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In Caroline`s family, school is viewed as being only for boys. As a result, it was difficult for her to access education as a young girl.

It was also a common practice for girls to be circumcised. But a local school administrator was instrumental in preventing Caroline`s circumcision and also guided her to ChildFund`s Psychological Support and Care (PSS) trainings where Caroline gained key insights into the rights of women and children.

That knowledge has given her drive and courage to pursue her academic goals.

Now 20-years old, Caroline is a thriving high school student in Kimalel Day Secondary School in Kenya`s Marigat District. She is very passionate about education for girls and shares her experiences with other youth who are struggling to get an education. Caroline (pictured) leads education awareness meetings in her community and has been instrumental in encouraging other girls to go to school and helping them understand their rights.

Recently, her ideas around inclusion of girls were used to help ChildFund and its local partners map a strategy for future community education programs.

Caroline`s efforts have also contributed to a noticeable reduction in regressive cultural practices in her community where education for girls is not highly valued.

In July 2011, the Horn of Africa was struck with a devastating drought. Crops withered, livestock perished and millions of children were at risk of starvation.

ChildFund responded to this emergency by mobilising the communities we work with in Kenya and Ethiopia, and providing emergency feeding, water and healthcare. These initiatives meant that affected families could remain in their communities, rather than being forced to leave home in search of food, making them stronger when the crisis was over.

Close to 7,000 generous supporters responded to our Horn of Africa Emergency Appeal, saving the lives of thousands of children and their families. In total, $991,061 was donated by the Australian public to ChildFund’s appeal – $417,489 of this was matched dollar for dollar by the Australian government through AusAID. These donations helped provide life-saving nourishment to over 75,000 children, women and men.

ChildFund was able to deliver these emergency supplies to drought-affected areas in Kenya and Ethiopia:

  • 580 tons of maize
  • 498 tons of Famix (nutrient-rich porridge mix for malnourished children)
  • 120 tons of beans
  • 59 tons of edible oil
  • 38 tons of rice
  • 1.6 tons of sugar

 

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