Wema Centre Trust Annual Report 2017

Annual Report & Financial Statements

2017 The Wema Centre Trust Annual Report | 2017

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Contents Remarks by the Founder/Trustee 4 Fundraising Committee Chairman 6 Program Highlights 7 Education and Skills Training 8 University Graduations, Vocational Training, The Mabati Technical Training Institute Sponsorships (MTTI) sponsorships CHILDCARE 10 A Boy Shelter at Last, Residential Care for Former Street Girls O UTREACH 11 Rescues, Re-unifications, HEALTH CARE 12 Bomu Hospital and Wema Centre PSYCHO SO CIAL SUPP ORT 13 Children Voices, The Wema Birthday, Word of Life Camp, Fitness for Life Gym, Damen Shipyards’ Social Boost I NSTITUTIO NAL STRE N G T HE N I N G 14 Thank You to Nakumatt Holdings Ltd, Staff Training, Completion of the Boundary Wall Financial Report as at 31St December 2017

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Wema Fundraising Dinner 2017 Sponsors

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Remarks by the Founder/Trustee I look back to 1992 when I set out to rescue a group of six young girls from the streets and I thank God, for this far He has brought us.

I am a witness to the fact that a simple act of

including an education system, a computer

offering friendship and a helping hand can be

school, E-learning street mobile education

life changing. The six girls have since moved

(the Dream Catcher), counseling, residential

on to fruitful lives in their own families, but

care, vocational training and of course the

the work has continued and will go on until

social programs such as choirs and traditional

the need is no longer there.

dance that bring joy and build confidence in our children.

We invite you to read this report which offers a quick look at our work. The institution

I am grateful for our staff who continue to

has created a number of excellent programs

serve selflessly. Some of our staff such as

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Henry our Program Director and Luther our

every effort not just to rescue street children

Head of Education, joined Wema as volunteers

but to address the root causes of the problem.

and they chose to stay and look after the children, helping them grow into fulfilled and

May God’s richest blessings be bestowed on

responsible adults. They are servant leaders

all those who show kindness and generosity

who strive to train other staff and develop the

to Wema Centre.

program to continue in its mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and reintegrating street children back into families.

May I also take this opportunity to express my heart felt and deep gratitude to all our sponsors and donors who support our work and make it possible for the children to regain

Lucy Yinda

their childhood and get an education whilst

Founder/Trustee

living in safety. Wema has received favor and unexpected help for the children in terms of food, medical care, school sponsorships and funds to run the program. We are grateful to those who have given even when they themselves were struggling, as well as to those who have been generous with their wealth and their time.

We are indeed honored to have overwhelming goodwill from the local business community, and

we

look

forward

to

unrelenting

partnerships that will bring to an end the disturbing existence of street children in Kenya. We shall continue to join hands with like-minded people and institutions in making

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Remarks by the Fundraising Committee Chairman I wish to report that once again we had a super fundraising event in January 2017.

For various reasons, the event took place in January instead of the traditional October/ November. This created some challenges, January being a busy holiday month for most people.

These challenges made it difficult for us to meet our target of Ksh. 20 million, falling short

by Ksh. 5million. However, we received very kind support from every one that we called upon and even those who were not able to

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contribute received us well and I am sure that they too will contribute in future.

Without the support of friends, donors and sponsors, the event would not happen at all and

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The work we do continues to transform the lives of the children in very real

we therefore owe it all to the kind and generous

and vital ways.

support that we received as we made phone calls and visited people, interrupting their busy schedules. I would also like to thank the Pride

Finally, and on behalf of the committee,

Inn Paradise Beach Resort, for giving us an un-

I would like to appeal for your continued

matched deal for the event.

support. The work we do continues to transformation the lives of the children in

Not only was the night a tremendous success,

very real and vital ways and we are proud

but it was also a memorable one for our guests

as a community to be associated with

who were thoroughly entertained courtesy of

such important work. Together we all can

Eric Omondi, his brother and their dancers and

make a genuine and permanent change by

of course the Wema children’s choir. All the

continuing to hold hands in this effort.

entertainers displayed awesome talent and expertise, totally mesmerizing the audience. Eric Omondi who was also the emcee unfolded the program in very professional yet entertaining manner making the evening a total delight.

I would also like to express deep gratitude to the Fundraising Committee members who are a very able and very special group of people,

Thank you

very much indeed and may God richly bless you

namely; Lucy Yinda, Abdul Samji, Said Twahir, Alex Leteipan, Catrin Schwerring, Fatma Awale and Jackie Maina. I sincerely appreciate their

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commitment, time and patience.

