Welcome to Makindu!

Makindu Children’s Program (MCP) is a charitable 501(c)3 non-profit organization headquartered in Eugene, Oregon that supports a day resource facility called Makindu Children’s Centre (MCC) in a rural region of eastern Kenya.  The Centre provides nutritional, medical and emotional support, access to basic education, and opportunities for vocational training for over 400 destitute AIDS orphans and other vulnerable children. The children live in guardian homes in the community, and can come to the Centre daily for food, recreation, bathing, and laundering facilities, emotional support, and crisis intervention.

MCC is experiencing some tentative times with the recent world market crisis and decreased donations, compounded by the worst drought to strike the Horn of Africa in over 60 years… read more

Proper Walk 2012

The Proper Walk is MCP’s largest fund raiser.  The 6th Walk takes place this summer and it promises to be another challenging “adventure for a cause” in Kenya’s Northern Frontier District.  The 2012 Walk begins July 27th at Ol Maisor Ranch in the Laikipia Highlands, and it ends at Lake Turkana where the 2002 Walk finished with a swim in crocodile infested water.

To donate, click on the DONATE NOW button below and be sure to indicate the Proper Walk and the specific Walker you are donating to.  More information on the Proper Walk may be found at www.properwalk.com

Safari for a Cause

A special safari has been developed for the donors of Makindu Children’s Program allowing you to connect with the children of Makindu in a way never possible before.  The award winning Africa Adventure Consultants has developed a one of a kind trip that includes a memorable Welcoming Ceremony at the Makindu Children’s Centre and an unbelievable wildlife safari at Kenya’s famous national parks.  The safari takes place in February 2013.  Click for more information.

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