Kenyan Orphan Project
The Kenyan Orphan Project (KOP) is a charity and society that supports vulnerable children and orphans in Kenya through health, education and social welfare projects. KOP is supported by a number of UK universities including Imperial who each make a huge and valuable difference to the lives of hundreds of children.
Each summer we send a group of students to Kisumu, West Kenya, for two weeks to directly work on the projects that we support. You could find yourself teaching children about healthcare, helping to build schools, or setting up feeding programmes for street children, whilst also being able to explore Kenya.
We place a big emphasis on welcoming all members and holding regular socials. Whether you're looking to personally make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children (whilst also seeing Kenya's amazing wildlife, scenery and culture), an outlet for your creativity, being involved with KOP's wider activities (such as the Big Chill Music Festival) or being part of a growing society that supports extremely worthwhile projects, KOP has a place for everyone.
All members are encouraged to join in, whether they chose to be a part of the summer team or not, and we will help to support all possible fundraising ideas and challenges!
To find out more about us and how you can get involved, visit our stall at fresher's fair or send us an email at cag-kop@imperial.ac.uk
You can also visit the KOP website or follow us on Facebook by joining the KOPafrica group.