COVID-19
CCP is committed to the safety of everyone connected to their programs and will continue to operate in compliance with current health recommendations and country specific regulations. Schools within the CCP area have not allowed children on site since March 18, 2020. The schools operate on a year-round system and many are hoping that school physical attendance on-site will resume after the August holiday, but it is too early to tell.
For updated information related to COVID-19 in Kenya, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/global-covid-19/world-map.html
FOOD CARE BAGS
To assist with the immediate needs of the children and families connected to CCP, Food Care Bags were assembled and distributed. Thanks to the generosity of so many partners, three distributions have been completed since the beginning of COVID and have reached over 770 families and 3184 individuals!
In addition to providing for the immediate needs of families, CCP is committed to working towards sustainable and long-term solutions for families. Therefore, along with Food Care Bags, seedlings are being provided when possible for homes to begin “kitchen gardens” where families are planting gardens for on-going food production. A donation has also been provided that provides support and training to create new job opportunities with creating small businesses in the local community for long-term work solutions. Food Care Bags will continue to be distributed on an as-needed basis as we draw attention to work towards long-term solutions.
CCP COMMUNITY CENTER SITE CONSTRUCTION
CCP began in 2004 and rented the CCP Community Center land until they were able to purchase it in 2014. In 2017 the water well was built and in 2018 a 4 phase construction plan began that would provide the Kawangware area a medical clinic, school (CCP Academy), water distribution site, and meeting rooms for Bible study, leadership and community development. Phase 1 of 4 has been completed. In May 2020, When word went out that construction would need to stop due to lack of funds, a donor came forward to commit to matching all funds that come in during July and August of 2020 up to $50,000 in order to keep construction going and complete phase 2.
Why is Phase 2 important? Completing this phase will mean that all major structural construction will be complete such as masonry cement floors and walls for all four stories of the 2 buildings on the site. With this phase completed, the heavy machinery can leave the site allowing for the children to return to the site so CCP can stop paying rent at the children’s temporary school site and rented offices. Let’s provide a safe place for the kids to return to and save money!
Visit us online for on-going construction pictures and updates:
COMMUNITY RESOURCES & FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
CCP has been led to pursue strategic planning to help reduce costs and increase income. Here are a few summary notes:
In the midst of many challenges around the world today, God is doing something amazing in Kawangware. We all can play a part!
Visit the CCP Website HERE CCP Kenya
CCP is committed to the safety of everyone connected to their programs and will continue to operate in compliance with current health recommendations and country specific regulations. Schools within the CCP area have not allowed children on site since March 18, 2020. The schools operate on a year-round system and many are hoping that school physical attendance on-site will resume after the August holiday, but it is too early to tell.
For updated information related to COVID-19 in Kenya, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/global-covid-19/world-map.html
FOOD CARE BAGS
To assist with the immediate needs of the children and families connected to CCP, Food Care Bags were assembled and distributed. Thanks to the generosity of so many partners, three distributions have been completed since the beginning of COVID and have reached over 770 families and 3184 individuals!
In addition to providing for the immediate needs of families, CCP is committed to working towards sustainable and long-term solutions for families. Therefore, along with Food Care Bags, seedlings are being provided when possible for homes to begin “kitchen gardens” where families are planting gardens for on-going food production. A donation has also been provided that provides support and training to create new job opportunities with creating small businesses in the local community for long-term work solutions. Food Care Bags will continue to be distributed on an as-needed basis as we draw attention to work towards long-term solutions.
CCP COMMUNITY CENTER SITE CONSTRUCTION
CCP began in 2004 and rented the CCP Community Center land until they were able to purchase it in 2014. In 2017 the water well was built and in 2018 a 4 phase construction plan began that would provide the Kawangware area a medical clinic, school (CCP Academy), water distribution site, and meeting rooms for Bible study, leadership and community development. Phase 1 of 4 has been completed. In May 2020, When word went out that construction would need to stop due to lack of funds, a donor came forward to commit to matching all funds that come in during July and August of 2020 up to $50,000 in order to keep construction going and complete phase 2.
Why is Phase 2 important? Completing this phase will mean that all major structural construction will be complete such as masonry cement floors and walls for all four stories of the 2 buildings on the site. With this phase completed, the heavy machinery can leave the site allowing for the children to return to the site so CCP can stop paying rent at the children’s temporary school site and rented offices. Let’s provide a safe place for the kids to return to and save money!
Visit us online for on-going construction pictures and updates:
COMMUNITY RESOURCES & FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
CCP has been led to pursue strategic planning to help reduce costs and increase income. Here are a few summary notes:
- ELIMINATING RENTED SITES: CCP is currently renting office spaces and temporary school sites for the kids. Completing Phase 2 of construction will help all CCP operations and programs come onto their owned land and eliminate the paying of monthly rent.
- WATER DISTRIBUTION: One goal is to provide consistent, clean drinking water to the Kawangware community. Once set-up, this can be done in a way that blesses the community and is run at a profit. Current Status: The drilling of the well in 2017 produced even more water than expected. However, the water is not safe to drink and needs to be filtered. Costs of water filters are being researched, grants are being pursued, and negotiations with the city for clean water access are happening.
- MEDICAL LABORATORY & PHARMACY: A working pharmacy and lab through the upcoming medical clinic can also be run in a way that is profitable. Phase 3 of the construction plan includes beginning to operate both.
- CCP ACADEMY: Kenyan schools can generate income if they maintain a certain enrollment. Completing the 4 phases of construction will meet necessary building requirements such as adequate bathrooms and spacing, which will allow CCP Academy the ability to increase school enrollment to a level that can generate long-term income.
In the midst of many challenges around the world today, God is doing something amazing in Kawangware. We all can play a part!
Visit the CCP Website HERE CCP Kenya