Chairman – Wema Fundraising Committee

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

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Highlights

Partners

Education

We welcomed new partners whose support

Most of our children who sat for Kenya

has enriched the services offered to our

Certificate

beneficiaries. The new partners included:

(K.C.S.E) in 2016 scored good grades and

• The Street Families Rehabilitation Trust

received admission to reputable colleges

Fund (S.F.R.T.F)

of

Secondary

Examination

and universities to pursue various courses

• Mr. Lorenz Winkel and Family from

in 2017.

Austria • A new MOU with Bomu Hospital

Education

• Gibbs Primary School

We have recently established a hostel for Mabati

Street Boys which has greatly enhanced our

Technical Training Institute in Mariakani

impact in the Mombasa County. In 2017,

• Enhanced

partnership

with

we rescued 10 boys, who were the first to The Street Families Rehabilitation Trust

benefit from our new street boys’ residential

Fund (S.F.R.T.F) who gave us a grant

care and rehabilitation program. The boys

of Kshs 4,380,602.90 for the period

now reside in the newly established boys

2016 – 2017 and tripled that amount for

shelter and are engaged in the Wema street

the 2017-2018 period. The funds were

boys program.

earmarked towards rescuing, rehabilitating and reintegrating children previously living in the streets back to their communities

M.O.U A new MOU with Bomu Hospital

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EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING NAME

SEX FORMER SECONDARY SCHOOL

MEAN COURSE GRADE CHOSEN

INSTITUTION ENROLLED IN

Eunita Akumu

F

Ng’iya Girls Secondary School

B

Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering Technology)

Technical University of Kenya- Nairobi

Jamila Ndinda John

F`

Karura SDA Secondary School

B-

Bachelor of ScienceIndustrial Biotechnology

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology - Juja

Ruth Lucy Anyango

F

Ng’iya Girls Secondary School

B-

Bachelor of Marine Business Management

Moi University Eldoret

Mary

F

Ng’iya Girls Secondary School

C-

Diploma

Kenya Coast

in Supplies

Polytechnic-

and Chain

Mombasa

Saumu Rodgers

Management

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College and University Enrollments

partner with Wema Centre in various ways to support the Vocational Training project.

The Wema Centre youth who sat for K.C.S.E

The Partners included; Bahari Beach Hotel,

were all smiles when they got admission to

Bomu

different colleges and universities across the

Foundation,

country.

Voyager Beach Hotel, Mombasa Apparel Ltd

Hospital,

Kaluworks/Chandaria

SAFARICOM

Foundation,

– Mtwapa, National Government through University Graduations

local chief and his village elders, County government through Education & Children

Two of our university students graduated with

Affairs Department and the Department of

honors in December 2017.i.e. Reagan Ochieng

Gender Youth and Sports.

with a Diploma in Business Administration from Maseno University and Immaculate Anyango Moi University - Eldoret.

The Mabati Technical Training Institute Sponsorships (MTTI) sponsorships

Vocational Training

The Wema Centre youth continue to

with a degree in Business Management from

benefit from annual sponsorships by Mabati We had a colorful Graduation Ceremony for the

Technical Training Institute to pursue various

Wema 2017 Vocational Training where 35 youths

skills training courses that are not offered

were recognized for their well-deserved efforts

at the Wema Centre Vocational Training

in mastering life changing entrepreneurship

Program. In 2017, Eleven (11) Wema

skills in Catering & housekeeping, Tailoring and

youth were trained in diverse livelihood

Dressmaking and Computing skills. The 35 youths

skills ranging from Beauty Therapy &

were each provided with a sewing machine

Hairdressing, Motor Vehicle Mechanics to

generously donated by Bomu Hospital as startup

Advanced Machine Operator.

kits. The event was attended by representatives from various organizations and companies that

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CHILDCARE Shelter, Feeding, Clothing, Parental Love And Care A Boys Shelter at last!

We, established a 22-bed space residential facility to take in street boys of between 2 – 10 years, a move necessitated by the sharp increase in numbers of young boys living and operating in the streets of Mombasa. The project was established alongside the existing girls’ shelter as we continue to engage the concerned authorities (both at the county and National level) and other stakeholders in finding long term solutions to the increasing street children’s problem. The first group of 10 boys were registered into the program at the end of September 2017.

