DIARY....

June 14th 2009

Today I have news from both Kenya and Bali. 

Tanja, one of the founders of Sari Hati in Bali has informed me that they have received some funds from us that will keep them going until the SOH ball in septmeber.  The ball last year raised the funds to build a centre and rent land for 10 years, and this year the funds raised will run the centre for a whole year.  Tanja says that they have found  a new teacher in the area who will be able to teach new skills to the Sari Hati crew.  The funds that we send will provide the wages for new teachers and for locals to be trained to work in the centre.  Everyone is very happy and are loving their new place.  Tanja is soon to send photos that I will upoad on the website!

Ruth in Kenya has been texting me daily to keep me informed with the issues we are facing in Kenya...The children have been sick which is deeply distressing but our funds have managed to maintain regular medical care and treatment.  I hope that one day we can open a medical centre so that the children can be treated without being removed from their beds!  Other news updated just today is that we are officailly registered as an operating home for children in Kenya and have certification from the nairobi social services that is tough to come by.  Our centre is recognised and highly regarded in the community and locals are proud to work there.  

Throughout the illness the children have been strong and courageous.  To prevent further maleria outbreaks that have been one main cause to the sickness we are investing in ITN's (insecticide treated nets)...

 September-December 2009

Over the past few months Stars of Hope has secured funding for both projects in Bali and Kenya. 

The SOH annual ball was held on the 5th September in St Agnes.  It has raised the target funds needed to run the centre in Bali for a whole year.  The next plans for Bali involve building a yoga bamboo hut next to main centre so that classes and physiotherapy sessions can be held out of the direct sun and heavy down pours of rain during the rainy seasons.  We will be raising funds for the bamboo hut over the next few months. 

At present the centre in Bali is thriving and is being used to its full potential.  The children and young people are very happy there.  We will have updated footage over the next few months.

Stars of Hope Kenya has seen some hard times this year with rising food and living costs and much sickness amongst the children but they have kept strong and funds have always met their needs.  The rent on the building we have at present runs out this time next year, but the land lady will have us there until the new home is ready and built.   We have found 2 acres of land at the cost if £10,000 so we will be looking to raise such funds over the coming months.  The land will then be built on and so funds for this will also need to be raised over the next few months and beginning of next year.

Keep an eye on the up and coming events page to and see if you would like to come and join the fun while helping to raise the funds that will vastly improve the lives of many people.

We are ALMOST a registered charity too.  Our papers are with the charities commission and feedback has been positive so far!