BADILISHA LIBRARY
We are currently collecting books of all types to establish Rusinga Island’s first Library. 

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & ICT YOUTH PROJECT
GOAL
HIV/AIDS prevention among youths in and out of school and integrate it with ICT.

OBJECTIVES:
* To enhance a reduction in infection rate of HIV/AIDS among school children and youth out of school
* Reduce unwanted pregnancies in schools which result in children dropping out of school
* To reduce STI infections among youths in and out of school
* To engage youths in fruitful activities to eradicate idle minds
* Increase youths knowledge in ICT

NVC PRACTIVE GROUPS
This group meets every other Sunday afternoon to practice NVC with each other.

PERMACULTURE FARMING PROJECT
Currently the foundation maintains contact with local farmers. We are sharing with them Organic Farming practices which include how to make compost, safe ways of controlling pests without using pesticides, garden design, ways to stop soil erosion. We focus on the education of a healthy ecosystem and the importance of contributing to clean water, biodiversity, soil improvement and greater yield.

In collaboration with a local primary school, Kaswanga, Badilisha has started a working Permaculture Farm. The children at the school are from poor families and unable to afford food. The goal is to combined a working permaculture garden with the feeding of these children. The farm has been fenced, a poultry house has been built and some fruit trees have been planted. If you are willing to contribute to this project please contact evans@badilisha.org

SCHOOL ASSISTANCE: NA NOEL & KASWANGA
NA NOEL: Serving children from age 1-7 the pre-school provides food, medical care and education for 45 ophans and vulnerable children in the community. NA Noel has been receiving books for their library, learning resources and toys to increase the children's ability to learn. The teachers have been trained and continue training in NVC and it is the intention to use Nonviolent communication in their daily work at NA Noel.

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
On July 3rd, women from the community were selected to take a trip to Kisumu to meet and talk with local women to find new sources of income. They returned with craft ideas that they could make to sell in the local market. With the purchase of 4 sewing machines Badilisha has begun a tailoring program to teach interested women. In addition to empowering women with a income generating skill this project will make school uniforms for orphan children.