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fws social gatherings are not only a great way to keep abreast of what’s going on, but also a great chance to meet other volunteers and exchange ideas, face to face rather than screen to screen. Some recent events included the International Women’s Day breakfast in Brisbane, where our Queensland gang shared a table, and a casual get-together for the Melbourne crew...
To find out about events near you, or catch up with the latest news online, visit facebook (www.facebook.com/foodwatershelter) and/or twitter (http://twitter.com/fws_inc).
Another fun way to stay in touch is via the fws briefing series. Briefings are conducted by conference call with local dial-in numbers in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. To register or get more information, send an email to [email protected]. The upcoming briefings are:19 April: Update on fws Social Welfare program 7pm17 May: Update on fws Education program 7pm
Keep yourself connected…
gimme sheltermarch/april 2011
ECHO East Africa Symposium
The recent ECHO Symposium in Arusha brought together people and organisations working to alleviate hunger and poverty in East Africa. fws permaculture manager Robert Cork presented on how the concepts of permaculture and sustainable living options can provide practical solutions for developing communities trying to attain self-sufficiency and increase income generation.
Corky was sent with the support of EnviroAg Australia Pty Ltd (his day bosses) and the Cotton On Foundation. John and Mudi also attended the conference, the conference bags were sewn by Kesho Leo's mamas and they were a big hit, and the whole event culminated with a site tour of Kesho Leo. Our energy systems (biogas and solar), as well as water storage and the organic vegies, were highlights.
The 'Project Mannya' and fws teams
enjoying their conference experience
Mudi, Helena, Craig, Rob and Pete in an 'income generation ideas' workshop
To market, to market... Kesho Leo farm staff get our organic vegies ready for sale
Hongera (congratulations) to fws volunteers Robert Cork and Erin Cannon, who first met in Tanzania and will be married this weekend. Jonas, one of our Kesho Leo askari (security guards), is also to be congratulated on his recent marriage to Emmy Simon. Laura Kearley, fws communications manager, has filmed and edited an AWESOME video in collaboration with Ben Schwabe — check it out at www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuGGNTqNRxQ. fws health policy writer Karen Champlin recently presented to 25 members of the Wangaratta Inner Wheel Club. She also visited Kesho Leo to help organise health supplies for our next health volunteer, and to catch up with the mamas and kids. Go Karen!
$1500 worth of donated software will soon be in Tanzania — thanks so much, Microsoft! Hongera to long-term Kesho Leo employee Onesmo, who recently secured a job as a safari driver. Working for fws has given him the opportunity to work as a translator, attend maths classes and participate in a savings plan that paid for his driver’s licence. This kind of empowerment is what we’re all about!
Through the sale of coffees and chocolates in their lunchroom, Felicity and EnviroAg Australia have raised a total of $660 in this financial year, and $2260 since they starting supporting fws. Asante sana!
this month's smileys...
The interactive curriculum that previous education manager Cindy developed is working a treat. The kids all look forward to Fridays for the hands-on experiences of the ‘world learning’ program… and why wouldn’t they?!
To culminate the 'Growing Things' unit, Chekechea teachers Regina, Lucy and Carmody thought it would be a treat to show the kids a different way to eat their fruit — in particular yummy yellow bananas.Regina explained how to make a banana milkshake while referring to a recipe poster. All the children stared in awe as the blender started to mash and swirl — and even mamas Sherida and Glady, who were helping out in the class, thought it was tamu (delicious)!
The children are now three weeks into their ‘Around The Pond’ unit and have tadpoles growing in the classroom, thanks to Simon who nabbed them with a net from the Kesho pond. The children have made frog puppets and are eagerly waiting to see the real things!
Sticking with the foodie theme (not that there are any plans to eat those frogs!) we are starting to serve porridge to all the Kesho Leo chekechea kids. For $18 you can feed a student a hearty breakfast for a year (see www.foodwatershelter.org.au/shoppinglist.aspx for details).
The kids go bananas
Step 1: Carmody sets up the table for some banana magic
Step 2: Moses reads the
Banana Milkshake recipe
Step 3: Rama is in charge
of the bananas
Step 4: Salumin pushes the
button – the blender is noisy!
Step 5: Milkshakes all round!
Salumin is impressed!
Simon on Misson: Tadpole!
When was your 3peaks3weeks climb?
2007 — it was the original climb organised by what is now the Peaks Foundation.
What was involved?Lots of fundraising and physical training.
What were the highlights?
Meeting wonderful, inspiring people. From the leaders, volunteers, mothers and children associated with the 3 grassroots organisations we raised the money for, to the guides and porters on the climb and the other nine girls I climbed with. All motivated by one goal, raising awareness and cash for the issues affecting Africa.
What did it mean to you?I volunteered in Africa at The School of St Jude, and helped establish fws, so I loved returning to Africa knowing I was further helping a community I had lived in, and learning about and helping two new ones.
What do you love about fws?
I love how fws provides not only basic needs, but also education and health facilities for women and children. Plus, I love that fws is eco-friendly and sustainable.
climb a mountain for fws
Fancy testing your physical and mental strength in support of fws?
