The charity will be celebrating its 18th anniversary this year. Over the years, the charity has achieved many of the objectives set in collaboration with Nuru Orphanage and Port Reitz School. The current objectives can be found under ‘Our Aims’.
2020 bought great sadness to the team following the passing of our very dear friend and ‘Nuru’ Family member, Rachel Gregory. Her love and laughter lives on through her family, Simone and son Ollie. The money donated in her memory and from sponsorship for Amanda Burns running the London Marathon in 2021, an outside classroom and dining room at Port Reitz School was built. This provides a vital space for children with walking difficulties to access, with a beautiful view of sea and a cooling breeze.
This year, Ella Townsend is running the London Marathon in April 2025 for Nuru of Mombasa. It has been a dream since Ella was young to run the London Marathon. Ella is a family member of the Nuru of Mombasa team (cousin of Emma Brown and niece of Trevor Thomas). This makes it even more special for Ella as she knows that every penny raised will go directly to supporting the renovation of the dormitories and pathways around Port Ritz school. This will make a huge difference to the children’s quality of life.
Please support Ella and donate via this link Nuru of Mombasa: Ella Townsend’s Fundraising Page https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/ella-townsend
The UK based team continue to work with Hemed Mukui, a Kenyan citizen and volunteer who is based in Mombasa. Hemed co-ordinates and ensures projects continue ‘on the ground’ in Kenya. The team hope to re-visit the projects in Mombasa sometime soon.
Thank you to all who have donated their time and money to Nuru of Mombasa over the years. Every penny raised has gone directly to the projects ‘on the ground’, with local workers and local prices guaranteed. This has been made possible by the amazing dedication of Hemed Mukui, asante sana!