The Nasio Newsletter 2019

NASIO NEWS Issue 11

“Because I rescued the poor who cried for help, and the orphan who had no helper.”

Job 29:12 (AMP) The Nasio Trust, 10 Broad street, Abingdon, OX14 3LH Telephone: 01235 856290 eMail: info@thenasiotrust.org Web: www.thenasiotrust.org The Nasio Trust is registered by the Charity Commission - Registered Charity No. 1104542

New Year, New Office!

The 2018 Nasio Golf Day

We recently moved to our new office in Abingdon. Our new address is: 10 Broad Street, Abingdon, OX14 3LH. We’d also like to say a massive thank you to Jennings for all their help with our offices over the years.

Another successful charity golf day was held at Henley Golf Club in October, raising funds for malaria prevention.

With 15 teams competing all reported that the “greens were perfect” making for some very happy golfers. Please join us on October 2nd for our 3rd Annual Golf Day. For details contact louise.russell@thenasiotrust.org

Hot Meal on Christmas day & Feeding Programme A big thank you to our generous supporters. We raised over £6000 and provided Christmas meals and support to our children, their siblings and their guardians who provide love and a family setting for our vulnerable children.

GardPassCyber “3 men in a boat” One of the Nasio trustees, Neil Passingham (and two friends) raised funds for the charity by re-running the journey of Jerome K. Jerome’s famous novel. Neil’s company GardPassCyber also kindly provided computers to staff in Kenya. Many thanks to Neil and team.

Wycombe Abbey Girls Climb Kili A group of amazing 17 year old students led by Mia Rogers successfully climbed Kilimanjaro for Nasio raising much needed funds and then volunteered at our projects.

The BBC’s James Landale Swam The Bosphorus BBC News diplomatic correspondent James Landale successfully swam the 6.5km stretch of the Bosphorus, between the continents of Europe and Asia raising much needed funds to equip our medical centre.

2018 Achievements First orphan graduates from university with a teaching degree.

400 students received uniforms in 2018 20 Nasio Trust guardians completed adult education courses Built 4 houses for families we support

Sponsor a child from just £10 per month:

360 reusable sanitary towels distributed 700 people treated for jiggers 8,740 patients at our medical centre 65 malnourished children given spirulina 226 babies delivered at our medical Centre 20 Successful Kilimanjaro Climbers

Get details of the child’s family background Receive a current photo and school report annually Enjoy the opportunity to visit and meet your child Receive a newsletter every 6 months Transform a child’s life

Visit The Website Today! www.sponsorachildinneed.com

For more information or to sign up for events: Call us on +44 (0) 1235 85

A Warm Welcome To...

Chantelle McDowell

Louise Russell

Child sponsorship & admin officer

Executive Assistant

“Becoming part of the Nasio family has been amazing. After first hearing what the Nasio Trust team did and what they stood for really sparked something inside and I really wanted to help and get involved”

THANK YOU! Egmont Trust

“After 15 years of volunteering with Nasio, I now have my dream job! I’m excited for my future with Nasio and I’m looking forward to spreading the word near and far about how incredible The Nasio Trust is.”

Westers Funding

For the provision of solar lights to help our students study at home. As well as a conservation study by Oxford University A big thank you to Egmont for funding a Peer Education programme. We have trained over 250 young people in pyscho- Interns and the planting of over 300 trees to improve the environment. social support, and sexual reproductive health.

The World We Want Funding

MPM Trust

Funding support for over 200 farmers working with the One Acre Fund model, providing high-quality seeds, fertilizer, and expert agricultural training to improve crop yields.

Thank you to MPM Trust for funding Solar Power in our Medical Centre. An energy back up system during power black outs.

Volunteer Nurses and Health Professionals The Medical Centre provides an excellent opportunity for medical professionals, students on their electives and those interested in a medical career to volunteer. Last year we were privileged to host two nurses, Jo a midwife from the UK and Joyce from the US. They brought their expertise and learned from the experience of working in rural poor communities. If you would like to volunteer contact louise.russell@thenasiotrust.org

UPDATES FROM AFRICA...

First Nasio Orphan Graduates

More Tanzania Water Tanks

We celebrated the success of Japheth, the first Nasio supported child to graduate with a degree. He was awarded a bachelor in education at a ceremony attended by over 3,000 people.

Thanks to the generosity of Abingdon Rotary we were able to install further water tanks to the community of Oldonyo Sambu in Tanzania. This will provide safe drinking water to families, many of whom have been seriously affected by naturally occurring excessive fluoride levels in the ground water.

Graduation Day! We celebrate their achievement together and wish them all the luck in their new endeavour.

Japheth has been supported following the death of both his parents and his younger brother in 2009. Through the tragedy of his early life he struggled, but with the support of Nasio he persevered saying “you will fail if you concentrate on the closed door and you will only succeed if you look up and explore the doors that have been opened by God”. “I want to thank the Trust for the support and for believing in me. I dedicate this achievement to everyone who made it happen”

56290, email info@thenasiotrust.org or visit www.thenasiotrust.org now!

2019 Events: Save the dates!

The Blenheim Palace 7K Run | 28th April 2019

A stunning location for a wonderful event. Email info@thenasiotrust.org to get involved

The Nasio Golf Day | 2nd October 2019

Enthusiastic amateur, or an avid golfer, don’t miss it

The Nasio Thank You & Music Event | April 26th 2019 (7:00pm) Nasio celebrating our supporters with the help of ‘Musical Banquet’.

Dorchester to visit Kenya | November 2019

Plan a volunteering trip for your group at www.volunteerforcharity.org

The Fire Walk | September 14th 2019

Challenge yourself to walk over hot coals in aid of Nasio (Tickets £25.00)

Climb Kilimanjaro With The Nasio Trust | Dates throughout 2019 Take on the Kili challenge of a lifetime at www.climbkilimanjaroforcharity.com

90 Years Old and Still Fundraising Freda Skinner celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends.

Freda is still fundraising and supporting Nasio as energetically as ever.

Over the years she has sponsored children, knitted hats, jumpers and Teddys to raise funds and visited Kenya 4 times. Happy birthday Freda - Thank you for your amazing support.

Save the Date for The Nasio Friendship Event 2019 Our Nasio Friendship event will be a great opportunity for our supporters and friends to come together to share their passion for supporting our work and children in Mumias & Musanda, Kenya. Please save the date. April 26th in the Old Jury Room, Oxford Castle Quarter

What Santa Brought for Christmas Thank you Florence 6 year old Florence asked Santa for something special for the children in Kenya.

She was overjoyed Christmas morning to find Santa had left £20 which with her savings she brought over £40 to the Nasio office. What an incredible young lady!

Brighton College – Abu Dhabi 20 students and staff from Abu Dhabi travelled to volunteer.

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds to visit and see the work we do and experience life in a different culture. The experience is life changing.

“ I feel like I have gained a better understanding of how less fortunate people live and now feel much more connected and eager to help” J Evans (17)

Cokethorpe School - Oxfordshire Kenya Volunteering Lower sixth students from Cokethorpe travelled to Kenya to volunteer. They took part in activities including, medical outreach, tree planting and helping in various projects. James (17) wrote:

“I now have a better view of what we have and take for granted, we met really good and friendly people who were always welcoming whatever their circumstance.”

Thanks to the Junior school for the Christmas gifts for our Nasio children and for Cokethorpe‘s continued commitment and support.

Could You Leave a Charitable Gift in Your Will?

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Volunteer With Us! Help us change lives at our projects in Western Kenya.

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