Fighting Trauma in Kenya
Summary
The Moving Forward, Trauma Recovery project will aid in the recovery and personal development of children
affected by the skirmishes in Kenya's 2007 presidential
elections.
|
Received $1,238 from 24 donations from people like:
(Anon.)
|
+ |
YOU!
|
Give now to become donor #25!
|
Actions
Printer Friendly
Add to Favorite Projects
Add to Registry
Add to Fundraiser
Subscribe to Email Updates
Subscribe to RSS Feed
Share & Save this Project
Spread the Word
Tell a Friend
Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Tag on del.icio.us
More Information About this Project
Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Without Programs like Moving Forward, Trauma Recovery,the majority of Kenyan youth and children who have been traumatized would be unable to participate in social activities.The Moving Forward, Trauma Recovery project will help in the recovery and personal development of children and youth affected by the 2007 post election skirmishes thus creating self-esteem, confidence and inclusion in all aspects of society.
Activities
VAP's mentors work with children and youth, both boys and girls who have been affected and those not affected. Mentors develop a range of educative activities and games that help in Trauma Recovery amongst the affected youth.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $1,238
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $19,237
Total Funding Goal: $20,476
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
Resources
Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
VAP through its Moving Forward, Trauma Recovery, aspires to empower the traumatized children and youth to build back their self-esteem,confidence and socialization attitudes in our schools and communities.
Project Message
"it wasn't for the trainings and advise that i got from the Moving Forward,Trauma Recovery project, i wouldn't have regained back my confidence and self-esteem to pursue with my life"
- Vincent Kamau, Project participant
Who is Running This Project
Contact
Nancy Waweru
Founder
288-00610
288-00610
Nairobi, Kenya 288-00610
Kenya
254721954556
Email:
Project Sponsor
Organization
Vijana Amani Pamoja (VAP)
288-00610 Vijana Amani Pamoja
Nairobi,
Kenya
254
Kenya
+254 721 681 897
http://www.soccerfordevelopment.wordpress.com
Vijana Amani Pamoja (VAP)'s Current Projects on GlobalGiving
 Game On! Youth Sports in Kenya |
 Improving lives of 200 girls in Majengo slums |
 Using the power of soccer to fight HIV/AIDS |
Where this Project is Located
Country
This project is located in 
Kenya
and can also be found under 
Health.
For more information about Kenya, read the Human Development Report on Kenya or the Wikipedia entry for Kenya.
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on April 23, 2008
Latest Update from the Field
Educational Sigh Of Relief
By Nancy Waweru - Project Director, July 02, 2009 10:42 AM
It was joy and jubilation for these kids who received a sigh of relief as their thirst for education was receiving
Attachments:
Want to support this project's continued work? 
Read 2 more "Updates from the Field"
Subscribe to "Updates from the Field" by E-Mail
Subscribe to RSS Feed
How Else You Can Help
Share and Save
Tell a Friend
Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Tag on del.icio.us
Digg It!
Add to Google Bookmarks
Add to Yahoo! Bookmarks
Reddit
Spread the Word on your Profile, Blog, or Website
Put a widget for this project on your profile, blog or website to turn your friends into givers. Using our widget, it's quick and easy to add this widget to your profile or blog!