This September, 12 inspiring women will embark on the challenge of ‘1 Peak 1 Week’ climbing to the roof of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, all with the aim of raising money for fws. Could you be one of them?
Our friends at the Peaks Foundation organise mountain-based adventure challenges in Africa, Asia and South America encouraging women from all over the world to make a positive social impact for three global issues; education, environment and health. This September they are directing all funds raised to fws!
For more information on how you can join this spectacular adventure, or to read more about the challenge, visit www.foodwatershelter.org.au/page250520.aspx
Meet Edwina, who climbed not 1, but 3 peaks – in 3 weeks!
Rain, rain, rain!
In the last couple of days the rains have started in Arusha. So? Well, it’s fantastic for crops/seedlings and John, our Tanzanian farm manager, might just be getting excited! Not to mention it’s a great opportunity to bust out the gumboots!
Not really thong weather, is it?!
Engo education – a team effort
The education providers in Engo-Sengui village are coming together in significant ways. Kesho Leo volunteers and the staff at the Engo (local government school) preschool are coming together every Friday to take part in weekly planning and organising. Teachers from each preschool have visited the other, to learn and share ideas to ensure the best education for all children in the Engo community.
Kesho Chekechea is benefiting from other partnerships too, with a Christian Brother volunteer helping out in our preschool every Thursday until June.
Trivia night success
The Kesho Leo team in Arusha (Pete, Brittany, Julia and Carmody) put on a trivia night at the local ‘Greek Club’ to raise some cash to keep KL ticking over. Pete did a fantastic job as MC. Carmo helped on the technical front. Big thanks to Laura Kearley for groundwork and to Craig and Brittany for following up. Fantastic prizes included a range of dinners at local restaurants. The silent auction included a Kilimanjaro trek for two and a stunning tsavorite gem from Swala Gem Traders.
The team made approx US$2300 or TSH3.5 million! Steve, an electrician from The School of St Jude, won first prize in our raffle — two nights in the presidential suite at Mount Meru Hotel. This was great karma, as Steve has been helping out at KL on the weekends with electrical work. There was a big turnout, big $$$ raised and big fun had by all!
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Craig Twitt, 2010 finance manager. Not only did Craig keep our finances in order in Tanzania, he also enabled fws employees to engage in formal work contracts. Craig was often found running movie nights for the kids and hogging the ball on the soccer field. The kids miss you Craig, but welcome home to Australia, and thanks!
(goodbye)Kwaheri Tanzania
Julia Martin arrived in early March, from Birmingham, Alabama, to fill Craig’s shoes in finance. Brittany Douglas arrived in early February to assist the KL education manager with tuition, community English programs and she has dived headfirst into launching our new library project funded by the Francis Kealy Fund.
(welcome)Karibu Tanzania
Stacey Joseph — CommunicationsLauren Bartle — Online shopping listAntonia Froutzis — fws Calendar marketingSimi Verma — Salesforce Project Manager
(welcome)Karibu Australia
International Women’s Day
Mildura, Victoria, held its annual International Women’s Day function recently, which was a sell-out. Two local women, Roslyn Maye and Donata Carrazza, spoke on the topic of 'Giving and Doing'. Roslyn talked about her upcoming visit to World Vision children in Africa and our very own Kesho Leo, and Donata spoke on giving (which she has been doing for ages!) to fws. Roslyn was also thrilled to discover that 2011 Kesho Leo Education Manager Carmody Forbes is a local Mildura girl. The word continues to spread!
Our online shop is selling like hotcakes…
We've had some awesome sales on our online Shopping List: the Cotton On Foundation purchased a generator for $15000 (wow!), Karen Horne opted for a Kesho farm worker’s salary and on-costs over 3 months ($360), Ann Leith bought a scanner for KL ($165), Jackie Roszell donated $100 for livestock costs and Lorna Gow gave $55 for floor coverings, as a gift to her mum.
How about something as simple as petrol? Our trusty Land Rover (thanks, Planet Wheeler!) and super-dooper Hilux Ute are so important for helping Kesho Leo workers and volunteers work their magic. Next time you’re filling up, think about filling up for Kesho
Leo, too (tank of petrol $55). Also, now we have a generator, maybe you can see yourself purchasing the shed ($880) we need to keep it in?
To see all the goodies for sale, visit www.foodwatershelter.org.au/shoppinglist.aspx. Now with PayPal!
… but there's plenty left for you!
