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Donate in honor of Ben and Rebecca's wedding!
The couple visited Takaungu in 2008 and have continued to support the East African Center ever since. We here at the EAC, along with the happy couple (below in Nairobi), thank you for your generosity!
Our Mission
The East African Center for the Empowerment of Women and Children (EAC) is a non-profit organization that helps communities achieve empowerment by increasing literacy for women and children, improving health status, and eradicating poverty.
Services in 2009
The EAC continues to provide top-notch and essential services to thousands in Eastern Kenya!
In 2009:
1,522 children and 864 women were treated at our clinic
21,352 people in 6,745 homes were visited by our Community Health Workers
1,588 women received pre or post natal services
1,853 adults received HIV/AIDS education
304 children received standard childhood immunizations at our clinic
241 students received a quality education at our Vutakaka Junior School (Grades K-7) where students consistently score the highest in the Kilifi District which includes over 30 schools
251 adults were tested for HIV/AIDs
95 adults are attending adult education class, 90% are women
More than 400 children received free after-school tutoring
Thank you all for your continued support and generosity! Together we are accomplishing so much!
The EAC Community Builds Together
Through the EAC, in partnership with families in Takaungu, you all have achieved so much!
$3,000 was raised by the Takaungu community in Kenya during March's inspiring harambe. This unprecedented demonstration of support is a strong testament to the community's commitment to its partnership with EAC and its future.
In the past 2 weeks, the US community has raised $5,000 through individual donors and funding from the Seattle Jaycees. Your contributions have already purchased the cement blocks for the classroom and we will begin building this summer!
In 2009, the EAC was awarded a grant from One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) that provided for a new classroom, electricity to the Vutkaka Junior School and 100 XO laptops for students in grades 4, 5 and 6. The laptops have become a part of the cirriculum and are being used daily in and outside the classroom. Learn more about the OLPC program at Vutakaka Junior School here.
The EAC is a proud member of the US Combined Federal Campaign's Aid for Africa group. Aid for Africa is a unique partnership of more than 75 select charities, all dedicated to solving the complex, inter-related challenges facing Africa. As a member, the EAC has met stringent tests of fiscal accountability, governance and programmatic impact.
Are you a federal employee? You can support the EAC through the CFC. Just indicate the EAC on your
enrollment form -- our CFC# is 12297.
Does your company participate in matching contributions?
Our EIN# is 91-2161222.