Residential Care for Former Street Girls We took care of 68 girls rescued from the streets of Mombasa including 11 who were rescued in 2017.

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Job Placements

OUTREACH Street Outreach and Family Re-Unification

Felix Oduor (18 years) and Victor Omondi (19 years) successfully exited

from

our

community

support program in Thika. Felix now works as security guard with a local security firm in Thika while Victor works as a caretaker

Rescues

for one of the students’ hostel A total of 11 new children (all girls) of between 4 years

near Mt Kenya University also

to 15 years were rescued from the streets of Mombasa in

in Thika. Wema supported their

2017. The rescues were executed through referrals by the

3 months’ rent and purchase of

Children’s Department and our direct intervention. The

several household items in order

new girls rescued were:

to start them off smoothly. In addition, 5 youth who trained

• Regina Achieng, 11yrs

• Mary Ndunge, 15yrs

in Advance Machine Operator

• Aisha Nzangalo, 12yrs

• Hellen Wakio 4yrs

(Tailoring & Dressmaking) course

• Khadija Nzangalo, 9yrs

• Mariam Mohammed 8yrs

• Zawadi Nzangalo, 5yrs

• Lydia Margaret 7yrs

• Anita Pili, 8 yrs

• Regina Mgeni 9 rs

• Aisha Mwende, 15yrs

were recommended by MTTI to Mombasa Apparel EPZ Ltd and were absorbed in employment in early October 2017.

Re-unifications We facilitated the following exits from Wema Centre through family reunifications.

• Saumu Rodgers (18 yrs) was reunified with her mother in Kilifi • Marvis Muyoga (19 ys) was re-unified to her uncle in Kakamega • Lucy Anyango (18 years) was re-unified to her aunty in SemeKisumu • Clara Ngina (20 years) was re-unified with her mother in Likoni.

Under certain circumstances, we continue supporting the beneficiaries for continued education while they learn to live with their original families and integrate into the new communities.

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HEALTHCARE Bomu - Wema Partnership Renewed!!!

Bomu Hospital and Wema permanent presence at the Centre

reaffirmed

commitment a

healthy

their Centre in Bamburi in the form of

towards a satellite clinic which is located and

active in

the

Wema

community

community both within wing. The Clinic attends to all and outside Wema Centre the Wema Children medical by formally renewing their cases offering special terms in partnership for a further respect of their medical bills 5-year term (2017 – 2022), as well as HIV/AIDS prevention through a Memorandum services for the wider Bamburi of Understanding (MOU). community.

The hospital now has a

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PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT

The Wema Birthday

Children Voices

We celebrate Birthdays for It is an event that celebrates

We continually connect our

all our children on the 11th our growth and achievements

children to various learning

August or thereabout, every in the field of child protection

and

sharing

opportunities

as well as giving the previously

where they get exposed and

marginalized

a

enlightened on topical issues

This begun in 2008 and was platform to celebrate their

that affect them. One such

necessitated by the fact that lives. The September 2017

opportunity was offered to

most of our children do not event was attended by over

Pauline Ayuma, Lucy Muthoni

know their exact dates of birth 200 Wema children and some

and

and only get to hear about alumni who were treated to a

participated in the bi-annual

birthday parties from friends free movie courtesy of Nyali

Mombasa Children’s Assembly

and schoolmates. Over the Cinemax and thereafter, a day

on

years, the annual event has long fun filled event at Wema

accountability that took place

grown to be also recognized Centre Bamburi, courtesy of

at the Jambo Village Hotel in

Anniversary the Voyager Beach Resort and

Chaani, Mombasa in August

year.

as

a

Wema

children

celebration, marking Wema’s the sister companies Brookside development and Milestones.

Hidaya

good

Hassan

governance

2017.

and CBA Bank.

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who

and

Fitness for Life Gymnasium

Word of Life Camp 26th Nov – 2nd Dec 2017

Damen Shipyards’ Social Boost

The proprietor of Fitness for

We celebrate Birthdays for

Wema children were treated

Life Gym, Mr. Simon was

all our children on the 11th

to gift of beautiful polo shirts

provident enough to allow

August or thereabout, every

by Damen Shipyards’ all the

the Wema children utilize

year.

way from Netherlands!

his state-of-the-art gym in Bamburi. The children were

This begun in 2008 and was

also enrolled into dance and

necessitated by the fact that

Taekwondo classes and other

most of our children do not

indoor sports of their choice

know their exact dates of birth

free of charge during school

and only get to hear about

holidays in order to enhance

birthday parties from friends

their physical fitness. The

and schoolmates. Over the

children benefited greatly in

years, the annual event has

terms of weight control and

grown to be also recognized

general fitness. The Wema

as

children have formed dance

celebration, marking Wema’s

and taekwondo teams that

development and Milestones.

have

amazed

many

with

their

powerful

and

lively

demonstrations during special occasions such as the 2017 Wema

Vocational

Training

Graduation.

