Programs
Sanitary Pads/Towels Distribution Programne
This is a program run by KTF that delivers sanitary pads and health education to Kenyan girls from poor social and economic backgrounds to make sure that periods do not get in the way of Girls right to Education.
Over 850,000 Girls in Kenya miss school 5 to 6 days every month during their menstruation because they lack sanitary pads. This means that a girl who is absent from school due to menses for five days per month loses 15 learning days equivalent to 2 weeks of learning in every school term.
KTF seeks to support these girls from poor social economic background with annual packs of sanitary towels to reduce absenteeism from school leading to poor performance.
Mercy Train Food Distribution Programme
is aimed at bringing hope to needy vulnerable families in the community by meeting their physical needs. I.e. providing a balanced food nutrition basket, toiletries, soap and clothing.Since its inception in March 2022 about 500 famillies have benefited from the same.
-It is done on a continuous basis depending on the vulnerability and also availability of the food reserves. We currently do three main cycles a year (i.e. Easter holidays, August and over Christmas. Each cycle currently benefits at least 250needy and vulnerable families who are mapped out by a special team (called outreach team) tasked to carry out needs assessment and records for all beneficiaries before each main cycle.
We have so far been able to be a blessing to over 1000needy families through our food distribution program during the Covid-19 pandemic period till presently and still counting.
MTEP (Mercy Train Empowerment Programme)
Aims to contribute towards the reduction of poverty and unemployment, among the youth and women by offering free vocational training on handicraft skills such as embroidery, basket making, weaving, tailoring, soap detergent making, agribusiness value chains, bead works, hair dressing, leather work and business support for startups .
It involves increasing the economic productivity of these groups in the community; and improve their livelihoods through sustainable income generating activities.
KTF Riziki Chama
The aim of this platform banking is to enhance the socio-economic status of people particularly those from poor backgrounds that are “unbankable”. Poverty has been a major issue partly due to the high interest rate that is imposed on the loans by financial institutions and the demand for collateral, without which most people cannot access loans.
Our approach is to begin building their financial assets and skills through savings rather than debt. At KTF Riziki Chama, members save and borrow immediately from their savings. It can either be short-term or long-term loans. This is expected to empower them and eradicate extreme poverty. It has been noted that this model is quite efficient in managing finances credit and improve quality of lives.
Activity: Members contribute with as little as 200 Kshs per month. Members who consistently contribute will be able to borrow money from the kitty and repay it with interest. As a result, an increasing pool of income would be generated. Members are encouraged to consider increasing their monthly contribution from the current rate of 200 Ksh per month to a higher rate.
Loans given: Members can easily obtain loans from the organization as long as they contribute. Loans are granted based on the amount of money contributed. The money they borrow will be used to improve their livelihoods by starting small businesses, paying their children’s fees, building homes.etc
- Individuals with debt, must pay.
- Investment projects are considered that boost the KTF Riziki Chama’s income.
Accounting-. KTF Riziki Chama keeps an orderly file of the group’s finances in form of cashbook. It also keeps records like individual passbook, minute books, attendance books and savings/loan book.
Disability focus (Physically and Mentally Challenged Group)
Purpose: It exists to reach, bring hope and to foster the spiritual wellbeing for people with special by spiritually nurturing and empowering their disability needs.
The objective is to win, hold, train and sensitize the community around them of their plight
Description: Targets mainly those with disabilities in the community such as the deaf, blind autistic, physically challenged, mentally challenged etc.
It offers training, resources materials, aid kits (crutches, wheel chairs. Ear gadgets etc.)., access to special education medical attention, adult pampers and flood nutrition to help in all areas of their lives
Unique features: Special events and activities are held for the Special Needs group to entertain them, play with them, bond with them, listen and finally to highlight the issues related to them and their interactions with the community