Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    2020 Form 990 Program AccomplishmentsWhat a year 2020 was. There aren't words to express all that each of us walked through, but one thing that wells up in our hearts is gratitude. Gratitude for each of our donors, for your genuine care and thoughtfulness, for their commitment to seeing leaders empowered and critical needs met in ways that saved lives, furthered sustainability, and brought hope and health through clean water access. It really isn't anything short of a miracle that while everything was turning upside down all around us, in the middle of a global pandemic, our donors responded with radical generosity so those in real need would still receive the life-giving support desperately required to keep on going. When COVID-19 began to spread across the globe we couldn't even begin to imagine the many ways we would be stretched and have to pivot. As stay at home orders and lockdowns went into effect here in the US and in Kenya, and with no certainty as to how long things would continue, we took steps to conserve funds. We buckled down and some of our staff chose to go without a salary for a few months so we would be able to cover ongoing emergency needs for our partners, our other staff salary and necessary operating expenses.GeneralWe raised over $709,000 in total in 2020.We raised over $94,000 in sales from our products, supporting our programs.We have reduced our overhead to allow 90% Programs, 7% Administration, 3% Fundraising.Despite COVID-19 restrictions, we took two trips to Kenya to work with our partners and distribute water filters.Sustainability ProgramsBuilding ProjectsThe Valley Light building project broke ground, the foundation poured and the walls were started.14 plots of land purchased at Lenkai School - ensuring they have land for long term food securitySolar Lights - LED solar lights for added security at Hope Beyond and Lenkai SchoolOutdoor Kitchen/Firewood Stoves installed for increased food preparation during lockdown Storage building built for food/crop storage adjacent to the outdoor kitchenBorehole Security Wall built - secured investment of deep water well and generatorSecurity CC TV Cameras installed- improved safety within compound at Hope BeyondBuilt 2 additional metal-sided classrooms - to comply with COVID-19 guidelinesTiled floors of 2 classrooms and Kitchen - improve sanitation and cleanlinessProvided 100 Desks and Chairs - comply with COVID-19 social distancing guidelinesInstalled an additional kitchen stove - increased food preparation for students at Lenkai SchoolIncome Generating ProjectsGoat Project - goat shed, purchase 5 goats, vet expenses at Hope Beyond. Many babies are already increasing the herd!Solar Powered Pumps at two hand dug boreholes at Hope Beyond reducing electricity costsChicken Coop Project - eggs are already being produced creating food and supportDrip Irrigation Project (Three Acres) - reduction in water usage, higher yielding cropsWater Distribution Piping Project - bringing piped clean water to thousands of people in the local community while generating monthly support for operations. The dairy cow project continued to grow with the birth of more calves. This ensures more milk for the kids, while extra can be sold at the market supporting this critical program.Additional land was purchased at Lenkai School for the expansion of farming activities and food security, with the long-term goal to move the school to this new property.Education ProjectsFunded 132 counseling sessions with Kutoa Project for the children at Valley LightEducational Sponsorships - Just One Africa is working with our partners to identify the children with the greatest need of support and match them with sponsors who can help with education, medical, housing, and food costs. This creates an opportunity for individuals and families to learn about the world around them and have meaningful avenues to care for others. We have provided educational support for approximately 40 children attending primary and secondary schools in Kenya. We continued a US school partnership in Alabama with a specific focus on support and building connections for our Valley Light partners.We continued our partnership Kutoa Project, aimed at addressing the trauma-related needs within caregivers and staff at Valley Light Home. We provided trauma training for the staff and teachers at Lenkai School in partnership with Kutoa Project, allowing for the growth of more trauma-informed environments.Clean Water ProgramWe ran a successful year-end campaign called Just Add Water, We exceeded our $131,300 ($133,593 raised!) goal to purchase 2020 filters. 1200 filters delivered (30,000 people)Water Filter Follow-up Program - We continued our follow up program in Central and Southern Kenya. Our southern Kenya team travels weekly to do follow up on our filters in the surrounding area collecting essential data and building good community relationships in the areas we serve. We continue to gather excellent feedback on the health the filters are providing. This vital process allows us to analyze the water filter data to monitor our success rates carefully and make any adjustments in the areas in which we serve. We are currently collecting the data using a paper-based system and entering it into spreadsheets. Then it is uploaded and shared in a cloud-based system that is accessible anywhere in the world. WASH - Water Filter, Sanitation, and Hygiene training have been provided to over 300+ people in 2020.Recycled Paper Bead Program - This continues to thrive and offers significant support to our Clean Water Program. It provides sustainable income to the women's artisan groups from whom we purchase the beads. The program also provides volunteer opportunities for young people, corporate team building events, and others as they help us to string the beads into bracelets. Vulnerable Children Monthly SupportLenkai Christian School - 2020 Total $24,000 (Rescue Center Support)Sponsorship of 36 children - providing full education, room, and board as well as medical treatments and counselingStaffFull-time US Director of Operations. Full-time US Program DirectorOne part-time person to help manage volunteer projects.VolunteersAdministrative - one regular part-time volunteer, limited due to COVID-19 restrictionsSchools and Clubs - Were paused due to COVID-19 restrictions Events - Most of our events were canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.Just One Africa partners with local leaders to create sustainable solutions for vulnerable children and the clean water crisis. These realities are made possible by Just One Africa donors who have provided many opportunities for our incredible partners in Kenya. They can now move more securely towards providing for the needs of the vulnerable children they care for. Our partners work diligently running schools, an orphanage, and a rescue center. We empower them with viable avenues to build even stronger foundations for the programs they have implemented in their communities, which is what Just One Africa is all about!
