Camp Ohana Foundation

Why are we doing this?

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These past few months I have spent a lot of time at Camp Ohana Village in Kenya.  Do I get tired? Physically, definitely a big yes. However, when I view things beyond the physical aspect, I no longer see how tiring the experience is.  Looking at things from the point of view on how it builds up my total being, how I am able to make things better for other people, I will never get tired of doing what I am doing.

Hear this out.  I believe that whatever space I occupy on this planet is merely a rented one.  My tenure will definitely end one day. Why not make the most of my time on earth and bring substance to the lives of the people around me.  Am I doing them a favor? Oh yes! However, little did they know that they are doing me an even greater favor by allowing me to help them. They are helping me build my character, appreciate my being and add value to my existence here on this planet.  As a result, this gives me a purpose. Without them, I am just an ordinary guy living a dream merely for himself.

Why am I sharing this?  I want more people to experience this gift.  The gift of waking up each day and looking forward to making a difference in other people’s lives. My Camp Ohana experience has made me a better and more effective coach and speaker.  I do not simply talk, practice what I preach. Camp Ohana did not make me simply a coach, a speaker, and a leader. It has made me an “example for mankind.”

CHANGES FOR BETTER LIVES

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I was looking over a bunch of photos over the weekend and reminiscing at Camp Ohana Foundation over the past 10 years.  I cannot help but walk down memory lane. With your help and support, I can say we have achieved a lot.

One of the first accomplishments when we began 10 years ago was bringing fresh clean drinking water to both Camp Ohana Campus and Camp Ohana Village.  We are very pleased to date that children and families at Camp Ohana Village and Camp Ohana Campus benefit from clean and potable water. 

In addition to clean water, we launched an initiative to provide self sufficiency in terms of food production.  Thanks to the Camp Ohana Agricultural program, the children are learning sustainable and responsible small scale farming techniques.  Our signature Camp Ohana Environment protection program promotes the preservation of Kenya’s natural resources and forests through our 2018 flagship program – Sponsor a Tree program.  

Our advocacy for children and youth is never ending.  Our desire to empower the youth to be future leaders is the driving force that compelled us to create the Camp Ohana Literacy program.  Education is something that everyone deserves and we cannot deprive the children to that.  One of the biggest legacies we can leave behind is the construction of the first children’s library in Kenya.  To date, it has become a hub of several resources and programs all benefiting underprivileged children. 

These are some of the accomplishments we have had at Camp Ohana Foundation over the years. None of these would be possible without your support.  We continue to raise funds to support all our initiatives both at Camp Ohana village and Camp Ohana Campus. This 2019, our banner program is the Camp Ohana Service and Safari program.  It is a 10-day Kenyan safari tour where you can get to meet the children at Camp Ohana Village, engage in service projects with the children and experience the African wildlife up close and personal.  

We invite you to join us on the adventure.  Proceeds from this program fund Camp Ohana Foundation’s existing programs.

Join us on an epic safari where you can make a difference

For more details visit www.campohana.net  

Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year from the men and women behind the Camp Ohana Foundation!

2018 was a momentous year for us as we commemorated the 10 years of our foundation.  The highlight of our decade long existence was our tree planting program which aimed at restoring the lost forests of Kenya.  This is a continuing project and is still part of our agenda for this new year.

In 2019, expect more life changing projects at the village.  We have a lot on our plate, and we will be sharing that with you in the coming months.

For now, we continue to appeal for your support in all the programs we are running both  at Camp Ohana village and Camp Ohana Campus. We have the Clean Water Program, the Play program, the Connect program and the Nourish program among others.  Our hearts are filled with so much gratitude for standing by with us through the years and help us make the impossible, possible.

We look forward to your continued patronage, and we at the Camp Ohana Foundation will double our efforts to be able to improve more the lives of our brothers and sisters in Western Kenya.

Capture the Moment

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It has been my greatest honor and privilege to be a part of Camp Ohana Foundation and watch the transformation and impact our work has had on the children we serve.

I would like to share with you our journey.  Together let us reminisce and look back at how Camp Ohana Foundation has transformed through the years.

In commemoration of the 10-year celebration of Camp Ohana Foundation, we will be launching the first “Camp Ohana Photobook.”  This photobook takes you on a 10 year journey from when we started the Foundation.

Over the past three (3) months, our dedicated team of Camp Ohana volunteers have been going through tons and tons of photos to see which ones would best narrate the Camp Ohana story. We have captured a lot of magical moments and we are eagerly look forward to sharing these special moments with you.

The photo book will be made available for purchase through our website www.campohana.org it will also be available as an ebook and finally it will also be available on Amazon.

I will send you a note as soon as the photo book is available.

Thank you for taking this journey with us and let us continue to walk together and hand in hand let us make lives better for the children who benefit from the programs offered by Camp Ohana Foundation

A Productive School Holiday at the Camp

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The month of August is traditionally a school holiday over at Camp Ohana Village.  However, the fun and activities never stop! In fact, the programs at Camp Ohana Village have extended their reach.  Children from several villages in the surrounding areas walk as far as three miles to take part in the programs offered at Camp Ohana Village.

These children engage themselves in activities such as volleyball, choir, children’s Ministry, organized games and photography skills. 

Technology was not left behind.  With the recently introduced digital tablets that are solar powered, the children continue to use this technology as a learning tool.  Indeed, it was an extremely busy and productive school holiday at Camp Ohana Village.

Let’s not forget our year long tree planting program. During the month of August, we witnessed a record number of indigenous species of trees being reintroduced at Camp Ohana Village.  We expect to have more of these as the months and years go by.

Given all the activities we have lined up at  Camp Ohana village, our Sponsor-A-Tree program is still the major project for the year.  We continue to invite and encourage those who are one with us in restoring Kenya’s forests by sponsoring a tree.  Click on the link below to support this important initiative.

Join us in planting as many trees as we possibly can.

 

I WANT TO SPONSOR A TREE

 

 

 

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