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Annual Report 2018 

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Over the years:

  • We’ve helped put 6,581 children through school;
  • We've supported over 2,440 orphaned, abandoned or street children find a safe and loving place to live;
  • We've provided over 2 million meals to malnourished children;
  • We've trained 2,439 adults learn skills in agriculture, vocational training, teaching and nursing;
  • We've provided clean drinking water to 69,785 people;
  • We've given 750,950 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.

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18 communities

11 countries

Read more in our 10 year anniversary report.

10 Year Anniversary Leaflet

Putting mental health on the map in Kenya

One of the wonderful projects that changes lives thanks to your support: the Kamili Organisation in Kenya.

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