Our Journey
2006
Vocational Training Expands
The kikoy department expands. Additional space is rented for weavers at ISALU center in Rongai. Vocational students are introduced to basic business management to build sufficient capital for private business upon graduation.
2005
Vocational Training Begins
Sewing is added to the vocational training repertoire. Our first HIV support group is launched in tandem with home-based care training. Fundraising for new property continues.
2004
First lady of the Republic of Kenya Lucy Kibaki officiates the launch of the Beacon Crafts and Gift Centre.
First lady Lucy Kibaki and Vice President of the Republic of Kenya George Saitoti visit BOH and officiates graduation ceremony.Small clinic and VCT are set up
2003
Day care Implemented
Children’s crèche/daycare is implemented. Kikoy weaving introduced as vocational course.
2002
Weaving And Children’s Feeding Program
Founder and Executive Director Jane Wathome begins work in kware slums visiting the sick (HIV /AIDS affected and infected) and vulnerable in their homes then identifies the need to set up a centre. BOH takes up residence in Mongo house center Ongata Rongai Kenya and sets up vocational training in carpet weaving and children feeding program.Beacon of Hope’s History of Faith: 2002
2006
Vocational Training Expands
The kikoy department expands. Additional space is rented for weavers at ISALU center in Rongai. Vocational students are introduced to basic business management to build sufficient capital for private business upon graduation.
2005
Vocational Training Begins
Sewing is added to the vocational training repertoire. Our first HIV support group is launched in tandem with home-based care training. Fundraising for new property continues.
2004
First lady of the Republic of Kenya Lucy Kibaki officiates the launch of the Beacon Crafts and Gift Centre.
First lady Lucy Kibaki and Vice President of the Republic of Kenya George Saitoti visit BOH and officiates graduation ceremony.
Small clinic and VCT are set up
2003
Day care Implemented
Children’s crèche/daycare is implemented. Kikoy weaving introduced as vocational course.
2002
Weaving And Children’s Feeding Program
Founder and Executive Director Jane Wathome begins work in kware slums visiting the sick (HIV /AIDS affected and infected) and vulnerable in their homes then identifies the need to set up a centre. BOH takes up residence in Mongo house center Ongata Rongai Kenya and sets up vocational training in carpet weaving and children feeding program.