Our impact

Annual Report 2017

Over the years:

We’ve helped put 5,388 children through school;
We've supported 2,000 orphaned, abandoned or street children find a safe and loving place to live;
We've trained 2,350 adults learn skills in agriculture, vocational training, teaching and nursing;
We've provided clean drinking water to 32,260 people;
We've given 730,950 people access to healthcare services.

“We are so grateful for the help provided by Bread and Water for Africa UK and all their generous donors. We couldn't be where we are today without their support. We ask you to please continue supporting us so we can keep taking care of these children."

-- Ansella, social worker, Lewa Children's Home, Kenya

See how we've grown!

In 2004, a seed was sown...

Today, we have helped 18 community based organisations in 11 countries become more sustainable.

18 communities

11 countries

Putting mental health on the map in Kenya

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Porridge Appeal

Many of our students at the Murakaza school in Burundi are too hungry to learn. With your help, we can get them something to eat each school day.
Work Hard, Play Hard - by David Randall

In November 2018, David and his old school pal Oli travelled to Sierra Leone. Upon arriving in Freetown, they were greeted by the children and staff at the We Are the Future school.
We're recruiting!

We're recruiting an individual giving fundraiser. Are you passionate about our cause, have some experience in fundraising and direct marketing, are a self-starter with lots of enthusiasm and energy and want to make a real difference in the lives of children and their communities in Africa? Then you should join us!
Beautiful Christmas Cards Handcrafted in Burundi

Buy these beautiful folded Christmas cards, handcrafted by our beneficiaries in Burundi and every penny goes towards our school project.

We're recruiting!

We're recruiting an individual giving fundraiser. Are you passionate about our cause, have some experience in fundraising and direct marketing, are a self-starter with lots of enthusiasm and energy and want to make a real difference in the lives of children and their communities in Africa? Then you should join us!
Beautiful Christmas Cards Handcrafted in Burundi

Buy these beautiful folded Christmas cards, handcrafted by our beneficiaries in Burundi and every penny goes towards our school project.
Christmas Challenge raises £3,289 to feed 230 children for six weeks in Sierra Leone

Thanks to your generosity we raised a total of £3,289 to for our Kitchen Garden project, which provides healthy lunches to 230 children every day in Sierra Leone.
We've teamed up with The Big Give Christmas Challenge for our Kitchen Garden Project

The Christmas Challenge (27 November - 4 December) will help us raise money to provide 230 children in Sierra Leone a healthy meal every day.
A proud moment for Phyllis, and for Bread and Water for Africa UK

It was a proud moment for Phyllis Keino when she received the 'Nobel Prize for Child Advocates' - the World of Children 2018 Humanitarian Award for her work for 1000s of children over the last 50 years at the Lewa Children's Home in Kenya.
We are the Future School, Sierra Leone - how free lunches are improving children's grade

Children at the WAF School used to have to skip lessons to sell charcoal in order to pay for their next meal. Now a brand new kitchen and dining room mean they have a free lunch so they can attend school full time and teachers note that their grades have improved
The Murakaza School in Burundi - a lesson in turning a disaster into a success

When flooding destroyed part of the school, it looked as if it might have to close, but thanks to your generous support, not only have repairs been done, but there was enough money left over to build an extra classroom and a nursery
Charity Advent Calendar launched to support our work for communities in Africa

We are incredibly honoured to have been chosen as one of the charities being supported by Advent of Change this Christmas. Brand new, unique and innovative advent calendar where you can give back as you count down to Christmas this year.
Women in Africa - an unrecognised force

Women make up over 50% of Africa’s population, yet there is a danger of huge untapped potential going to waste and Africa failing to take its proper place in the world.
Saluting our African Heroines

At Bread and Water for Africa UK, we rely on the drive, tireless dedication and enormous hearts of strong female leaders. We'd like to tell you a bit more about them.

Back to School Appeal

Help us give an education to some of the poorest children in Rwanda, Burundi and Kenya, by paying their school fees and buying them the materials they need. Read more

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