Recent News:

* Thank you so much to people who have sponsored me already. I'm waiting to hear from a few tea companies that I've asked if they will consider sponsoring me.
* My church here in Coventry have said that they would like to donate a bit of the money raised from our Christmas fair which I am very grateful for...!
* I've been in contact with the other volunteer who has been working in the project since September. Her name is Piia and she's from Finland. It seems that the villiage is pretty basic but the office occasionally has electricity and even more occasionally has internet.
* I will be hosting a 'virtual' going away drinks party. This is an event where if you would like to, you could buy me a virtual drink and the money will go towards the target that I have to raise. (Now... I know that most of you have looking for a chance to get me drunk over the last few years!)
I will be adding more details about this soon, so watch this space....

COWART - Community Watch and Rescue Team

Our youth centre is a safe haven and resource place for the rural youth in Kiptere. It’s a youth friendly centre run by the youth. The organization was registered with ministry of Kenya social services in the year 2006 as a community based organization (CBO).

Our Mission

To educate, train and empower the rural youth reduce the risks of HIV transmission and take up the leadership responsibility in building the nation through peace, love and Unity.

COWART envisions a youthful life full of energy, Inspiration and confidence to turn the world around as the safest place and free ...of HIV/Aids.That's why our two main programmes are

1. PEACE BUILDING

2.HIV/ AIDS PREVENTION.

What we do

The purpose of these youth friendly activities is to mobilize the rural youth to our center and access incorporated youth programs:

-Voluntary Counseling & Testing (VCT) services

-Community Library

-Resources & Information on jobs, colleges, scholarships among others

-Sport Clubs (Martial arts and Football)

-COWAR...T-clubs in high schools

-Networking with other youth and peace building groups

-Peer Education in schools

-Organizing peace building events and work camps