2014 has been another productive year in the life of Child Action Initiative under the leadership of (Isaiah) Esaie Njimbu Chot, Executive Director. Following is a summary of these accomplishments.

Blessings,

Bev & Ed Wentz
U.S. (UMVIM) Coordinator/Advocates for Child Action Initiative

          CHILD ACTION INITIATIVE 2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children

One hundred children are in school, 60 girls and 40 boys.  They performed very well and some of the students were class leaders.  They received nutritious food.  Beside those who are doing vocational training, we have also students in mechanical and masonry training.  They are learning welding and building schools.

Child receiving school uniforms

Student Selected for Africa University

A student has been selected by CAI for the 2015-2016 school year to attend Africa University.  We are working on the application.

New School

World Vision has built a technical school, Nazareth School, near  Nazareth UMC.  Students will be able to attend without having to travel a distance.

Nazareth School

Shoes for Isaiah's Kids

Children are excited to receive the gift of shoes.  One hundred pairs of shoes and socks have been distributed to needy children.  They are so thankful for the support and enjoying Sydney's birthday gifts.

Children receiving shoes and socks

Chapel

The dream is alive.  The church members in Fipango have started worshiping in the new chapel.  Although it doesn't have doors and windows,  at least they have a nice place to meet and share the words of God.  Max Kern visited Fipango when he brought the building team to DRC and he and the team raised money to replace the old chapel which was in bad shape.

Fipango Chapel

Sustainable Agriculture and Development Program

More than 80% of the participants are capable of providing leadership in their communities in promoting cultivation and utilization of integrated crop production and management.  Also, 50% of the participants demonstrate the ability to volunteer to train other persons in their respective communities.  Many families have started cultivating home and dry gardens.  They cultivated vegetables, cabbages, bean, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and maize.

CAI has taken the initiative to raise Moringa trees and are currently distributing Moringa seedlings in the 8 communities of Kasungami. CAI is currently investigating the efficacy of use of Moringa powder in improving the nutritional status of malnourished children in Kasungami.

Together with the community members CAI has started experimenting food preservation for consumption and income generating activities for women's empowerment program.

Bev Medical Center

This Center is serving women of poor households in the surrounding villages.  More than 60 have delivered babies safely in this center.  Prior to this the pregnant mothers had to walk 20 kms to a hospital.  Many mothers and babies died.  We distributed mosquito nets to women who delivered this year.  In relationship with the Health Zone, 500 children were vaccinated this year.  Villagers can also receive medical check-ups, some treatment and nutritious food here as well as training in sanitation, health and hygiene and low cost safe drinking water.

Baby born at the Bev Medical Center

Saving Group and Microcredit

Eight saving groups were established in North and South Kasungami. These groups are raising chickens.  In addition, some of them are involved in women's literacy, sewing and computer literacy.  They can read, sew shirts and open computers or use some computer keys.

Apprenticeship Program

A lady who graduated from the sewing program this year was donated by CAI a gift of a sewing machine for her shop.  She made 10 curtains for CAI office and Bev Medical Center.

Parsonage

In collaboration with the church we have installed some wires for the electricity.  The new pastor's family is happy to live in the parsonage and use the home office for the church administration.

Children's Choir

World Vision donated music equipment: keyboard, amplifier, speakers, microphones, etc.  We are practicing to perform at churches and other events.

Future CAI Global Community Center

Bricks were made for the future CAI center for the Apprenticeship Program; spiritual and recreation activities will also be available.

By,

Isaiah/Esaie Njimbu Chot

Executive Director Child Action Initiative