SIBLINGS REIGN AS WESTERN TENNIS CIRCUIT UNVEILED IN KISUMU-KENYA

Ruth Moraa of Kosawo Primary School, Manyatta Slums, Kisumu-Kenya

The just concluded Amani Tennis Challenge ended on a high note at the Lakeside City of Kisumu, Kenya with siblings dominating the 2 days tournament held at Comopolitana Club.

Diana Kwamboka and Ruth Moraa both reached the finals of Girls Under 12 and Under 10 respectively. In girls Under 10 finals, Moraa lost narrowly to Britney Anyango 10-6 to finish the runners-up. In semis, Moraa thrashed Sheila Marvel 10-6 as Anyango eased through Mary Achieng 10-5. In Boys Under 10, Peter Kiboko Kosawo won the title after thrashing Steve Powell of Pandpieri School 10-8. In semis, Kiboko thrashed Calvin Okoth 10-3 as Powell smashing Fahad Juma 10-8.

The event that attracted a total of 160 tennis players across Western Kenya region and used to launch 2013 tennis calendar of Shining Hope in partnership with Victoria Tennis Academy saw Diana Kwamboka of Kosawo School winning girls Under 12 title after defeating Susan Adhiambo 4-2. In semis, Kwamboka defeated Irene Mabel of Migosi SDA 4-3 with Susan Adhiambo defeating Bevin Tyrah 4-0. “I only have 1 month in tennis and I’m very glad to win my first tournament.” Said Diana Kwamboka. David Kituko of Kings and Queens Academy won the Under 12 title after easing past Trevor Andalo of Lake Primary School 4-1. In semis, Andalo smashed Michael Miramba 4-3 as Kituko defeated Peter Kiboko of Kosawo 4-2.

Victoria Tennis Academy top seed Lindah Janet lifted the Under 14 Girls trophy after defeating Agneta Achieng’ 4-0. In semis, Janet smashed Millicent Adhiambo 4-1 as Achieng disciplined Cynthia Adhiambo of Migosi Primary 4-1. In boys singles, Ricky Omondi defeated Dickens Wanyonyi of Kisumu Boys 4-3. In semis Omondi thrashed Benson Mutinda 4-0 as Wanyonyi smashing Trevor Andalo 4-0.

In Girls Under 16, Maria Okong’o lifted the trophy after defeating her perennial rival Lindah Janet 4-2. Ricky Omondi won Boys 16 after smashing Nerville Omondi of Kisumu Day 4-3.

Meanwhile, Shining Hope Organization and Victoria Tennis Academy have unveiled Western Tennis Circuit which will run in Kisumu, Mumias, Kakamega, Eldoret, Nakuru, Migori with the final leg held in Kisumu.

Speaking during the launch, Shining Hope Organization, Founder, Collins Agwanda said only registered members of Victoria Tennis Academy will participate in the Circuit. “Top eight players in each age category and are ranked by Victoria Tennis Academy, will also be eligible to play the circuit.” Added Agwanda.The circuit will serve off early June with the final leg set for December.

Victoria Tennis Academy Co-ordinator, Linah Oluoch said overall winners of the circuit will be awarded full education scholarship in the year 2014 urging parents and schools to acquire membership with Victoria Tennis Academy.

Other tournaments to be run by the organizations are, Shining Hope Open, Kisumu Open, Victoria Open and Mashujaa Open and Victoria 10’s which amount to a total of 12 tournaments.

Corporate companies and welwishers are urged to sponsor the tournaments.

DONATE AND HELP BUILD A TALENT AND EDUCATION SCHOOL FOR ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE KIDS IN KENYA-AFRICA

DONATE AND HELP BUILD A TALENT AND EDUCATION SCHOOL FOR ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE KIDS IN KENYA-AFRICA

Some of the Orphans supported at the School

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Kisumu City, Kenya.

