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FOCUS DREAM CENTER RIURU, KENYA Pastor Samuel Kariuki 22 Douglas Street Worcester, MA 01603 kkariuki@msn.com (508) 723-6917 FocusDreamCenter.org Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 1

FOCUS • FAMILIES, ORPHANS, AND CHILDREN UNDER STRESS (FOCUS) • FOCUS WAS AN INITIATIVE FOR YOUTHS IN 2000 • FOCUS WAS REGISTERED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF KENYA IN 2002 Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 2

ORPHANS & VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN KENYA The number of orphans and vulnerable children is estimated to be over 2.8 million in Kenya. • Some 47 percent of children are said to be orphaned as a result of HIV and AIDS and many more remain vulnerable • due to several other factors. In Africa, it is estimated that there are 34 million orphaned children • Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 3

FAMILIES ORPHANS CHILDREN UNDER STRESS FOCUS is a Non Governmental Organization formed as a response to the socio economic challenges faced by the children, youth and community at large. With emphasis on HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support Vision :- TO be a distinguished community service organization promoting humanity for all Mission:- FOCUS provides sustainable community programs through evidence based programs that are Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 4 effective and efficient

FOCUS DREAM CENTER • FOCUS DREAM CENTER KENYA FORMED IN 2012 AT LIBERTY CHURCH • FORMED THROUGH THE NEW ENGLAND DREAM CENTER • FOCUS DREAM CENTER KENYA (SEPARATE ENTITY IN USA, AND IN KENYA, CALLED: FOCUS) Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 5

FOCUS DREAM CENTER KENYA PROJECT • PROVIDE SCHOOL BUILDINGS FOR EDUCATION • MICRO-FLUSH TOILETS TO IMPROVE SANITATION • PROVIDE A SAFE WATER SUPPLY TO 120 STUDENTS • PROVIDE SAFE WATER SUPPLY FOR IRRIGATION AND COMMUNITY SALE • FAITH CENTRIC EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR ORPHANS Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 6

DREAM CENTER KENYA PROJECTS • YOUTH PROGRAMS • GUARDIANS FOR ORPHANS • FUNDING EDUCATION AND EDUCATION MATERIALS (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY) • PROVIDING FOOD AND NUTRITION FOR ORPHANS • HEALTH CARE AND MEDICAL MISSIONS FOR ORPHANS AND COMMUNITY • HEALTH EDUCATION AND SCREENING (HIV/AIDS) • THE CONTAINER PROJECT (2012-2014) • PRIMARY SCHOOL BUILDING (2016) • THE SANITATION PROJECT (2016 CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS) Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 7 • SAFE, CLEAN WATER SUPPLY THROUGH A NEW WATER WELL (DRILLED 2012, PUMP – 2016?)

YOUTH PROGRAMS • HIV AND AIDS AWARENESS AND PREVENTION • YOUTH PROGRAMS AND EMPOWERMENT • TRAINING – SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO ENABLE YOUTH TO PLAY POSITIVE ROLE IN SOCIETY • YOUTH PERFORM COMMUNITY HIV SCREENING • YOUTH PERFORM COMMUNITY DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 8

GUARDIANS • PLACEMENT OF ORPHANS INTO HOMES (EXTENDED FAMILY OR COMMUNITY) • HEALTH EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR GUARDIANS • TRAINING & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (HOUSEHOLD AND SMALL BUSINESS) FOR GUARDIANS • RESOURCES (FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER) FOR BETTERMENT OF BOTH GUARDIAN/ORPHAN Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 9

EDUCATION AND EDUCATION MATERIALS • GOVERNMENT OPERATED SCHOOLS • ORPHANS GATHERED AS A COMMUNITY, YOUTH TAKE ORPHANS TO SCHOOL • FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION FOR ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN • FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION MATERIALS FOR ORPHANS Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 10

FOOD AND NUTRITION PROJECT • PROVIDE FOOD (3 MEALS/DAY) TO ORPHANS • ORPHANS GATHER FOR BREAKFAST AT FOCUS CENTER • YOUTH RESPONSIBLE FOR COOKING MEALS AND DELIVERY OF LUNCH AT SCHOOL • RETURN TO FOCUS CENTER FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, BIBLE EDUCATION, & ACTIVITIES • YOUTH COOK AND SERVE DINNER TO ORPHANS Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 11

