HOPE FOR EXCEL
Charity cards, raising money for 5 schools in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya
HOPE FOR EXCEL
Charity crafts, raising money for 5 schools in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya.
Hope For Excel creates a variety of vibrant and colourful handmade crafts, with all profits being directed towards registered UK charity, Porridge and Rice. PaR support 5 schools in Nairobi provide food for students, payment of staff, provision of educational resources, and delivery of essential lessons and information about disease control, health and hygiene, women's rights, sex education, and other essential, relevant interventions.
HOW PORRIDGE AND RICEÂ HELP
What we do to assist the needs of children and staff at Excel School
FEEDING PROGRAMME
The aim of our feeding and nutrition programme is to eliminate the hunger and malnutrition which get in the way of poor children succeeding in education. A hungry child cannot concentrate. A malnourished child is more vulnerable to disease and so will miss more school due to ill health. Porridge and Rice provide two well-balanced meals per school day to each child (and teacher!) at our partner schools.
MY VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering with Porridge and Rice
My name is Olivia, a 23 year old teacher from Bristol, UK. In the summer of 2019, I visited Kenya on a volunteering scheme with the charity Porridge and Rice. After this life changing trip, I have decided to dedicate my time to raising money for the school that changed my life; Excel Emmanuel School in Nairobi.
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I spent 3 weeks volunteering with Excel; assisting in lessons, healthcare of students and provision of lunches. The trip changed my life, due to the incredible relationships I made with the teachers and students, and seeing the tremendous effort these people go through to provide the children of Ngando their valuable education.
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You can read my full account of my trip on the Porridge and Rice website:
http://www.porridgeandrice.co.uk/volunteer_testimonials.html#olivia_cowell1907
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All donations will go to Porridge and Rice
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For more information about the charity, visit their website:
HOW YOU CAN HELP
How to get involved!
VOLUNTEER
Porridge and Rice run a variety of volunteering missions each year. They are open to anyone interested; whether that be university students looking to gain experience, professionals with particular skills they want to share, or anyone in between. Head over to Porridge and Rice's website for more information, and how to apply.
SPREAD THE MESSAGE
During the challenging times of COVID-19, we understand donations may be difficult. Therefore, another valuable way to help us is by spreading the message. Use of social media; Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and more, to get the message out there.
See our resources for use to spread our charity.