MindCare Foundation International
41 Holgate Mount
Ward green
Barnsley
S70 6SR
Tel. +44-(0)1226 891185
13th Feb. 2012
To whom it may concern
Ref: Clothes, footwear, toys, pens etc, for charity donation
Dear Ms
This is to let you know that MindCare Foundation International have given Benson Kimaru clothes, footwear, toys, pens etc, for charity giving to the needy Kenyans in Gacharu village.
Yours sincerely,
Ms Glynis Stirling
Secretary
MindCare Foundation : ACK Christ Church Kiangwachi Thursday 16.2.12
Workshop programme
9.00-9.30 am-Registration
9.30-9.32 am Opening prayer
9.32-9.35 am-Administration
9.35-9.40 am-Introduction/Purpose- Rev’d. Benson Kimaru-facilitator
9.40-9.50 am
Word of encouragement and official opening of the workshop –
Rt. Rev. Daniel M. Ngoru-Diocesan bishop-Kirinyaga
9.50-10.00am
Project appraisal Hon. Njeru Githae, Minister for Nairobi Metropolitan Development- 10.00-10.15am-Questions & answers
10.15-10.45am
1st Speaker Rev’d. Mike Gartland-UK Theologian - Caring for people with a mental illness: What helps and what hinders the recovery process.
10.45-11.am-Questions
11-11.30 am-Tea break
11.30-12.00n-Speaker 2 Dr Mutiso /Psychiatrist Overcoming mental illness stigma.
12.00- 1.00pm
Sessions coordinator Rev’d. Dr Josiah Murage
Various group sessions including:-
i) Volunteering and involvement- Bishop Vanessa Mithamo
ii) Creating greater awareness of the fight against stigma attached to mental illness –Elizabeth Kimaru
iii) Pressure group terms of reference- local Conlr. & Council chair
iv) Equipping the carers of the mentally ill persons –Aisha Ibrahim
v) Micro finance enterprise – D.Chianda- Managing Director
Assisted by Samuel Karunditu local Chief
1.00p-2.00pm-Lunch
2.00-3.30pm-Feedback from the parallel sessions- local interdenominational pastors
3.30- 3.40pm-Workshop summary- Rev’d. M. Gartland. Way forward- Rev’d.B. Kimaru
3.40-3.45pm-Vote of thanks/closing remarks - JS Mathenge- former long serving permanent secretary and career administrator
3.45-3.50pm-Closing prayer- Ven. Anthony Mureithi- Kama coordinator
GACHARU WATER PROJECT
Kenya trip update.
The trip starts on 14th FEB at Manchester airport and ends on 4th March 2012 with team members coming back at different times.
1. Mike Gartland
2. Jenny Brown
3. Foustina Clarke
4. Vanessa Mithamo
5. Aisha Ibrahim
6. Benson Kimaru
7. Eva Kimaru
8. Elizabeth Kimaru
We aim to connect water to phase two of the Gacharu water project and do a small bridge for ease of transportation. This will be determined by the money available.
i) £845 was raised during the Christmas fete November last year. Chege Mwangi from Castleford has pledged £30 (calendars).
ii) Eva’s class at Barnsley college are doing fund raising for the water project.
iii) Staff from Fieldhead hospital are collecting items (including clothing, footwear etc.) to be taken to Kenya.
iv) Jane Wangai from wakefield would like to start a standing order for £ 10 monthly for Gacharu water project.
v) Committee members of the Water Project will give £12 a year each with Benson and Elizabeth giving £ 60 per year.
vi) Barnsley Hospice has given us medical sundries.
vii) St. George’s pcc agreed to donate £50
viii) Nadia has given £30
ix) Rahab gave £100 (calendars)
x) Elizabeth’s place of work( Holy Tree Lodge) in Shafton are raising funds towards the Gacharu water Project.
Prayer requests
i) For good health to all the members of the team good security and protection
ii) Benson & Elizabeth for wisdom as they lead the mission.
iii) That GOD will provide wisdom and anointing during all the speaking engagements in various churches in Kirinyaga Kenya.
iv) Speaking engagements includes; Kiangombe mission (Pentecostal church mission crusade with leadership seminars
v) KAMA diocesan conference.
vi) Mental illness workshop which will be attended by the local bishop and the local MP who is also the Minister for Nairobi Metropolitan Development etc,.
vii) The smooth work of the project and good organization by the local leaders.
