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Ollie’s Volunteering Diary: Visiting St. Irene’s and Noah’s Ark
September 2023

In summer 2023, Ollie Passingham spent time volunteering with the Nasio Trust in Kenya. In our “Ollie’s Volunteering Diary” series he shares key parts of his experience. Read more below:

During my visit to the Nasio Trust’s Education Project at St. Irene’s school and Noah’s Ark, I was inspired by their dedication to providing access to quality education for vulnerable children.

It was very noticeable that the teachers and staff were passionate about nurturing young minds and ensuring that every child had the opportunity to succeed.

Witnessing the impact of this project on the lives of these children left a lasting impression on me, reaffirming the vital role education plays in breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering the next generation.

This story is listed in: Volunteer Stories

"I had no hope of being educated but now have the chance to access education, food, clothing and medication. I will work hard and dream to become a builder, to construct homes for people who don’t have shelter."
Saidi Makokha (aged 9 – supported by Nasio)

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Children’s Mental Health Week – 9th- 15th February

Nurturing Hope, Building Resilience!

At the Nasio Trust, we believe that every child deserves not only access to education and healthcare, but also the chance to grow up with emotional strength and hope. This Children’s Mental Health Week, we are reminded that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical health, and that together, we can create safe spaces where children thrive.

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Why the 2025 Budget Makes Charitable Giving More Important Than Ever

This year, as families across the UK consider giving, it’s worth thinking not only of generosity but also of opportunity.

With the 2025 Budget under the new Labour government, a number of fiscal changes have made the case for charitable donations — such as those to The Nasio Trust — stronger than ever.

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Changes to the Kenyan Healthcare System Leaves Thousands At Risk

Kenya’s new Social Health Authority (SHA) was meant to expand access to free healthcare. For the communities Nasio serves, it is doing the opposite.

The transition from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to SHA has introduced income-based premiums, digital registration, and phone-dependent systems that many families simply cannot access—particularly women, children, and the poorest households.

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