The Nasio Trust | Changing Lives For Good

The New Mzungos

On 19th January nine Nasio supporters all of them with strong Dorchester connections set off to visit the NASIO project in Musanda, Kenya.

Some of us had visited a number of times before – John and Johnny Cornelius (John Junior as the Kenyans call him!) have been supporting and visiting Nasio for the whole fifteen years of the charities’ existence

“Volunteering with The Nasio Trust is learning about life”

Rajab is one of the children who has directly benefited from the work that The Nasio Trust does. He has now decided to give something back by volunteering himself! Here’s an update…

It's my pleasure to share with you my experience and many other things that I have gained from Nasio Trust. We recently went for a medical camp to a certain village.

Carlos: Getting to the heart of what we do…

Carlos started out as a volunteer from VSO Bahaginan. He was sent to Mumias, Kenya, to help the Nasio Trust in 2011. He was only supposed to be there for a year, but we refused to let him go (!) and now he is our Country Director in Mumias. Here, he talks about the issues […]

Nancy Featured In Oxford Castaways

In this fantastic article, our founder Nancy speaks about her childhood and upbringing. As well as giving some incredible insights into the things that inspire her.

A fantastic read. Don't miss it.

HIV in Kenya Infographic

The work we do in Western Kenya is influenced in many ways by the HIV epidemic in Africa.

This infographic gives you some insight into the immense scale of the problem, and some of the background that has led to over 1.6 million people in Kenya living with HIV.

Give A Little… Make A Big Difference

Watch some of our amazing young volunteers talking about their experiences at our projects in Kenya.

Could you give a little (or maybe even a lot?) to make a huge difference to people in desperate need?

“Earthwise Girls” Sanitary Pads Make A Big Difference At Township Primary

Here’s Tabitha’s account of a recent visit to provide sanitary towels and underwear made available in partnership with “Earthwise Girls” and Nasio Trust supporters.

"Today we have managed to visit Township primary school, and on our visit there, we have been able to hand out "Earthwise Girls" sanitary pads and Underwear to the girls in both class seven and eight."

Graduation in Kenya!

A time for celebration as St Irene pupil’s graduated from Pre-Primary Education at the end of 2016. These children will now enter the Kenyan education system whilst continuing to be supported by The Nasio Trust and their Child Sponsors.

We now look forward to a new intake of 40 children at our Early Childhood Development Centres - all of whom require a Child Sponsor.

The Musungu (white man) returns

In the early morning light I spot a group of women having a gossip at the water well surrounded by yellow 10 gallon drums for the days water to be transported home. A kid chewing on a stick of sugar cane, fallen from the sugar cane truck which thunders by. He smiles and waves as we pass.

Maybe it is fatigue or the thought of returning home. Either way I find myself bouncing along unmade roads on my way to the airport with a lump in my throat and tears running down my face.

Help #nasio15 To Fight Malaria In Memory Of Livingstone

November 5th, 2016 marks the 3rd anniversary of the death of Livingstone Amwoma. Livingstone was a happy, healthy 5 year old boy attending our St. Irene’s Early Childhood Development Centre. He died tragically from a Malaria related illness on November the 5th, 2013.

With your help, we want to make death's like Livingstone's a thing of the past. Find out more in our appeal video.