Out of AfriKids

Striving for Sustainability September was a busy month for our Sustainability Projects – the income-

generating initiatives which will financially sustain AfriKids Ghana locally in

the future. Architecture for Humanity UK have just completed their first

draft of our Eco Lodge design, which was taken to Ghana for review and

will be the focus of an architectural peer review in London during October.

The designs are looking great and we’re looking forward to building work

starting.

Meanwhile at the Medical Centre we now have three new doctors starting

work. Dr Anthony, Dr Ernest and Dr Maimunat will be working in the

consulting rooms but will also be closely involved with the strategic

planning of the Medical Centre which is currently being driven by Ibrahim

Issah (our new lead administrator), Didas Azanoore (from the Head Office)

and Nick Eastcott. Nick is coming to the end of his Vodafone World of

Difference year with AfriKids and his work has had a fantastic impact; not

only has the tripartite ‘GAS Partnership’ for healthcare training grown

enormously, but the five year strategic plan for the Medical Centre is also

nearing completion.

Finally a new project is also taking shape under our ethical trade banner:

an AfriKids ethical soap factory! A potential sister project to our current

shea butter cooperatives, we are in talks with a pioneering Fairtrade

cosmetic company on incorporating local botanicals to produce 100%

natural and Fairtrade certified soap and other products, to be sold through

major retailers like Oxfam, Traidcraft and Ocado. The business case for this

project is currently being reviewed so watch this space for an exciting

update!

October 2010

AfriKids is a Child Rights Organisation working to improve life for Ghana’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged children in a holistic, inclusive and sustainable manner

Above and far above: Sketches of Eco Lodge concepts

Below: An existing resort

Initial Concept Sketch

AfriKids Eco Lodge

Above left to right: The Eco Lodge designs are inspired by the local vernacular, aiming to combine high standard facilities

with traditional style and design; the Eco Lodge will aim to support local industries; site plan of Eco Lodge

AfriKids Ethical Trade

Above left to right: A seamstress at work; the weaving of our baskets; cracking the Shea nuts to make the Shea butter

AfriKids Medical Centre

Above left to right: A child receives treatment; Bismark investigates; Comfort at work at the Medical Centre

Support our Director in his Mount Kilimanjaro climb!

Out of AfriKids inside stories

As reported in our June Newsletter, our Director, Andy Thornton, will be

climbing Mount Kilimanjaro this December. He has just got back from another

inspiring trip to Ghana and the realisation that December is fast approaching

has set in. The fear has kicked the training into action and Andy is on target to

reach his goal. Andy and the Big Dreams Trek will be embarking on this well

known trip in a bid to raise a staggering £50,000 for AfriKids. Since we last

updated you, they have collectively raised £28,948!

Andy Thornton has taken on numerous fundraising challenges to date for

AfriKids. This is his latest venture and we urge you to wish him well and

sponsor him and the Big Dreams Trek team. If you are able to support them,

please go to Andy’s JustGiving page:

www.justgiving.com/Andy-Thornton

‘One Day’ at Deutsche Bank raises £193,000 for AfriKids

As one of Deutsche Bank’s Charities of the Year, we are extremely lucky to be provided with countless opportunities. One of

the biggest opportunities this year to be given by Deutsche Bank happened just over a week ago, whereby employees of the

bank are encouraged to donate ‘one day’ of their salary. This is then generously matched by Deutsche Bank and donated

entirely to the two Charities of the Year. With just a few clicks on the computer, staff members have donated what equates

to one day of their salary before tax.

All AfriKids staff went to Deutsche Bank to maximise on ‘One Day’. We were

flyering all over the buildings and then allowed to walk along the trading

floors, persuading as many people as possible to donate. We were all

accompanied by new and old celebrity friends who kindly gave up their day to

add even more excitement to the trading floors! Thanks to our loyal

celebrities’ efforts, this day set a new record, with a total of £386,000. Split

equally between the charities, AfriKids can start putting an astonishing

£193,000 to use!

Thank you to everyone at Deutsche Bank!

AfriKids show London Fashion Week how it’s done! On 22nd September 2010, London Fashion Week came to an almighty close at

One Mayfair, when AfriKids hosted their Alternative London Fashion Event.

The evening’s success can clearly be seen in these photos and it has created a

real buzz. The main event during the evening that was causing such a stir was

when we revealed Ted Baker’s line of underwear, modelled by Rugby stars

Ugo Monye, Danny Care, Nils Mordt and Seb Stegmann. (Pictured Below)

Without their courage and humour we would never have had all the screams,

cheers and excited feedback! With the press there all fighting over pictures of

our rugby stars and designers showcasing their latest collections, the night

was entertaining, exciting and extravagant. All in all it raised a total of £20,000

and we owe big thanks to Deutsche Bank for sponsoring the evening.