Operation Imprezza
We support Imprezza Academy, a secondary school in Busia County, Western Kenya. The school offers security and free, life changing education to children especially orphans, the very poor and those at risk.
Over 2,500 students have benefitted from Imprezza since Catherine Omanyo set it up in 2001. Over 600 have gone on to college. About 200 have graduated from university. 7 have been awarded Masters. Over 1000 have gone into work or set up a business. Even more importantly Imprezza exists so that all its students leave with a feeling of attainment, fulfilment and confidence to take their place in the world.
Support Jordan running the Manchester Marathon on April 19th to raise money for Imprezza
Support Tomo and friends walking the 23 mile Abbots Way on May 17.
Last year Tomo raised over £2,000 for Imprezza on his 102 mile walk. In May he plans to better that. With the help of friends, Tomo will walk the 23 miles Abbot's Way on Dartmoor in 1 day. Starting at Buckfast Abbey and finishing at the ruins of Tavistock Abbey. Lets see if they can raise £3000 for Imprezza! You are welcome to join him for all or part of the walk. We will need people to support the walk with a couple of refueling stations. UPDATE - As of April 5th it looks like Tomo may have another 6 people joining him. Perhaps you would enjoy the challenge too?
News
December 2023 – A Happy Christmas to our supporters
(Imprezza students relaxing after completing their recent National exams) A BIG THANK YOU to our supporters, without you none of what we do would be possible over 2000 students will testify that...
June 2023
The school has to take in more students from 2024. This will mean more classrooms, dormitories and resources such as text books and computers. We have submitted a number of grant applications, the...
February 2023
We are delighted to say the girls taken in from the school which was closing have integrated well and are already showing signs of doing well both emotionally and educationally thanks to their...
Our key funding need today
There is a constant demand for funds. It costs about £25 a month to cover the basic needs of one student. Extras such as medical costs can easily ramp up. The bill for hospital attendance is never less than £100 and all the students medical needs are paid for by the school. Many students have to stay at the academy over the holidays so that they can be assured of safety, food and medical care.
Any gift whether regular, one off, large or small will be greatly appreciated and could be life changing for the students