Craig's movie nights always drew a crowd
For information about these and other current fws volunteer opportunities in Australia and Tanzania, visit www.foodwatershelter.org.au/volunteerwithus.aspx
Kesho Leo Project Manager☛ time: Full-time position, available Nov 2011
☛ term: Minimum 12-month commitment
☛ where: Kesho Leo, accommodation provided
☛ salary package: Small stipend
☛ perks: Warm-fuzzies
You’ll be working with our Tanzanian manager to oversee the running of the Kesho Leo children’s village, as well as looking after the welfare of our volunteers in Tanzania and liaising with fws Australia. You’ll be faced with many and varied challenges, sometimes when you least expect them!, but the rewards will be overwhelming.Skills & experience:• Prior team management experience• Cross cultural understandings• Organised and proactive communicatorIs this you? Please email [email protected]
volunteer vacancies
Handy Man(ager) (Tanzania) 2011/12☛ time: Full-time position
☛ term: 3–13 month contracts, available now
☛ where: Kesho Leo, accommodation provided
☛ salary package: Small stipend
☛ perks: Warm-fuzzies
You will be working with, and training, Tanzanian staff in maintaining buildings, infrastructure systems and vehicles at Kesho Leo.Skills & experience:• Experience in a variety of infrastructure areas• Basic carpentry and/or basic plumbing skills• Knowledge of motors and solar energy
systems a bonus• Innovative with resources• Team player and good communicatorIs this you? Please email [email protected]
volunteer vacancies
Kesho Leo Social Welfare Manager☛ time: Full-time position, available now
☛ term: 12-month commitment
☛ where: Kesho Leo, accommodation provided
☛ salary package: Small stipend
☛ perks: Warm-fuzzies
This important role will see you care for the emotional and social wellbeing of Kesho Leo house mamas, children and staff. You will be responsible for the delivery of case management support to Kesho Leo families, assessing and developing appropriate responses to individual family needs, mediating conflict resolutions and coordinating community education.Skills & experience: • Qualification in psychology or social welfare,
experience working with disadvantaged women and children
• Great team skills• Organised, proactive and innovativeIs this you? Please email [email protected]
volunteer vacancies
Marketing Manager☛ time: 4-5 hours per week, on your schedule
☛ term: Minimum 12-month commitment
☛
☛ salary package: $zip
☛ perks: Warm-fuzzies
This professional volunteer opportunity is for a dynamic senior marketing superstar to play a key role in helping fws build a diverse and sustainable set of online and offline marketing initiatives. This Australian-based role will lead and support other volunteers responsible for the marketing of fundraising initiatives (F4F sponsorship program, merchandise, fundraising events, memberships, online shopping).Skills & experience: • Prior marketing management experience• Ability to coordinate volunteers who are
spread out across the country• Positive and energetic approachIs this you? Please email [email protected]
volunteer vacancies
where: Work from your home, garden, fave cafe
Golder Associates Corporation is a global ground-engineering and environmental services group. As part of its commitment to sustainability, it formed Golder Trust for Orphans in 2003, which supports sustainable development projects with a focus on services for orphaned or displaced children and families in Africa. This makes it
a perfect match with fws! In August 2009, Golder Trust generously agreed to contribute $26,800 that enabled fws to install a solar power system at Kesho Leo. Thank you!
Golder Trust For Orphans
solar!
Yep, there’s room for you. If you’re liking the sound of the work fws does and the innovative, professional and fun way in which we do it, and want to become part of it by becoming a project sponsor, please contact us! Email [email protected].
we’re after more friends…
In June 2009, the Goldman Sachs JBWere Foundation awarded a grant of $19,329 to fws for the fit-out of Kesho Leo’s bathroom, laundry, kitchen and sewing room. This enabled fws to deliver rainwater to the kitchen and buy cookware, benches, cupboards and even four kitchen sinks! Other items covered
included sewing machines to support a new small business, buckets, toilets, doors, a stepladder and a clothes line.
Goldman Sachs JBWere Foundation
sewing!
In 2007, Aussies For Orphans provided fws with grant funding to the tune of $36,000 to cover the costs of building accommodation for Kesho Leo's families. And in late 2009, AFO contributed another $1045 towards medical equipment and supplies for the health clinic. Thank you AFO!!
Aussies For Orphans
bomas!
The Planet Wheeler Foundation has been incredibly generous to fws, providing the set-up costs for the Kesho Leo permaculture systems and grounds through a $36,000 grant that paid for things like the biogas system, sheds, livestock and irrigation systems that now provide food for our mamas and kids, and organic produce now sold to bring direct income
to Kesho Leo. In 2010 Planet Wheeler again shone with kindness by donating a further $20,000 to purchase a Land Rover 4WD for safely transporting the Kesho Leo residents. Planet Wheeler was also incredibly supportive in covering many of fws’s expenses relating to security upgrades in 2008, for which fws is deeply and eternally grateful.
planet wheeler
permaculture!
The Cotton On Foundation has been donating to charities since 1991 andhas now formed a relationship with fws. They have kindly contributed USD$7,490 to help fws expand the solar power system and $15,000 for a new generator. Thank you, Cotton On!
Cotton On Foundation
solar!
our project sponsorsfws proudly enjoys the support of the following organisations. Each contributes big, gorgeous dollarage to the various projects at Kesho Leo children’s village in Tanzania, East Africa
The Francis Kealy Fund has generously donated 9 years of funding to enable Kesho Leo to set up and run a library! The library will initially support Kesho Leo residents, students and workers and in time it will go mobile (yes, mobile!) into the local community. Watch this space for updates.
Francis Kealy Fund
library!
