On 19th December 2008 in the Sandsifter, Godrevy, Cornwall, there will be a festive Jazz Ball to put Christmas in full swing. It will be starring the world-class band The Jazz Cannons with local support from Funny Feathers and DJ Get Waxy, with more guest DJs to be announced.
During the event, a raffle will be held raising […]
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Raffle for Kiota at Santa Loves Mambo Event
December 11, 2008 – 11:00 pm
David Miskell runs the Cardiff Half Marathon
December 11, 2008 – 10:43 pm
On 19th October 2008, Dai Miskell ran the Cardiff half marathon for Kiota in a very admirable 1 hour 52 mins raising £166 for Kiota!
Thank you Dai- all the training paid off!
Glastonbury Festival 2008
September 5, 2008 – 1:56 pm
Rather than paying workers to clean the Glastonbury fields, the organisers of the famous music festival recruit volunteers from various charities to pick litter in return from a free ticket, free meals and much sought after,unlimited hot showers…. They then pay the charity the volunteer’s wages, benefitting everyone!
At Glastonbury again this year, a dedicated group of […]
Kiwohede founder, Mama Justa Mwaituka and colleague Mama Eddah visit UK
July 25, 2008 – 4:05 pm
Kiwodede Founder and Director, Mama Justa Mwaituka and Project Officer at the Buguruni centre, Mama Eddah, visited the UK last week and met up with some of their supporters.
Although the trip was a personal holiday for Justa and Edda to catch up with old friends, they took time out to thank their supporters for their […]
BB contestant supports Kiwohede
July 25, 2008 – 3:09 pm
Big Brother Africa II contestant Tatiana, runner up in the African reality TV show visited Tanzania earlier this year and was crowned a good will ambassador for Kiwohede.
In her speech, she emphasised the importance of young girls to take precautions to prevent themselves from contracting sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV and to stop […]
Kiota’s Running Costs
July 24, 2008 – 4:29 pm
Since it began, Kiota has always given 100% of its donations where they are needed most - to projects in Tanzania. In the past, this has meant Trustees footing all the administration costs. However, as the charity has grown, this has become increasingly difficult. Following several discussions, Trustees have felt that, in order for the […]
Africa ALIVE! celebration in London raises money for Kiota and Tukolene Youth Development Centre
October 14, 2007 – 5:31 pm
An evening to celebrate 21st Century Africa!
30th November 2007
Hammersmith Hall, London
KIOTA joined forces with another Tanzanian project, Tukolene Youth Development Centre, for a celebration of African culture in the heart of multicultural London.
Guests enjoyed a three-course meal, dance and acrobatics, music, and the best young fashion talent in London - all with an authentic African […]
KIWOHEDE’s Research into Child Trafficking
October 14, 2007 – 5:27 pm
The KIOTA-supported KIWOHEDE centre in Bunju (officially opened in March 2007) is the first ever centre for victims of trafficking in Tanzania.
In 2006, KIWOHEDE carried out research into the problem. They found that:
60% of the trafficked girls and young women are under the age of 18.
Many that have been trafficked become street children, turning to […]
Tanzanian Government lead African countries in HIV Awareness
August 13, 2007 – 11:38 am
A National HIV Testing Campaign was launched on 14th July 2007 by Hon. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete starting in the Dar es Salaam Region, with plans to roll out the testing throughout Tanzania in a later phase. Kiwohede was one of the organisations selected to carry out the testing in Tanzania at Kiwohede’s Katri […]
Thanks to Rosemary Hurrell and friends for knitting and donating ten beautiful teddy bears!
June 4, 2007 – 8:59 pm
A group of Knutsford women, including Rosemary Hurrell, kindly knitted ten teddies for KIWOHEDE children in crisis.
Six teddies were given to each of the girls currently living in the Mama J Block at the Bunju centre. They were speechless when they realised that there was one for each of them. Some of the girls had […]