Children Of Watamu

We welcome media interest and can provide  press releases and photos on the charity and its work to support the Children Of Watamu. The work has made a difference to the community and is supported by many people in UK, Ireland, Italy, Belgium and of course Kenya.

The latest project the 'Happy House' which will support many orphans in the area of Watamu have received support in money, volunteers and unique ideas to provide the Happy House with sustainable energy and water.  For example - A child's roundabout has been donated which when used by the children will act as a pump to provide fresh water for the children. Thanks to generous donations from numerous companies the money has been raised to build the Orphanage building. We are now raising money to buy furniture, equipment and toys for the Happy House.

The project is sustainable and work has started on the grounds to provide food for the children, a small farm is also planned. The children will be educated and given life skills to give them an opportunity to  use their skills in the community. The project works closely with the community and provides many jobs.

A visit can be arranged to the project where you can meet headmaster Silas and his sister Rose who are coordinating the work in Watamu.

The media are welcome to contact Sue Hayward to find out more, for a press release, photos or to arrange a visit. Sue is happy to go on radio or TV to tell her story on how her work is making a difference to the children and community of Watamu.

Please e-mail sue@childrenofwatamu.net or ring 01253 352430

Many thanks to the Blackpool Gazette who have provide support for the project.

Recent media Stories-

BBC News North West - Hotelier to adopt 100 orphans

See Sue's BBC interview

Lancashire Life latest edition - Sue’s an inspiration

Sue Hayward tells Amanda Griffiths about the remarkable charity work for orphans which earned her the title of Lancashire Woman of the Year
LANCASHIRE PHOTOGRAPHY BY GLYNN WARD
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Children Of Watamu - Orange "I am" See what Sue says

 

Blackpool Gazette

Blackpool hotelier named Women of the Year By Elizabeth Gomm

A BLACKPOOL hotelier who is selling up to build an orphanage in Africa has been named Lancashire Woman of the Year. Sue Hayward received the honour at a charity lunch yesterday.

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Super-doctor set for Sahara challenge By Emma Harris 

FROM the freezing temperatures of the Antarctic to the arid heat of the Sahara ... super-doctor Steve Cushing is a runner of extremes and raising money for the Children Of Watamu. Follow to find out more

 

 

Wiltshire Gazette

Couple’s pledge to help aids orphans by Lewis Cowen

Helie Franklin and her husband Chris who after visiting Watamu are now helping the project including a sponsored bike ride of 60 miles to the hospital who have been treating Helie's brain tumour. Follow to find out more