Emergency Support for Flood-Affected Families in Homa Bay County<br />Community Action for Health and Development (CAHED) is responding to the urgent needs of families displaced by recent floods in Homa Bay County, Kenya. Many households have lost their homes, food supplies, school materials, and basic belongings. Vulnerable groups including children, persons with disabilities, and the elderly are most affected.<br />Through this request, CAHED is mobilizing support to provide essential relief items using flexible and accessible approaches. We are seeking assistance through voucher funds, courier delivery of supplies, and direct drop-offs from donors to reach affected communities quickly and safely.<br />The requested support will help families access:<br />Food and clean water<br />Basic household items (bedding, cooking utensils)<br />Hygiene and sanitation supplies<br />Clothing and school materials for children<br />Our goal is to restore dignity, meet immediate survival needs, and support families as they begin to recover.<br />With your support, we can reach those most in need and ensure that no one is left behind during this crisis.

Request for Camera to Support Education Projects in Remote Communities *<br /><br />Centre for Disability and Elderly Affairs (CDEA) is working tirelessly to improve access to quality education for marginalized and out-of-school children in remote and underserved communities . Our projects focus on community mobilization, teacher support, and learning activities, but we lack a dedicated camera to document our progress <br /><br />A camera will enable us to capture vital moments:<br />- Classroom sessions and teacher training workshops <br />- Community meetings and engagement activities <br />- Student participation and success stories <br /><br />These visual records will:<br />- Support progress reporting and donor communication <br />- Advocate for education and highlight impact <br />- Strengthen monitoring and evaluation <br /><br />We're requesting a camera to support our education projects, benefiting 100 students with disabilities. Your donation through Centre for Disability and Elderly Affairs (CDEA) will help us:<br />- Showcase positive change and success stories <br />- Improve transparency and accountability<br />- Reach more marginalized children <br /><br />Let's capture the impact and create a brighter future for these students!

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Students with Disabilities at Catholic University<br /><br />Ten students with disabilities at Catholic University are facing a significant hurdle in their academic journey - lack of access to computer monitors . These students have the potential to excel, but without the right tools, they're being left behind .<br /><br />Centre for Disability and Elderly Affairs (CDEA) is stepping in to bridge this gap. We're appealing to generous donors to help provide computer monitors to these deserving students .<br /><br />Your donation can make a huge difference, enabling these students to:<br />- Access digital resources and online courses <br />- Participate fully in lectures and group work <br />- Reach their academic and career goals <br /><br />To support, kindly donate through Centre for Disability and Elderly Affairs (CDEA). Every contribution counts, and we'll ensure your donation goes directly to those who need it most.<br /><br />Let's empower these students to reach new heights!

The recent landslides in southern Ethiopia, especially affecting the communities of Gamo-Gofa Zone, have once again revealed a painful truth: disasters rarely happen alone. In March 2026, the landslide triggered by heavy rain, and it killed at least 125 people, with the death toll rising to around 70 as search and rescue efforts continued.<br />The disaster has caused immense human and environmental loss. Entire communities have been severely impacted, leaving thousands of families in extremely vulnerable conditions without adequate food, shelter, clean water, or access to essential medical services.<br /><br />According to recent government reports, the landslide in Gofa Zone has caused extensive humanitarian impact, with over 10,000 people displaced and 125 lives tragically lost. A total of 687 houses have been completely destroyed, leaving nearly 2,000 households directly affected. Critical community infrastructure has also been impacted, including schools and two religious institutions that were destroyed. The disaster has severely affected vulnerable groups, with more than 185 children under the age of five impacted and over 50 lactating mothers displaced along with their children. In addition, farmlands have been degraded and crops completely damaged, while hundreds of livestock have been lost, further exacerbating the food security and livelihood crisis in the area.

Majority of learners in the remote areas of Dowa District in Malawi do not have proper clothes for them to wear when going to school a situation that has feel inferiors or demotivated and many times end up failing to go to school due shyness and fear of being laughed at by their friends. The appeal is that if we can find resources to help some of these kids with proper clothing, we can surely help them advance well with their education.

The babies sleep on the floor, we need cots, prams and an any other baby products to help support the needy..

Education projects in remote and underserved communities require strong documentation to demonstrate impact, ensure accountability, and share learning. This project aims to improve access to quality education for marginalized and out-of-school children through community mobilization, teacher support, and learning activities. However, the project currently lacks a dedicated camera to document field activities. A camera will enable the team to capture photographs of classroom sessions, community meetings, training workshops, and student participation. These visual records will support progress reporting, donor communication, and advocacy for education. Photographs also help highlight success stories and motivate communities by showcasing positive change. In addition, proper visual documentation strengthens monitoring and evaluation by providing evidence of project implementation and improvements in learning environments. Therefore, procuring a camera is essential for effective documentation, transparency, and communication of the project’s outcomes and impact

Support for Essential ItemsMany orphan children come from families that struggle to meet even their basic daily needs. After losing the primary earning member, mothers often rely on low-income or irregular work to support their households. In such circumstances, purchasing school-related items becomes extremely difficult.Students require essential materials throughout the academic year, including uniforms, shoes, books, stationery, school bags, and examination fees. Without these basic supplies, children face embarrassment in school and are at risk of missing classes or dropping out.Providing these essential educational items ensures that orphan students can attend school regularly and continue their learning with confidence. Timely support helps remove financial barriers and protects their right to education. With access to proper school materials, these children can focus on their studies, improve their performance, and move closer to achieving their dreams for a better future.