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25.01.2022 Final exam day is here! Wishing our Form 4 (Year 12) students in Kenya all the best for their final national exams today. Four years of hard work and determination has brought you to this point and we couldn't be prouder of you all! ... To Eugene, Mary, Miriam, Rechel and Doreen; you are all phenomenal individuals and we can't wait to see where you go from here!

24.01.2022 STARTING KICKSTART In 2012, Esther Rijk (the Founder of the Kickstart Project Inc.), travelled to Africa for 11 months after completing her secondary school studies. Some 10 countries later, Esther found herself volunteering at a small primary school and children’s home in the Kibera Slum in Nairobi, Kenya. During this time, Esther learned first-hand the overwhelming challenges that people faced in the slum. The children that she met demonstrated an awe-inspiring desire to be... educated, to break out of poverty and make a better future for themselves and their families. One thing became very clear during her time in Kibera; the chance to attend secondary school would undoubtedly change their lives. After witnessing the frighteningly poor standard of education in the slum, and the devastating cycle of poverty that followed, Esther became inspired to make a change for these children, and thus, the idea for The Kickstart Project was born. THE EARLY DAYS Initially beginning with the support of Rotary, a greenhouse program and a sponsorship program were the first projects to be launched. The mosquito net education and distribution project soon followed. In 2015, together with a small team of passionate individuals, Esther started The Kickstart Project Inc an Australian Non-profit Charity, officially registered in April 2015. The Kickstart Project began with the sole purpose being to create a brighter future through education, health and sustainable solutions. ENSURING DONATED DOLLARS GO TO THOSE IN NEED Our priority is to allocate as much of our proceeds as possible directly to the projects that we run in Africa. Our approach is simple; No frills, marketing gimmicks or fancy advertising Focus on the cause, and ensure donated dollars go to those in need. There is no unnecessary expenditure on administrative costs and absolutely no money is spent on personal expenses, including the team’s annual trip to Kenya to implement and review the projects, and ensure they are operating successfully. THE IMPACT OF EDUCATION The impact that one educated child can have on his or her family, and immediate community, is life changing. Helping just one child becomes a whole family, a whole community, and a next generation that is happier, healthier and more fulfilled than the last one this is the ripple effect. This is what drives The Kickstart Project.

19.01.2022 Mother's Day is just around the corner and to celebrate all mums, Goodwill Wine have put together a special Mother's Day Mix of their favourite wines These are all stunning wines and for every bottle you buy we'll receive 50% of the profit. So why not spoil the mums in your life this Mother's Day and help support us too. Order yours here: https://goodwillwine.com.au/charities/the-kickstart-project

15.01.2022 INVEST MONTHLY Make a monthly tax-deductible donation towards the education of our sponsored students and health promotion projects. $25 Will provide a student in Kenya with a good quality education, boarding, support and hot, nutritious meals for one WEEK... $50 Will cover the costs of a full day mentoring program for all of our sponsored students, including venue, catered lunch, workshops, leadership training and public speakers. $100 - Will provide a student in Kenya with a good quality education, boarding, support and hot, nutritious meals for one MONTH $1300 Will provide one student in Kenya with a quality secondary school sponsorship, boarding, mentoring and leadership, personal and academic requirements, for one YEAR (Form 1). Your generous donations make our education and healthcare programs possible, Thank you!

11.01.2022 We'd like you to meet Robert Robert was born in the Kakamega County of Kenya in 2006. He attended St Catherine Primary School until 2019. Robert is the oldest of 4 children, supported by their single mother after their father left many years ago. Robert’s mother earns very little money and struggles to provide food and pay rent for all 4 children. Because of these financial difficulties, she is unable to support Robert through secondary school. Without a sponsorship, Rober...t would have missed out on an education beyond the age of 14 years. He dreams of becoming an engineer when he is older and we believe he can make it!

01.01.2022 The impact that one educated child can have on his or her family, and immediate community, is life changing. Helping just one child becomes a whole family, a whole community, and a next generation that is happier, healthier and more fulfilled than the last one this is the ripple effect. . This is what drives The Kickstart Project.