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Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is the day your donations can mean so much more because the more we raise in 24 hours the more we earn in bonus funds. Together we can do something amazing to change the outcome facing a specific section of the population in Kenya. We are raising funds for a project aimed at supporting, […]
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Harambee Volunteering Project
Are you looking for a challenge? Our Harambee volunteering project could be for you! Be part of creating better futures with communities in Kenya. This is your chance to travel, learn, and help make a positive impact with communities in Kenya. Join Us! Volunteer roles include – Facilitating programmes on Lifeskills, Business, Sexual & Reproductive […]
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Brighter Communities wins prestigious national excellence award
‘Brighter Communities Worldwide’, who has worked in partnership with communities in Kenya for the past two decades, took the award for ‘Small Charity, Big Impact’ at the Charity Excellence Awards, organised by the Charities Institute of Ireland (CII) Announcing the award, the CII said it applauded Brighter Communities Worldwide which ‘embodies togetherness in all it […]
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June Newsletter
The month of June saw a lot of high high’s and the lowest of low’s. Have a read below on all things Brighter Communities Worldwide that have been happening across the world from Kenya to Wales and beyond … Friday, 30th June 2023 – A very sad and tragic day for Londiani. A busy traffic […]
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Statement of Condolence
On Friday evening, June 30th, there was a tragic road accident at Londiani junction, a key hub within the communities served by Brighter Communities Worldwide in Kenya. This most terrible accident has claimed many lives, with many more injured. Local emergency services are completely overwhelmed and the community is in a state of shock. Our […]
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What have we been up to during the month of May?
Welcome to highlights from activities during the month of May … programmes continued throughout the month with Community Health Volunteer training, Business Training and supporting groups with resources, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights workshops for students. BUT most of all MAY WAS A MONTH OF CELEBRATIONS!…. “Menstruation has always been with myths and taboos and […]
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The BIG Walk
Quoting the well-loved African proverb “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” – we are asking you to join the BIG Walk as collectively we cover 10,000km, the distance from Cork to Kenya and raise vital funds to provide clean water for communities in Kenya. Girls […]
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We Are Hiring – Major Donor Fundraiser
Major Donor – Job Description Brighter Communities Worldwide are inviting applications for two new fundraising roles arising from a new 3-year strategic fundraising plan recently approved. Major Donor Fundraiser – to lead and implement a new strategy for major gifts. Title: […]
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We Are Hiring – Individual Giving Fundraiser
Individual Giving Fundraiser – Job Description Brighter Communities Worldwide are inviting applications for two new fundraising roles arising from a new 3-year strategic fundraising plan recently approved. Individual Giving Fundraiser – to lead and implement a new strategy for individual giving across all channels, incorporating cash and regular donors, direct mail, legacy and tax back. […]
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Activities and events during April 2023
Work on the Heathy Schools Programme focused on trainings for the students. This programme involves the children directly as they form health clubs to review their school environment, identify risks and create an action plan to address them. Brighter Communities Worldwide staff member Bobby says – “There was a school training at Ainapkoi for 4 […]
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Activities and events during March 2023
Here is a flavour of activities and events during March 2023. Business Trainings – there were many during the month in various locations and with different groups aiming to set up their own income generating projects. The trainings provide skills, information, knowledge, resources and follow up support once the projects are up and running. These […]
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World Water Day
March 22nd is World Water Day and this year the focus is on accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. World Water Day 2023 asks people to “Be the change you want to see in the world”. The communities we are working with put access to clean water as their number one need. […]
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