Wow… what a year 2022 was! As we hit 2023 running with exciting news to start the year, we’ve taken a look back over everything you have helped us achieve during the past 12 months.
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We are pleased to confirm the 2022 Big Give Christmas Challenge is now OPEN! The first £4,000 donated to us between 29th November and 6th December will be doubled by our amazing match funders. One donation, twice the impact.
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Save The Date! For the first time, African Children’s Fund is taking part in The BigGive 2022 Christmas Challenge! Donations made to our special Porridge Clubs page from 29th November – 6th December will be doubled, up to £4,000. Read on for more.
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Monday 10th October 2022 is World Porridge Day. We're asking you to join in our celebrations by hosting a fundraising porridge breakfast for your friends, family or colleagues during the week commencing 10th October and helping us raise 3,000 mugs of porridge.
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For a long time, we've explained how going to school is about more than being able to read and write, with numerous long-term benefits that transform a child's future. As children return to school in the UK, find out what this really means.
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Movement For Good is back! With 620 £1,000 awards up for grabs this year through draws in June, September and December, we need your nomination to be in with a chance of success.
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Are you planning on giving something up for Lent? Why not give back at the same time?
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Fairtrade Fortnight returns from 21st February - 6th March 2022 and this year, the Fairtrade Foundation is focussing its activities around the effects of the climate crisis on food supply around the world. Why does Fairtrade Fortnight matter to African Children’s Fund?
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Two weeks ago, we introduced you to Kiama Primary School, the newest member of our Kenyan Porridge Clubs programme. Today, we're delighted to introduce the second new school to join in the scheme: welcome Juja Farm Primary School!
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Before we press on with our 2022 objectives, we like to start the new year with an opportunity for reflection on the previous 12 months. Despite continued Coronavirus disruption, our Infographic demonstrates a year of programme highlights!
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Read on for an unusual story from our Witney charity shop, with a happy ending!
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Help us celebrate World Porridge Day on 10th October 2021 by donating 3,000 mugs of porridge to Kenyan school Porridge Clubs this October!
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2021’s Day of the African Child celebrations - while still limited due to local Coronavirus restrictions - will be more widespread than they were in 2020. It’s certainly been a tumultuous year but as a proud African charity, we are pleased to celebrate this year’s Day of the African Child by exploring the importance of education.
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Would you like to convert 21 seconds of your time into a year's education for 44 children? By nominating us for an Ecclesiastical Movement For Good award, you can do exactly that!
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On International Women’s Day 2021, we are celebrating two very special women who both Choose to Challenge. Though their stories have very different beginnings, there are huge parallels in their determination, positivity, motivation and care for others. Read on if you’re in need of a little inspiration!
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Since Kenyan schools fully reopened on 4th January 2021 from their almost 10-month Coronavirus closure, re-enrolment in schools supported by African Children’s Fund stands at over 90%. However, malnutrition is an unexpected consequence of lockdown. Find our how Porridge Clubs combat this.
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In the wake of World Porridge Day, we are proud to bring you Brenda’s Story. Kenyan school Porridge Clubs allowed Brenda to dream. In turn, she turned her dreams into reality. Read on to find out why she credits Porridge Clubs as a turning point.
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