Ascar & Emmanuel
Ascar & Emmanuel are generally very happy children, Ascar especially never stops smiling, even in the face of challenges. When we met them they had both dropped out of school
The family who previously lived in the house with no walls
When we first met this family they were living in a ‘house with no walls’. It was like nothing we had ever seen. Their family were bought to our attention
Enock Kirop
Enock Kirop’s dream is to become a journalist and he has already impressed several Kenyan news agencies with his talents. He is also passionate about working with computers and is
8 children living by the roadside
In 2017 we met this family living in the most cramped conditions we have ever seen. 8 Children and their mother sleep between 2 tiny mud huts on the side
Ian Wachira
Ian, who was born in 2006 moved to Pavillion Village children’s home with his 2 brothers in 2017. They found themselves with no one to take care of them after
Winlydia Wairimu
Winlydia was born in 2002 and she lives with her mum and 2 sisters. Sadly, her father ran away 5 years ago when her elder sister was joining high school
Victor Ewoi
Viki is one of the real characters amongst the children we are supporting in Iten. He was born in June 2000 and is currently at St Peter’s Secondary where his
James Mangara
James is a millennium baby and arrived at the Pavilion Village in 2014. His biological parents were sadly unable to look after him or afford his food and education due
Rhoda Gichu
The GEF team and some volunteers met the very inspiring Rhoda and her family in Karatina in 2018. She has been through more than anyone could imagine, fighting for her
A broken arm for 7 years and raising 6 children
When we first met Daniel and his family, he had recently lost his wife and the mother to his 6 children. Sadly she died giving birth to their twins Anastasia
Faith and Ann
Faith and Ann are young, happy and now carefree twins enjoying pre-school. Despite the many challenges they have faced, Faith and Ann never stop smiling and laughing.
Diana Wanjiru
Diana joined the Pavilion Village Children’s home in 2016 with her sister Daisy. Diana and Daisy’s mother is very sick with a brain tumor and has been unable to take
Two Feet Initiative at Christmas
GIVE SOMEONE THE GIFT OF A BUSINESS THIS CHRISTMAS Help a family obtain a self-sustaining position where their business profits can pay for their children’s basic needs; starting with food
Secret Santa
Over the years Secret Santa has become a popular way of exchanging Christmas presents within family, friends and colleagues. Participants’ names are generally placed into a box and mixed up.
GEF’s annual Christmas Fayre
Our 2nd Annual Christmas Fayre takes place on: Sunday the 8th of December 2019 Aberdeen Arts Centre 10am to 2pm As well as our own GEF stalls with our
Quiz nights
Quarterly quiz nights coming to Aberdeen in 2020. A chance to get your friends together for a bite to eat and a bit of fun while raising money for kids
GEF Haddo Cross Country Races
Our 5th annual GEF Cross Country Races at Haddo House will take place on Sunday the 26th of January 2020. More information on entry coming soon! To allow us to
Kiltwalk 2020
Are you looking for your next running challenge? Think you could take on 26 miles? On the 7th of June 2020 we will be participating the the Aberdeen Kiltwalk and