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a

Wema

Anniversary

INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING

Thank You to Nakumatt Holdings Ltd We recognize and appreciate in the most humble manner, the unwavering support we so graciously received from Nakumatt Holdings Ltd for the last six years in the form of a monthly credit of Ksh 41,600/- towards household and food items.

They were true friends of Wema Centre!

Completion of the Boundary Wall The project was started in May 2015, at a cost of Ksh 5 million Staff Training

being part of our security and

In our quest to develop the capacity of our staff, we participated in several trainings within and outside Mombasa, which included the Gender Based Violence and Child Safeguarding Policy training that took place between July and August 2017 at Bomu Hospital in Magongo and “Waweza Bila Macho� training facilitated by Vision of the Blind Organization at Wema Centre where 2 of our staff members i.e Natasha Rehema, Richard Chango and a Wema youth, Angela Lusike underwent a 1 month training on how to use Braille (a writing system for the visually impaired people).

safety enhancement program.

The basic construction work of the 590-meter boundary stone wall around the entire Centre came to a completion in

August

2017.

Further

work requires to be done to

complete

the

finishing

touches and beautification, which we plan to undertake in 2018.

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FINANCIAL REPORT AS AT ST 31 DEC 2017 The presentation above reflects our financial situation, explaining how all the funds raised in 2017 were utilized.

Our donors continued to provide much needed support through donations in cash, goods and services. These donations enabled us to carry out our program, including paying fees to schools and colleges, catering for medical needs of our children, conducting daily outreach activities in the streets including rescue operations, family tracing and family re-unifications.

In terms of capital expenditure, we undertook a wall construction project to enhance security at the Centre, which apart from the finishing touches that are yet to be done, the wall structure is now complete.

We treasure the support of our fundraising committee which continues to provide our main source of funding through the Annual Gala Dinner.

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FINANCIAL REPORT AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2017 2017

2016

2015

Ksh

Ksh

Ksh

General fund

58.06

58.57

55.62

Revaluation reserve

29.60

29.75

29.91

Noncurrent liabilities’

-

-

-

Borrowings

-

-

0.79

Total

87.66

88.33

86.32

Non-current Assets

67.62

66.88

64.57

Current Assets

20.26

22.97

23.18

Current Liabilities

(0.23)

(1.53)

-1.43

Net current Assets

20.03

21.44

21.7

Long term Liabilities

-

-

-

87.66

88.33

86.32

Regular donors/sponsors

9.43

11.22

4.6

General well-wishers

6.40

6.57

5.95

15.35

19.26

8.78

(Figures in millions of shillings)

Total

INCOME & EXPENDITURES Income

Fundraising & Income Generating activities Interest income, dividends, investments & credit write off Total

1.61

0.89

1.24

32.79

37.95

20.57

EXPENSES Program expenses

28.88

29.83

25.44

4.58

5.32

5.05

33.46

35.15

30.49

-

-

(0.67)

2.80

Program support Total

Excess of income over expenses

-9.92

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REVENUE SUMMARY

2017

2016

2015

Ksh

Ksh

Ksh

Funds for Action through Education

2.84

2.98

2.6

Terre De Hommes

0.14

0.33

0.6

S.F.R.T.F

6.44

4.38

1.4

100% to children

0.02

-

-

-

3.53

-

Cash donations and donations in kind

6.40

6.57

5.7

Interest income, dividends, investments & credit write off Project surplus

1.61

0.89

-

0.53

1.78

1.114

Fund raising income

14.82

17.49

7.6

Total

32.79

37.95

19.014

Nos vies en partage foundation

We treasure the support of our fundraising committee which continues to provide our main source of funding through the Annual Gala Dinner.

A copy of the audited financial report can be obtained on request via info@wemacentre.org External Auditors.

PKF Kenya Certified Public Accountants P.O Box 90553- 80100 Mombasa

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WEMA FUNDRAISING DINNER 2017 SPONSORS Platinum Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

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