In December 2013, by the grace of God, I will be taking part in the 80km walk across Iraq. This three day walk is in tribute to a figure that inspires me and is a role model to all of Humanity, Hussain the grandson of the Prophet. He refused to bow to tyranny, and was martyred along with 72 members of his family in a dessert land, having been deprived of water for three days. Since then, a walk from Najaf to Karbala (the land where he was slain) is customarily undertaken by millions of people annually (40 days after the day of his death) to commemorate his great sacrifice.

1400 years ago Hussain gave his life to help humanity. Today, together, we too can help those in need. By sponsoring me you will be helping to rid poverty in Kenya. Help me make a difference. 

For more information on Hussain and the universal message he stood for, visit www.whoishussain.org

 

The project details:

This year we've worked alongside the World Federation to come up with a £137,000 project that will aim to improve water supply, food production, health, education and socio-economic status of the poor and needy in the Garissa and Wajir Counties of Northeast Kenya.

We aim to do this through the following:

1. To construct a borehole in Boransis in Garissa County to improve water supply for the village.

2. To set up a greenhouse and irrigation and farming system in Boransis village of Garissa County. 

3. To set up a greenhouse and irrigation and farming system in AliKune village of Garissa County. 

4. To set up a greenhouse and irrigation and farming system in Giriftu village, Wajir County. 

5. To dig 20 shallow wells in Wajir County.

6. To rehabilitate 40 shallow wells in Wajir County.

7. To develop 200 kitchen gardens in Wajir County.

8. To construct two 4-door latrines in Wajir and Garissa Counties.

9. To plant 5,000 trees. 

10. To provide desks, chairs and shelves to 2 needy schools.

11. To sponsor 10 students from the target areas studying in various colleges and universities of Kenya.

12. To evaluate the effects of the above projects mid-term, at completion and one year after completion.

For a full pdf of how the £137,000 will be broken down to achieve the above 12 aims, please visit: http://www.world-federation.org/NR/rdonlyres/200ECA7B-2E23-4B23-BF90-404298C08E61/0/4a_N2k_2013Final_v2.pdf

"Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life."
- Nelson Mandela