I would want to tell you about an exciting new opportunity for SHINING HOPE TALENT SCHOOL a project run by SHINING HOPE FOR KIDS ORGANISATION (Formerly known as AMANI NA UPENDO DEVELOPMENT GROUP), Community Based Charitable Organization registered in The Republic of Kenya and aimed at providing free education, sports talent development, healthcare and girl child rights amongst the orphaned and vulnerable children in slums and villages across Western Kenya region-Africa! We have been selected by the Global Giving Foundation to participate in its Open Challenge, a fundraising opportunity for nonprofit organizations working around the world.

Japheth a Total Orphan at the School

In order to succeed in GlobalGiving’s Open Challenge, Shining Hope Talent School a project run by Shining Hope For Kids must raise $4,000 from 50 donors by starting 26^th November 2012 to 31^st December 2012. If we meet this threshold, we will be given a permanent spot on GlobalGiving’s website, where we have the potential to benefit from corporate relationships, exposure to a new donor network, and access to dozens of online fundraising tools. In addition, we could earn as much as $3,000 in financial prizes for raising the most money.

Please help us reach the threshold of $4,000 from 50 donors! Be one of the first people to make a donation at http://www.globalgiving.org/11939 ! Not only will your donation help Build Shining Hope Talent School for vulnerable and orphaned children from slums and villages of Kisumu City-Kenya but, it will help us take advantage of a long-term fundraising opportunity!

We’re also going to need your help spreading the word! Please share this opportunity with your friends and family! Also encourage friends and relatives on Facebook and Twitter to Donate and share.

Collins Agwanda, Founder and Director

Attached Find the FUNDRAISING ADVERT you can PIN in the NOTICE BOARD of your workplace, Photos and Newspaper cuttings of our project. Our web address is: http://www.shininghopeforkids.org

Thank you, as always, for your continued support!

Best regards,

Collins Odhiambo Agwanda,

President/Director,

Shining Hope For Kids Organisation,

Kisumu City-Kenya.

SAMANTHA GETS SPONSOR FROM TEXAS STATE

SAMANTHA GETS SPONSOR FROM TEXAS STATE

Orphaned and vulnerable children supported under Shining Hope For Kids Organisation at Shining Hope Talent School have been attracting welwishers and supporters who are committed to make a smile on their faces.

The recent beneficiary is Samantha Awuor, a 4 year old Nursery student at Shining Hope Talent School. Through Ms. Melissa from the State of Texas-USA, Awuor now has a reason to smile. She can now get education materials, uniforms, shoes and lunches.

Speaking in Texas, Finn said she is very happy to help educate Samantha who is an orphan. “I came from a poor background and this is why I want to make change to the life of my Samantha” she added.

For only US30 per month, an orphaned and vulnerable child at Shining Hope Talent School can get free quality education, talent development, ,meals, education materials , uniforms, shoes.

To sponsor a child, kindly visit www.shininghopeforkids.org or email us directly via; info@shininghopeforkids.org

SHINING HOPE TALENT SCHOOL TO CONDUCT FUNDRAISING

Orphans and Vulnerable Children Supported by Shining Hope

SHINING HOPE TALENT SCHOOL TO CONDUCT FUNDRAISING

Shining Hope Talent School is set to run online fundraising starting November 26^th to December 31^st 2012. 

The institution supporting orphaned and vulnerable children from slums and villages in Kisumu City-Kenya is run as a project by Shining Hope For Kids Organization, a community based charitable organization promoting education, sports talents development, healthcare and girl child rights amongst the orphaned and vulnerable children across Western Kenya region.

“The fundraising is geared towards construction of classes for the school,” said Collins Agwanda, Director and Founder.  Agwanda further said that, the school is currently operating in a church where the kids just seat on the earthed ground since the few church benches cannot accommodate them all. 

What your donation can do

$10 buys 7 boxes of nails

$25 buys 1 bag of cement

$30 sponsor education of a child at Shining Hope Talent School

$100 buys 1,000 clay bricks$300 buys 20 tin sheets for the roof

 $600 buys 10 windows for the school

$6,000 funds construction of an entire classroom

$63,633 funds construction of Shining Hope Talent School

Donation link

Welwishers, friends, corporate who would like to donate to visit click www.globalgiving.org/11939