Off the Chart LYP CSR: Nairobi chapter

[Erustus ouko]

Wow, wow, wow! would be a modest attempt to describe the latest LYP Community service event, Nairobi chapter..

We absolutely blew off the roof!

Where: By Grace Orphanage in Kayole
When: Saturday 17 March 2012: 8.30 am-4pm

Many thanks to all who made it a monumental day mentoring high school and class eight candidates on the next big step in their lives.

Sample comments on the CSR (edited):

'' We are totally blessed by this, we have never received such investment in our lives, this is better than any amount of cash''

'' That was a great eye-opener, I have learned so much, my vision has never been more clearer''

'' I love the books, I cannot wait to read all of them especially the one on How to make straight As''

'' I feel like I have been transported into the future and back, now I can make better decisions''

'' I look forward to venturing in criminology, I was totally inspired''

'' You are just God-sent I have learned so many things nobody would ever be able to tell me''

'' I have learned so many things today, I never thought doing business could be a bright option''

'' I want to be a financial consultant, I am challenged by those ladies who are on top of their game''

'' You guys have the heart of gold, God bless you''

'' Now I will register only into an accredited college after school, that was very useful information''

'' I will work hard to make Kenya the best place, thanks''

'' Now I know it does not matter where I am from where I am going looks really good''

Arguably the best LYP Nairobi chapter CSR yet, this was a life-changing event! The major activity was mentor-ship of more than 80 students from class 8 to form 4. They just did not want to let us go.. We then went to Nyama Villa from a mouth watering nyam chom..

The eloquence of ''the good friend'' Ochieng and his wife were absolutely captivating, Mbuki was just rib-cracking with his variance in intonation, Francis was frank and motivational, Stella gave a stellar performance sharing about being an account, Pauline was polite, Hellen was helpful in her advise and setting up logistics, Sylvia was sincere on what to takes to succeed, Maria was meticulous on how to make a great medical practitioner, Sam was simply awesome, Christine was charming, Caroment encouraged creativity and Seanice, she's just nice!



I want to royally appreciate everyone who took time to invest in posterity, we may not always be able to prepare the future for the youth but we can prepare the youth for the future

Many thanks for the generous donations in cash and kind, just to acknowledge a few:

1. Dr. Morrison Muleri all the way from DC in the USA- Donating 20 copies of his inspirational book. '' The Stories of Our lives: The Inspiring Success Stories of Six Men and Women from Africa through Europe to America''

2. Maj. Moses Muheli for facilitating and ensuring we got the donations from Dr. Morrison

3. Judy Matu, Nola and Judy's house help, all the way from Mombasa- Donating an assortment of stationery for children

4. Pauline Ragumbi- book donation

5. Festus Ouko- Book and cash donations

6. Nebila Abdulmelik- Book donations

7. Francis Mwangi- Cash donation

8. Mike Nyangi- Cash donation

9. Seanice Nabwire- Cash donation

10. Sylvia Murugi- Cash donation

11. Stella Nzioka- Cash donation

12. Sam Karanja- Cash donation

13. Donations c/o Dan through Mpesa

A special acknowledgement to the committee members who were involved in the planning, may God open the flood gates of heaven for you.. Francis, Pauline, Sam, Christine Muthoni, Christine Nyambura, Faith Kanaga..you guys are the best!

Many thanks to Japolo, Maria, Seanice and Kim who helped to transport people in their cars.

Many thanks to Josephine Kamanthe all the way from Canada for hyping the initiative..

Long live LYP..

Best,

Ouko EF

N/B Photos are coming... Great kodak moments






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[Daniel Nyutu]

This is great, thanks man.

Thanks LYP.

Cheers!

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Subject: [LYP_Kenya_Management_Team] Re: [LYP_Nrb_Management_Team] Off the Chart LYP CSR: Nairobi chapter

Thanks Erustus for the report. It was for sure an awesome day.

Bwana Ochieng also "wow"ed me, and his articulation was also impressive. I also felt the power and influence of LYP. We went in an ordinary room with 80 students, but the time 2 hours were over, you could see how inspired the students were, the energy in the room, and how happy they were to have their hopes renewed, future made more clear, and letting them know they can dream alone.

And more so i was inspired by the founder of the home. They are the unsung hero of this country. While she was talking you could see the deep conviction, true passion and profound determination she has to help the kinds realize their aspiration despite all odds. Supporting 350 students at the school as of know, and some alumini being in local universities and some abroad, its sure no small work, and she deserves more support from all corners to build more capacity and carry on the good work.  She is testament that everyone can be a social change maker in your immediate environment.

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