeri-9th July
2011
(Beauty with a Purpose)
Miss World Alexandria Mills, Miss Africa Emma Wareus
and Miss Venezuela Andrina Vasini join anti-jigger campaign in Kenya. They
were accompanied by the President of Miss World, Julia Morley.They were
visiting the country to award Natasha Metto, the reigning Miss World Kenya
for winning the 'Beauty with a Purpose' segment of the Miss World finals
in China last year. The group took part in an anti-jigger medical camp
sponsored by KCB Foundation at Ragati Primary School, Mathira, in Nyeri
County. More than 1000 children were treated during the exercise that was
attended by, among others, Administration Police and the area MP Hon.
Ibrahim Maina.
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Reigning Miss World, Alexandria Mills, arrives
at Mathira led by AP band (left) and (right) Miss World President
chats with infested children. |
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Reigning Miss World Alexandria Mills with other
beauty queens wash the feet and hands of jigger-infested children at
Ragati primary school, Mathira District. |
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Children`s feet infested with jiggers |
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Miss World Alexandria Mills, accompanied by
Cecilia Mwangi and current Miss World Kenya Natasha Metto, tend to
jigger-infested children Ragati primary
school |
Visit to
Gatanga constituency-1st July 2011
(Several Children out of school)
Several children are out of school in Gatanga
constituency after been heavily infested with jiggers. KPMG in partnership
with Ahadi Kenya visited Gakurari Primary School where more than 100
children were treated, fed and supplied with sanitation equipments. Lack
of political goodwill has been a major setback to the fight against
jiggers in the region.
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Ahadi CEO holding a two year child infested with
jiggers (Left) and a heavily infested foot
(Right) |
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Volunteers collecting washing and treatment
materials(Left) and (Right) attending to the
children |
Lewa Marathon activities- 23th June- 25th June
2011
(Homes cleaned and children treated)
As part of activities during 2011 Lewa Safaricom
Marathom, Safaricom Foundation in partnership with Lewa Conservancy and
Ahadi Kenya organised a cleanup campaign on 23rd June 2011, a medical camp
on 24thJune and set up an information desk at the finish line on 25th June
2011. All the activities were to educate and train communities and
participants on ways and means of eradicating Jiggers. Ahadi Kenya has
been running a jigger help center at Lewa Down primary school for the last
2 years. The project is sponsored by Safaricom. Among those who took part
in the activities included Mrs Claire Collymore, the wife of Safaricom CEO
Bob Collymore.
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Legs and hands of children from Lewa primary
school infested with
jiggers |
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The clean up campaign (left), Medical camp
(middle) and the information center
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WATCH THE VIDEO:
International African achivers Awards 2011, UK-27th
May 2011
(Ahadi Kenya gets three (3) Awards)
After been nominated for the International African
Achievers Awards, Ahadi Kenya through the Executive Director Dr. Stanley
Kamau bagged a total of three (3) awards. The awards are Reducing Child
Mortality award, Sanitation & General Health award and Special Country
award.The awards are in recognition of individuals, groups and
organisations working towards achieving the millennium goal 2015. The
award ceremony was held at the Hilton hotel, Bradford city in the
UK.
Ahadi Kenya dedicated the awards to the Kenyan people
for their support in eradication of jiggers.
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Kamau receiving the awards (left) and holding
the three awards (right) |
Visit to
Kigumo, Muranga County-14th May 2011
(Jiggers disable children)
Several children are disabled by jiggers in Kigumo
district, Murang'a County. This was revealed during a jigger medical camp
organised by Ahadi Kenya Trust and sponsored by Barclays Bank. During the
event, more than 300 children were treated and fed. The function was
attended by educational officials, provincial administration, church
leaders and the community members. Enough sanitation and medical
equipments were distributed.
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Jigger infested feet of children in Kigumo
District, Muranga County |
A visit to Thika District Hospital-13th April
2011
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family of five (5) admitted)
A family of five (5) are admitted at Thika district
hospital after been attacked by jiggers. The victims were rushed to the
hospital by a well wisher who found the family enclosed in their house.
The 38 years old mother has called on well wishers to help her be able to
educate her children aged between 2 and 12 years. Ahadi Kenya visited the
family and promised to pay the hospital bills and seek for funds to
support the family.
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Jigger infested Hand and legs of the family
members admitted at hospital |
Training of trainers in Samburu-8th April
2011
(Compassion social workers trained)
Social workers from Samburu were trained on jigger
management. This is a way of building capacity among different groups to
be able to eradicate the jigger menace. The training was sponsored by
Compassion International for their social worker working in Sirata,
Lareoibor, Yaiamo, Milimani and Noomotio villages. The training was held
in Maralal.
