MERCY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Population:
The staggering statistics by UNICEF show that despite improvements in sub-Saharan Africa in recent decades, 1 in 13 children die under the age of five, compared to 1 in 195 in developed nations. Infectious diseases (such as pneumonia, malaria, and diarrheal diseases) constitute the most common cause of death in children under the age of five years old. If this trend continues, 31 million children under the age of five will die in Africa by the year 2030. Currently, sub-Saharan Africa has 3 public children’s hospitals (two of those located in South Africa) to cater to the continent’s 450 million children.
Intervention:
The proposed 500 bed state-of-the-art center for excellence in pediatric healthcare is slated to be the first mission hospital of its kind in Nyanza-Kenya and East Africa. We envision an accessible, affordable children’s hospital that delivers compassionate, quality care to the entire East African region. The hospital will also include a maternity wing and an outpatient/primary care building dedicated to keeping children and pregnant women in the community healthy.
Outcome:
When compared to previous years, the expectation is that mortality rates will improve among children
under 5 years old due to timely access to affordable medical services/medications and an overall
healthier population due to access to affordable primary care services. Primary care consists of education, early intervention, and surveillance.
Budget:
Phase 1 – $1 million USD
Outpatient Building – consisting of primary care services such as dental, ophthalmology, mental health, immunizations, & general practitioners.
Phase 2 – $80 million USD
Inpatient Building & Diagnostics – consisting of ER and inpatient units such as med-surg, critical care, OR, newborn nursery, and oncology.
Proposal available on request.
Pledge Now
Leave a lasting legacy that will impact generations. Save precious lives of children from preventable deaths. Depending on the level of your donation, you can have a ward or building listed in Memory of a loved one or in Honor of your name.
Email: info@mercyandlovefoundation.org
Education Scholarship Fund
Mercy and Love Foundation Education Scholarship Fund
To date, 55 children have been assisted with school supplies and or/fees.
At Mercy Foundation, we are committed to supporting and empowering students in their pursuit of education. We believe that every individual deserves access to quality education, regardless of their financial circumstances. To further this mission, we have established the Mercy and Love Education Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship Fund aims to provide financial assistance to deserving students from poor backgrounds who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong commitment to their education. Our goal is to help alleviate the financial burden that often accompanies pursuing higher education and hinders students from breaking the cycle of poverty in their families. To date we have assisted 55 learners with fees and/or supplies.
Eligibility criteria:
Primary school senior, high school senior, or current college student.
Demonstrate excellent grades (A or A-).
Demonstrate financial need (this will be verified).
Submit a scholarship application, including an essay or brief bio of student.
Scholarship Benefits:
Mercy and Love Education Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance to selected recipients. The exact amount and number of scholarships awarded will depend on the availability of funds. The scholarship funds can be used to cover tuition fees, textbooks, and/or other educational expenses as determined fit by the scholarship fund committee.
Selection Process
Students who are bright but from disadvantaged backgrounds are usually identified by community members such as teachers, neighbors, or peers. Therefore, those who are identified will be contacted by a representative of the organization.
How to Contribute
We invite individuals, organizations and businesses who share our commitment to education to contribute to the Mercy and Love Education Scholarship Fund. Your generous donations will directly impact the lives of students, providing them with the opportunity to pursue their educational goals and a better future.
You may donate a scholarship in honor of or in memory of or in your own name.
- $400 covers 1 year of high school including boarding supplies and uniforms.
- $1600 covers 4 years of high school including boarding supplies and uniforms.
- $175 covers the first term.
- $100 covers the second term.
- $50 covers the third term.
Mercy and Love Foundation, Inc. is a 501c3 tax exempt nonprofit organization/public charity. Our EIN is 85-0992627. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