Tuesday 14/02/2012 Depart Manchester Airport at 13:25pm arriving Nairobi on 15/02/2012 at 07:00am.Change currency in the city.Possible 2nd breakfast? Arrive at Bethany at 1:00pm for Lunch.
Kiangombe open air Speaker Rev. Benson Kimaru from 4pm meeting followed by supper and retire to bed.
Thursday 16th Feb.2012 Breakfast Bethany: Water Project.
10-12.30pm Mental health workshop: main speaker: Rev’d. Mike Gartland assisted by Jenny Brown. Preparations need to be done including invitation flyers and workshop participant’s application form. Target audience 50-100. Arrangement for tea and biscuit at 11am. Expected venue Kiangwachi Shamrock. Workshop logistics to be coordinated by Aisha Ibrahim.
Lunch at Bethany at 01:00pm
Group bible study for about 50 people speaker Rev’d. Mike Gartland & Faustina Clarke 2.30pm -4pm.
5-6 open air speaker Bishop Vanessa
17.2.12 Friday Breakfast at Bethany at 08:00am
Water Project/Kiang’ombe mission
10:00am – 1.00pm KAMA seminar at St. Thomas Anglican Cathedral Kerugoya? Main speaker Rev’d. Mike Gartland.
10am- 1.30pm Kiangombe women leadership seminar speaker Mrs Elizabeth Kimaru 02:00 – 4:00pm
Seminar on LeadershipTraining/Lunch
Speakers Rev’d. Mike Gartland
4:00pm -07:00 Open Air Speaker?
18.2.12 Saturday Breakfast 8.30-9.30 am.
Water Project. Same as Friday
10:00am – 1:30pm
Speakers Faustina Clarke & Rev’d. Benson Kimaru
4.00-6.00 pm
Open air meeting speaker Bishop Vanessa
19.2.11 Sunday
Breakfast
10:00 – 13:00 Sunday service in different churches.
Late Kimaru anniversary
Leader of occasion Bishop Vanessa speaker Mike Gartland
MindCare Foundation : ACK Christ Church Kiangwachi Thursday 16.2.12
The theme of today’s workshop is, “Fighting mental illness stigma in Kenya”.
Carers application form
Participant’s details:
Name…………………………………………………...........age……………….
Male…………………Female……………….
Phone number……………………………………………………………………..
Email (if applicable)……………………………………………………………..
ID. Number…………………………………………………………………………….
Occupation……………………………………………………………………………..
Name of your Assistant chief…………………………………………………….
Name of your Pastor………………………………………………....................
Name of the patient…………………………………………………………………….
Male………………………………Female………………………………age……………
Above 
Above Rev'd. Benson Kimaru chating with Utugi Children Home boys in Ngurubani when he visited with UK friends Feb 2011 to donate money and various items.
KENYA TRIP 2012 PREPARATIONS
Gacharu Water Project have organised a trip to Kenya for a double mission. Firstly to continue with the provision of clean piped water and sanitation to Gacharu village community. Secondly, we shall also organise a one day workshop on the theme of " Fighting mental illness stigma in Kenya". So far 7 people have shown interest of wanting to go for the mission which will take place in February next year. The project management committee has organised a Christmas fete on November 19th 2011 at st. george's Church barnsley, York street, Barnsley, S70 1BD from 12noon.
Attractions will include:- Tombola, White Elephant, Sample African dishes,Guess the name of the Bear,
15 minutes Massage sessions with Indian Head Massage, shoulder & back massage,Holistic facial, Hand & Foot massage, Quantum Touch etc,.
Distinguished guests will include MP Dan Jarvis and Councillor Cath Mitchell.
Come expecting a thrilling wnderful family afternoon out and raise money for the Gacharu water project.
For further information, contact the chairman Mike Skiffington 07713165212 or the Founder & facilitator Benson Kimaru 07919988131.