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Trainers demonstrating on how to treat (left)
and a jigger infested child
(right) |
4th Anniversary celebrations, Muranga-26th March
2011
(Recovered victims empowered)
After four years of fighting jiggers, Ahadi Kenya has
treated and rehabilitated more than 200,000 victims. Poverty is a major
cause of jigger infestation. To break the poverty cycle, Ahadi Kenya
launched a banana planting project for the recovered victims in Murang'a
as a way of empowering them and preventing further infestation. More than
50 people directly benefitted from the project that will also benefit the
whole community as it will be a learning center for the residents. The
project is funded by KCB Foundation. The event was attended by, among
others, administration police volunteers, provincial administration
representatives, KCB officials and the public.
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Recovered persons joined by volunteers in a
dance (left) and their clear message (Right) |
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The launch of the project (Left) and Volunteers
taking part in planting the bananas
(Right) |
Anti-jigger campaign launch, South
Coast, Mzabweni-12th March 2011
(People believe in witchcraft)
Mzabweni is one of the highly jigger infested district
in coast province. Others include Kwale, kilifi, Malindi, Tana River, Lamu
and Kaloleni. More than 400,000 people are jigger infested in the region.
Ahadi Kenya partnered with Safaricom and Camps Kenya to launch the
campaign aimed at reducing the belief that jiggers are the result of
witchcraft. Several people in the region seek the intervention from witch
doctors instead of seeking medical attention. During the launch more than
300 children were treated and supplied with sanitation and medical
equipment. The event was held at Makongeni Primary School.
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Dance group entertaning guests during the launch
(Left) and school children in attendance (Right) |
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Jigger infested foot of a child (Left) and
(Right) volunteers treating the
children |
Training of Trainers on jigger manangment,
Malindi-24th February 2011
(Churches join anti-jigger
campaign)
Several churches working
under Compassion International were trained on ways and means of
eradicating jiggers. The churches were drawn from Malindi, Kilifi and
Kaloleni. More than 16 churches were represented by two members per
church. They got involved after realising that jiggers are menace in the
region where many children are dropping out of school. The participants
were educated on among others; causes of jiggers, effects, treatment and
preventive measures. They were also taken on home visits to learn how to
fumigate as well as approach those affected.
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Participants undergoing training (Left) and been
shown how to carry out the treatment (Right) |
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Training on fumigation during the home visit
(left) and a child's leg infested with jiggers
(Right) |
Visit to Tetu, Nyeri-12th February 2011
(12
year old jigger infested girl impregnated)
A 14 year old jigger-infested
girl was rescued after been impregnated by a 51 year old man. When Ahadi
visited the family, the girl had been taken away by Nairobi Womens
Hospital where she is waiting to deliver. All other family members are
heavily infested by jiggers. Ahadi Kenya called on the community members
to stop taking advantage on the poverty in the family but instead help
them. They called on the government to bring to book the man who committed
the act. Ahadi paid for the installation of water in the
homestead.
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One of the family members jigger infested hands. |
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Volunteer attending to the family
members. |
Visit to
Nairobi Children`s Home, Kabete-29th January 2011
(A
child recovers fully from jigger infestation)
A child who was admitted at
Nairobi Children Home has recovered fully from jigger infestation. The 5
year old Christine Nafula was found on the streets of Nairobi with severe
jigger infestation. A well wisher called on Ahadi for intervention. The
child who was admitted two months ago has been undergoing treatment at the
home and she is now able to mix with other children. During the visit,
Ahadi Kenya donated food and other items to the home.
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Nafula`s feet before treatment (Left) and after
treatment (Right) |
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Ahadi Kenya donating food (left) and admiring
Nafula`s recovered feet (Right) |
Food distribution in Maragwa, Muranga County-22nd
January 2011
(Jigger victims face starvation)
As the drought continues to ravage the country, it has
emerged that jigger infested persons and disabled people are unable to
access the government food due to inability to walk. The government has
been urged to consider putting aside relief food for those suffering from
jiggers. The appeal was made by Ahadi Kenya, the anti-jigger campaign
organisation, in Nginda location, Maragwa district, Muranga County when
distributing food and medication to those affected. Majority of those
infested with jiggers cannot be able to move from their homes hence unable
to access the relief food. Muranga, like any other region is also hit by
the drought. Food worth more than Kshs.100 thousand was distributed to 100
families.
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Ahadi Kenya volunteers distributing food to
jigger victims |
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Children infested with jiggers on both their
hands and feet |
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