Megan Burley is fundraising for Action for Children in Conflict (AFPIC)

Francis Maina Memorial Fund

In memory of:
Francis Maina

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Raising money for

Action for Children in Conflict (AFPIC)

Charity Registration No. 1060894

Action for Children in Conflict (AfCiC) works to transform the lives of children affected by extreme poverty, hunger, illness, persecution, abuse, & neglect. Our projects focus on helping some of the most vulnerable children & young people in Thika District, Kenya. The children & families we work with come from backgrounds of abject poverty, family breakdown, abandonment, & abuse. They are often forced to live on the streets, working & begging, in conflict with local residents & the police. Many resort to substance abuse as a means of escaping cold & hunger. We believe that these children have the capacity & desire to transform their lives, & AfCiC operates several programmes designed to help them do so:

Outreach Programmes for Vulnerable Children prevent children from ever going to the street & rehabilitate those who are already there. Some projects include school drop out prevention, child sponsorship, microfinance & business assistance, outreach clinics for street children, & after school children’s clubs.

A residential Interim Care Centre for street children, carrying out non-formal education, rehabilitation, counselling & family reintegration work.

Kenyan Children’s Legal Aid Work provides free legal advice to children & their guardians.

School Feeding programmes feed 1000 vulnerable children daily.

Holiday clubs Keep 400 vulnerable children away from abuse/exploitation on the streets by providing food & activities during school holidays

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Megan Burley

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17/07/2014

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Raised: 83%

Target: £750.00
Raised so far: £625.00

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My story

On 15th July Francis Maina died in Kenyatta Hospital, Nairobi in Kenya from head injuries and internal bleeding after being brutally beaten to by a mob after an incident involving the theft of a mobile phone. The attack happened in Thika. Francis was not the one who took the phone but subsequently has lost his life. The incident has left all those who cared about Francis shocked, angry and determined to do more for children like him.

Let his death not be in vain. By raising money in memory of Francis I hope that AfCiC will be able to prevent similar tradgedies from occuring and to continue to help the most vulnerable children. The moeny raised will be used to help the long term cases of those like Francis.

Please give what you can and spare a thought for his friends, his family and everyone at AfCiC

He was well loved and will be missed

	Keep up the good work Donation by patricia shaw 17/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by David Lush 05/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 29/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I'm so sorry to hear about Francis. Keep up the good work. Donation by Yani Tyskerud 28/07/09	£40.00
	Jannet and Gerrard send their best wishes for your cause Donation by mum 26/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Was so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of Francis. Thinking of you all at this difficult time Donation by Caroline Day 24/07/09	£15.00
	Donation by Anonymous 23/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Never give up Meg x Donation by nicola fowler 23/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	So shocked and saddened to hear of Francis's death. Thinking of you all. Julie Donation by Julie Nichols 22/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Meg, It's not much but I hope it will contribute a little in monetary terms but as part of a whole lots in public awareness. Donation by Linda Felton 22/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Francis died on my daughter's birthday - which brings home to me the massive difference in life chances between children here and in Africa. Donation by Mary Hopkins 21/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Such sad news Meg, good luck with your target amount. Donation by Jackie Robinson 21/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Alison Evans 21/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Mal Mitchell 21/07/09	£10.00
	These Kids have it so tough. I'm more than happy to help in this very small way. Donation by Lynda Tickell 21/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A boy full of character who I cared for deeply and will be very much missed. Donation by Eleanor Harrison 20/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Just a small token for such a sad reality. Helen & Arif. x Donation by Helen Lakey 20/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Graham 19/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 19/07/09	£20.00
	Keep up the good work Donation by Sharanjit Kaur 19/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Meg, I was so shocked and sad to hear of Francis' death and to know how much it hurt you all. Mumxx Donation by Cath Burley 18/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 18/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	So sorry to hear this sad news. I know Eleanor, staff and volunteers do an amazing job. Love Nina x Donation by Nina Champion 18/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I hope AfCiC can use this fund to support older street children to create positive futures for themselves away from life on the streets. Donation by Jo Bayley 18/07/09	£10.00
	Donation by Anonymous 18/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by JAMES SIMMONDS 17/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	This shows the vulnerability of the young people AfCiC serves. Best wishes for your fund raising. Donation by Mike Harrison Harrison 17/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 17/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Steven Pirie 17/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Thinking of you Meg, and those who knew Francis. Rest in peace. Donation by Joanne Ferry 17/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£625.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£145.26

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