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What money buys in Kenya

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These are examples of costs - December 2010

 


Donors and supporters often ask us how they can help and what their donation buys.
Below are some of our regular costs as well as costs for items we need to buy now.
Costs are shown in Kenyan Shillings (Ksh) as well as sterling (monthly and annually).
Regular costs for 2 libraries Monthly Ksh UK Equiv (p.m.) UK (p.a.)
Newspapers 2,000 £17 £203
Electricity 3,000 £25 £305
4 Staff salaries 40,839 £346 £4,153
Running costs - stationery etc 16,000 £136 £1,627
Bursary per student 2,500 £21 £254
Total Bursaries (16) 40,000 £339 £4,068
One off costs One Off cost One Off cost
IT - Cost of computer 18,000 £153
IT - Cost of a printer 10,000 £85
Table 11,000 £93
6 chairs 3,300 £28
Small Makuti shelter 30,000 £254
Large Makuti shelter 50,000 £424
Purchase of Kenyan books p.a. 40,000 £339
Freight Costs p.a. n/a £1,400

Ksh/GBPExcRate:

118.00
 

Book donations

books

Help us by donating good quality, relevant books to our libraries, especially children's picture books.
Just make sure that books are in good physical condition.

NEW BOOK COLLECTIONS FOR KENYA

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Charitable donations

donate
You can donate in different ways:
· by cheque made payable to The Akili Trust
· by standing order or direct payment to our bank account
· through our MyCharityPage link

Items for sale

akili_landscape_postcard
Perfect as gifts, ideal for Christmas, our cards have been made using artwork done by children in the libraries.