\jee-teh-geh-máy\  v [Swahili : sustain yourself] : empowering street children through education.

How you can help

There is a saying in Swahili, Mkono mmoja haupigi makofi which translates to "One hand (alone) cannot clap." It is through the support of many people generous individuals that Jitegemee is able provide the street children of Machakos with access to formal and vocational education. $100 supports a child in elementary school for a year and $500 supports a child in secondary school. You can also help by holding a party in your home to let your friends know about the organization, by becoming a board member, or by donating in-kind goods like books or computers, or your own expertise.

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Donors receive program updates twice a year with details of costs and expenditures. Please contact us if you would like to find out about specific giving opportunities or to be included in our next update mailing.

The following information briefly outlines some of the ways that others are helping Jitegemee, and how Jitegemee expresses its gratitude to our supporters. Those who wish to donate anonymously may also do so.

Balozi/Ambassadors Circle
These are special friends who help us in extraordinary ways: former board members, large donors, and others who are dedicated to helping us on a continuing basis. These are people who make stretch gifts, provide professional expertise, and help us with fundraising through such means as giving annual parties for other potential supporters. Each Ambassador will receive the following:

A party-giver's package that will include:
  • Material about the organization
  • Invitation to social and cultural events sponsored by Jitegemee
  • A standing invitations to Jitegemee's Kenya tours  *
  • Recognition on Jitegemee's Website and in other publications, if desired

    Jitegemee would like to thank our Ambassadors:
    • AMELIA KAPLAN
    • DAVID WOODS
    • DOROTHY and GERALD GILLERMAN

    Raisi/President's Society $5,000.00 and above
    Jitegemee would not have been able to survive and thrive without major donors who gave us large gifts to expand in specific areas such as vocational training - and to cover the cost of general operations.
    • The Andrew and Bonnie Weiss Foundation
    • The Kaplan Family Foundation
    • The Oswald Family Foundation
    • THE SAFARICOM FOUNDATION
    • The Stride Rite Foundation

    We also thank in this category large contributors who have over time reached $5,000 in cumulative giving.
    • JAKE and MICHELLE BROOKS
    • GEORGE and IDA STOCKMAN
    • MICHAEL CRONIN

    These donors' names will be prominently displayed on the "Wall of Honor" in the Jitegemee office.

    Donors will also receive:
  • Annual newsletters about the organization's work
  • An article/item native to Kenya, i.e. basket, carving or mask
  • Invitations to Kenya tours.including the 2006 tenth anniversary celebration in Machakos. *
  • Letters from Jitegemee Scholars, which will enable donors to understand the personal impact of our work.
  • Invitations to social and cultural events sponsored by Jitegemee Board Members. *
  • Premium listing in Jitegemee publicity materials.

    Walimu/Teacher's Assembly $1,000 to $4,999
    Jitegemee would also like to thank the group of companies and individuals who have given us above $1,000, enabling us to expand our special programs, such as high school preparation, a nutritious lunch program and income-generating projects for Jitegemee parents.

    Thank you to:
    • MILLER & CHEVALIER
    • KATHLEEN AHMAD
    • PATSY GRADY
    • HELENA HALPERIN
    • P. HEMDANE
    • SHULAMIT KAHN and KEVIN LANG
    • J. LEE
    • CATHY MOSCA
    • JONATHAN SCHWARTZ
    • FARAH STOCKMAN

    These donors names will be prominently displayed on the "Wall of Honor" in the Jitegemee office.

    They will also receive:
  • Annual newsletters about the organization's work
  • Letters from Jitegemee Scholars, which will enable donors to understand the personal impact of our work.
  • Invitations to social and cultural events sponsored by Jitegemee Board Members.*
  • Prominent listing in Jitegemee materials, including the organization.s website.
  • Recognition at the Annual Meeting.
  • Invitations to Kenya tours  *


    Ndugu/Sibling Club - $25.00 to 999.00
    Jitegemee would also like to thank the large group of friends and family members whose loyal donations since 1996 have made up the backbone of our budget. Although this group is too numerous to list, Jitegemee would like to specially thank those supporters who have contributed to us every year for the last four years.
    • KATHARINE AKSADI
    • PAT BROEN
    • VIRGINIA and STEVEN BROOKS
    • DONNA DEVALL
    • AARON GOLDBERG
    • ERIK HANSEN
    • NATALIE KELLOGG
    • GEORGE and ELIZABETH KNOWLES
    • LARRY LANGDON
    • EARLEEN MAY REDDING
    • RONALD and JUDITH ROSENBERG
    • JOE and GAIL SULLIVAN
    This group receives:
  • Annual newsletters about the organization's work
  • Invitations to social and cultural events sponsored by Jitegemee Board Members.

    * Airfare to Kenya is at the participant's own expense. Jitegemee will arrange affordable housing accommodations. All Jitegemee funds go to our program work. Even the Executive Director and Board members pay all their own expenses.

    411A HIGHLAND AVE. #171 SOMERVILLE, MA 02144, USA 
     BOX 1100, MACHAKOS, KENYA | Phone: 254-734-768-706 
     email: info at jitegemee.org

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