East Africa Children's Project
The East Africa Children's Project (registered charity number 1136340) is a UK-based nonprofit organisation focused on alleviating poverty among children and families in East Africa through education, healthcare, and sustainable development initiatives. Founded in England and Wales, it primarily supports schools and community projects in Nairobi, Kenya, and rural Uganda.

Overview

The charity aims to empower children and their families by addressing systemic barriers to education, health, and economic stability. Its projects focus on slum communities in Nairobi, such as the Joy Children’s Centre, Faith Primary School, and Rossholme Primary School, as well as rural regions of Uganda.

Activities

Education

The organisation funds classroom construction, provides books, laptops, and uniforms, and supplies sanitary products to keep girls in school. It partners with local schools to reduce dropout rates and improve learning environments[1][2].

Health and Poverty Relief

Initiatives include funding sanitation facilities, rainwater harvesting systems, and clean-water solutions like boreholes and water filters. The charity also subsidises healthcare programs to address preventable diseases[1][3].

Sustainability

Efforts focus on long-term self-sufficiency, including biogas cooking facilities, solar lighting to replace kerosene lamps, and income-generating schemes such as sewing projects for women[1].

Governance

As of March 2024 financial filings, the charity reported an annual income of £82,043 and expenditures of £66,410. It operates under a trustee model with four unpaid trustees and relies on volunteer support[2].

Partnerships

The charity collaborates with local schools and community groups in East Africa, emphasising grassroots engagement. It also offers UK-based volunteer opportunities for fundraising and project assistance[1][2].

Safeguarding

The organisation maintains strict safeguarding policies to protect children and staff at its projects, ensuring compliance with international child welfare standards[5].

[1] https://www.eacpcharity.com [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/about-the-register-of-charities/-/charity-details/5008651 [3] https://ngoexplorer.org/charity/1136340 [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/constituency-search/-/charity-details/5008651/contact-information [5] https://www.eacpcharity.com/blank-page