HEALTH AND MEDICAL MISSIONS • TEACHING ORPHANS PROPER LIFESTYLE AND GOOD EATING HABITS • TEACHING ORPHANS, YOUTH, & GUARDIANS HYGIENE, CLEANLINESS, AND DISEASE PREVENTION • DIABETES, BLOOD PRESSURE, AND HIV SCREENING • TAKING ORPHANS TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 12

THE CONTAINER PROJECT (2012-2014) • GATHERING RESOURCES AT LIBERTY CHURCH DONATED TO FOCUS DREAM CENTER & COMMUNITY • SHOES, CLOTHING, BICYCLES, COMPUTERS, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, SOUND SYSTEMS, & BOOKS • LOGISTICAL AND CUSTOMS CHALLENGES • DIRECTLY AFFECTED 130 PASTORS IN 130 CHURCHES AND 13 ORPHAN CENTERS • THE CONTAINER PROJECT IMPACTED OVER 15,000 PEOPLE AND OVER 200 ORPHANS LIVES IMPROVED Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 13

PRIMARY SCHOOL PROJECT • SERVES MORE THAN 200 ORPHANS, IN GRADES 1-8 • TWO CLASSROOM BLOCK STRUCTURE (COMPLETED 2016) • FUTURE EXPANSION FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE • COLLEGE TRAINED TEACHERS (REQUIRED) WORK WITH UNTRAINED TEACHER ASSISTANTS Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 14

SANITATION PROJECT • PROVIDES 4 EA SELF-COMPOSTING MICRO-FLUSH TOILETS FOR THE ORPHANAGE • PROVIDE TRAINING IN CONSTRUCTION SKILLS IN MAKING MICRO-FLUSH TOILETS • CREATE SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOCUS ORPHANS • OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPANDING TOILETS AS THE ORPHANAGE EXPANDS • MICRO-LOAN PROGRAM EXTENDS SANITATION TO COMMUNITY THROUGH MAKER-LENDER PROGRAM Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 15

GSAP MICRO-FLUSH TOILET • OFF-GRID SOLUTION, SELF COMPOSTING MICRO-FLUSH (USES 1 CUP OF GREY WATER) TOILETS • REQUIRES NO SEWER, USES LOCALLY AVAILABLE EARTHWORMS IN DIGESTER COMPARTMENT • COMPOST MATERIAL REMOVED EVERY 2-3 YEARS AND THEN SAFELY USED FOR AGRICULTURE • SEALED DIGESTER CREATES INCREASE HYGIENE, REDUCES DISEASE AND INFECTIONS • USES LOCALLY AVAILABLE BUILDING MATERIALS • COST IS $300 FOR DOUBLE FAMILY UNIT, $450/UNIT FOR MULTI-USE APPLICATIONS Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 16

SAFE WATER SUPPLY • DEEP ROCK WATER WELL PROVIDES 20,000 LITERS/DAY, ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN 120-200 ORPHANS • ALSO PROVIDES A SAFE DRINKING WATER SOURCE TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY • ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMP DELIVERS TO DUAL TANK ELEVATED ON A TOWER • PROVIDES TO THE ORPHANS FIRST, THEN SOLD TO THE COMMUNITY WITH ANY EXCESS • TESTED TO MEET LOCAL GOVERNMENT STANDARDS • REDUCED DISEASE AND INCREASES EFFECTIVE USE Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 17 OF TIME

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SAFE WATER SUPPLY 2 X10,000 Liter Tanks Used for Orphans and & 10 Meter Tower Plan Kiosk sales to community Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 19 DAB 100 mm Submersible borehole pump

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT • OVER 100 PASTORS AND THEIR CHURCHES ARE PROVIDED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TRAINING • TRAINING IN MANAGEMENT SKILLS • TRAINING AND INSPIRING THE YOUTH TO PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY • OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY (HEALTH AND SPIRITUAL SERVICES) • EMPLOYMENT TRAINING • RESULTS IN A POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITY Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 20

LONG TERM VISION FOR FOCUS DREAM CENTER • SCHOOL BUILDINGS – PRIMARY AND SECONDARY • HOUSING FOR 200+ ORPHANS • CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER FOR ORPHANAGE AND LOCAL COMMUNITY • SANITATION FOR ORPHANAGE • HEALTH CLINIC • LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT • FARMING, AGRICULTURE, AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SUPPLY Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 21