Kenya Make a Difference

Kenya Make a Difference is a student run organization designed to help in-need communities within rural areas of Kenya and raise awareness about its culture. The organization is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse[1] and took its third annual trip to Kenya in January 2014. The organization is currently advised by Dr. Paula Knudson, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Assistant Chancellor and Dean of Students.

Kenya Make a Difference?
Location
  • La Crosse, WI
Founder
Michael Wilson
President
Kali Schreiner
Advisor
Paula Knudson
AffiliationsUniversity of Wisconsin - La Crosse[1]
Websitehttp://www.KenyaMakeADifference.com

History

Kenya Make a Difference became affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse in April 2012, after a trip of eight UW-La Crosse students traveled to Kenya in January.

During January 2012, Kenya Make a Difference handed out clothes to rural families, constructed a swing set for Kiptenden Elementary School in Nakuru, Kenya, and built an addition to a classroom at Soar Kenya Academy, an elementary school in Barut, Kenya.[2][3][4]

In January 2013, Kenya Make a Difference led a trip to the village of Barut, Kenya. Volunteers built a new kitchen and donated school supplies to Nine Stones, a privately run primary school. The volunteers also distributed clothing and hygiene items to families in the surrounding area and spent time helping at the Haven of Hope orphanage in Nakuru.

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References
  1. "University of Wisconsin - La Crosse myOrgs".
  2. Lang, Kjerstin. "Student Volunteers Ask: Ken-ya Make a Difference?".
  3. Kepros, Hannah. "This Time For Africa".
  4. "Local college students ask "Kenya Make a Difference?"". WKBT News8000.com. Archived from the original on 2012-06-27. Retrieved 2012-07-10.
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