Vision: Our vision is a world where every person has access to basic human necessities, compassion and kindness are commonplace, and there is a perpetual concern for the well- being of others. Mission: We restore humanity by taking the opportunity to help whenever, wherever, and however we can – not dictating the terms of our assistance, but responding to the needs of the individuals and communities we are serving.

KEEP THIS IN MIND Golden Rule: We treat others the way we want to be treated. This means avoiding sensationalizing and perpetuating misconceptions and negative or clichéd stereotypes. The best way to restore and preserve humanity is to treat the people we serve with the dignity and respect we would want shown to us if we were similarly situated. Being compassionate requires empathy and kindness—not pity.

The continent of Africa

Kenya Nyanza is in the far west corner between Lake Victoria and Uganda. The HIV prevalence rate is double the rate of the rest of the country (14.3% vs 6.7%). As a result, there are a lot of orphans in the area. The Restore Humanity Children’s is in Sirembe Village in the province of Nyanza.

Our Children’s Home in Kenya

Mrs. Opot- Our partner

Patrick—Our Nurse

Here are the Kiddos

Goals for 2014 Continue to: – Provide a loving and stable home for our 17 children at JCO Children’s Center – Support our Outreach Program – Support local schools in Sirembe – Expand our Restore Humanity Scholars Program Upcoming next year – Build a Clinic in village --- Opot Medical Services

FHS Research Project A.Outreach for Girls—Empowerment & Keeping them in School B.Post-Secondary Education Options for Kenyan Students C.Basic Needs for a clinic in Rural Kenya—Siaya County, Nyanza Province. How to get items donated? D.Organizations who support medical care in developing countries—How can we utilize them?

A.Outreach for Girls— Empowerment & Keeping them in School

Importance of Education--Girls In sub-Saharan Africa if a girl is educated, more often than not, she will: Delay sexual activity & have fewer partners: (girls with at least 8 years of school are 87% less likely to engage in sexual activity before they are 18 than girls with no schooling) Delay marriage & childbirth Have fewer babies and healthier babies (Children with educated mothers are half as likely to suffer from malnutrition as those with uneducated mothers) Help to break the cycle of poverty by becoming a provider and a decision maker in her home. (Education provides families with more economic options)

Search Clues Why are girls not educated as much? Why do girls feel disempowered? – Cultural Not a “good investment” Women are not equal to men --Self Fulfilling Prophecy —Economic How can we empower them? – What are others doing worldwide? – Tons of books, movies, info about it How can we encourage their teachers and their community of the importance of this?

Education Saves Lives The life-saving power of education is not limited to girls. According to recent studies: "If every child (globally) received a complete primary education, at least 7 million new cases of HIV could be prevented in a decade."

Search Clues University of Arkansas (International students) Kenya--Capitol is Nairobi – What are some Universities in Kenya? In both places consider these questions… – What are the costs? – How do you apply? – Scholarship Options – What is the best option?

Search Clues Our area in Western Kenya is: – Sirembe – Siaya County – Nyanza Province Search – Common illness and death in area (CDC) – How are these treated/prevented? – How do we get medications and supplies? – HIV/AIDS Rates and other stats

Search Clues--D What organizations support medical care? Groups that send Doctors (i.e. Doctors without Borders) Send medical supplies Send medication Give money to support global health Who are these groups and how can we use them? Search who, what, when, why, and WHERE