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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!
Help us reach our goal of $8,000 to build a new classroom!
$3,000 was rasised by the Takaungu community in Kenya during last week's inspiring harambe. This unprecendented demonstration of supprt is a strong testament to the community's commitment to its partnership with EAC and its future.
In the past 5 days, the US community has raised $1,390 through this site and Facebook. Please join us in support of education in rural Kenya!
Save the Date for the 2010 Seattle Harambe
The Power of One is the theme of this year's annual EAC Auction. Join us Saturday, May 8th at the Downtown Seattle Hilton.
Please mark your calendar and invite your friends. It is going to be the best one yet! Expect uplifting entertainment and amazing silent and live auction items!
The XO laptops have made it to Takaungu! Learn more about the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) grant and program at Vutakaka School here.
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.