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $699.3K

  • Child Welfare and Development Programs

    2022 Form 990 Program AccomplishmentsPersevering through another year of global challenges hasn't been easy but we continue to see lives transformed through intentional efforts that bring health, hope, healing. We celebrate the good work our donors are making possible. We are committed to seeing lives changed! Completion of Valley Light Home, where 35 children find safety and love within a family setting. After four grueling years of a global pandemic, repeated crisis, and supply chain challenges, we crossed the finish line on our largest project to date with excellence. This has been our largest project to date and we are very excited to see it completed. A successful deep-water borehole, solar pumping, and clean water system for Grain of Rice Academy. Distributed 1000 life-saving water filters to families in need stopping water-borne diseases. WASH - Water Filter, Sanitation, and Hygiene training have been provided to over 300+ people in 2021. Water Filter Follow-up Program - We continued our follow up program in Central and Southern Kenya. Our southern Kenya team travels weekly to do follow up on our filters in the surrounding area collecting essential data and building good community relationships in the areas we serve. We continue to gather excellent feedback on the health the filters are providing. This vital process allows us to analyze the water filter data to monitor our success rates carefully and make any adjustments in the areas in which we serve. We are currently collecting the data using a paper-based system and entering it into spreadsheets. Then it is uploaded and shared in a cloud-based system that is accessible anywhere in the world. Replaced a water well pump and added surge protection at the Lenkai water point. Provided Operational Funding to Valley Light Home during a season of crisis and extreme need. Expanded water storage at Kutoa Project's Nairobi headquarters ensuring counseling services to children and vital training to caregivers could continue moving forward. Purchased needed items for Valley Light Home from our Furnish Their Future Campaign enabling the family to move in and feel right at home with all they needed to start a new chapter together. Installed sprinklers and landscaping for Valley Light Home, making it a beautiful place to call home. Installed two high-quality playgrounds for the children at Valley Light Home, bringing joy and fun for the children and staff to connect outside in a safe environment. Provided an in-depth three-day Trauma Training for Hope Beyond Rescue Center and Lenkai Christian School staff and caregivers, feedback from staff was transformational in how they understood the children in their care and how to support them to find healing from traumatic situation in their past. Valley Light staff and volunteers successfully facilitated and held their first water filter distribution without the US-based team being there, reaching their community with clean water, sanitation, and hygiene training. Expanded the chicken project at Hope Beyond by adding 500 chicks, greatly building their sustainability efforts towards food security and residual income from egg sales. Full Sponsorship of 54 children - providing education, room, and board as well as medical treatments and counseling. Education - Just One Africa is working with our partners to identify the children with the greatest need of support and match them with sponsors who can help with education, medical, housing, and food costs. This creates an opportunity for individuals and families to learn about the world around them and have meaningful avenues to care for others. We have provided educational support for 54 children attending primary and secondary schools in Kenya. Just One Africa partners with local leaders to create sustainable solutions for vulnerable children and the clean water crisis. These realities are made possible by Just One Africa donors who have provided many opportunities for our incredible partners in Kenya. They can now move more securely towards providing for the needs of the vulnerable children they care for. Our partners work diligently running schools, an orphanage, and a rescue center. We empower them with viable avenues to build even stronger foundations for the programs they have implemented in their communities, which is what Just One Africa is all about!
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $875.5K