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Connecting with Kenya

Children's ward; patients;

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is in partnership with one church in Kenya---the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA). Each of the following Extra Commitment Opportunities (ECOs) would be considered as priority activities for support by the PCEA and the PC(USA).

Chogoria Hospital, situated 140 miles northeast of Nairobi, was established as a Presbyterian mission hospital in 1923. It is now operated by the Presbyterian Church of East Africa. Chogoria offers both curative and preventative medicine with emphasis placed on family planning and infant care. (ECO #862137)

Kikuyu Hospital is the oldest mission hospital in Kenya. This 195-bed facility has nine buildings and a community-based health care program in the surrounding communities of Kanyanjara, Kerwa, Nguriunditu and Ruthigiti. Contributions will go toward continued support of health programs. (ECO #862754)

The PCEA has launched a new and exciting program, resulting in a first-class visitor's residence and conference center to accommodate the large number of overseas visitors to the PCEA and Kenya each year. Funding is needed for construction of an up to 70-room guest house and a modern, well-equipped conference center. (ECO #047982)

For every 100 Kenyan students who would be eligible and qualified for college level studies, only about 20 university slots are available. The Presbyterian Church of East Africa has launched an ambitious project to help ensure that the next generation of Kenya's leaders are committed Christians and well-trained citizens. The Presbyterian College, with its Institute for Pastoral Studies, is already providing advanced degree study opportunities, but needs to do more. A gift of $1000 (US) will provide a full tuition scholarship for one year. A gift of $100 (US) will purchase 10 library books. (ECO #862752)


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