IHOPEE INC

IHOPEE MEDICAL CAMP – NOVEMBER 2018

The International Health Operations Patient Education and Empowerment (IHOPEE) is a USA based organization with a small network of volunteers in Kenya who coordinate its activities on the ground. One of IHOPEE’s core mission is to help in combating health disparities in Kenya’s underserved communities as well as increasing health awareness, with a future plan of building clinics in rural villages.

In line with this, IHOPEE organized and carried out Medical Camps in three locations of Kenya as follows:

• Chianda in Rarieda of Siaya County – 09 November, 2018
• Maraba in Agoro Nyakach of Kisumu County - 09 November, 2018
• Mount Zion Church, Kayole in Nairobi on 14 & 15 November 2018

The Medical Camps targeted at least 1000 clients for Chianda, Rarieda, 1000 for Agoro, Nyakach and 2000 for Kayole, Nairobi. However, were able to provide services to approximately 700 clients in Maraba, 490 in Chianda and 2000 in Mount Zion Church, Kayole. This encompassed a wide spectrum of age groups 0-83yrs and both genders of which <5s and women were the majority. Referrals were made to the nearest health facility or private practitioners especially in Kayole, we however noted that most of the patients were not in a financial position to afford the associated fees including the much advertised NHIF insurance.

The services provided included health screening: blood (pressure, glucose, typhoid, malaria and HIV) cancer (breast and cervical), treatment of minor ailments and counselling both secular and pastoral for Mount Zion Church in particular. To help realize this venture, IHOPEE collaborated with local medical personnel (doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians, pharmacists, students, counselors), volunteers from various walks of life and two pharmaceutical companies, Nila and Dawa in Nairobi who donated some drugs courtesy of Nancy Kamau. A special group of volunteers which stood out was Kayole MtaSafi group that provides rehabilitation for youth around Kayole led by Fr Emmanuel. On IHOPPE side there were two nurses, Rose Oginga (CEO Ihopee) from Florida, and Margaret Rayola from California, a nurse practitioner Dr. Pauline Kibisu from Texas and one doctor Dr. Otieno Aduma from Delaware who were able to participate but at a limited level. Specialist services were not provided at all even though it was planned as this cadre of personnel were not involved or not available. The Opticians group got last minute engagement so was unable to attend.

Success and Challenges

IHOPEE was able to achieve their main goal of reaching some of the underserved community in all the three locations mainly because of the willingness and availability of qualified personnel on the ground particularly the involvement of Dr Rosemary Obara in Agoro and Dr Otedo Rarieda. However, despite the physical absence of the doctor in charge of coordination in Kayole, Bishops Silas Kanali and Mike Opiyo and Racheal Otieno (Logistics) were able to st

IHOPEE.ORG is a NGO that operates a medical mission with the aim of improving Maternal Child Health MCH in Kenya besides mentoring youth to be the leaders and ambassadors.

The organization (IHOPEE) organizes and sends a mission team to Kenya each year where they create more health and educational awareness , Create safe haven for Domestic violence and sustainability,to help in driving projects running within the communities.

Additionally, IHOPEE offers scholarships at different levels of study, national and international volunteer programs that nurture ambassadors in their areas of expertise.

Mission

To provide a positive impact by organizing
community outreach resources and supporting programs
that help educate, inspire and empower members of our community

Vision
To empower Youth and Women in health education and development issues especially improving maternal/ child health in Kenya

Values
We strive to provide an impact that serve beyond through Charity, Compassion and Community and promote sanity .

Quote
"We are the Salt of the world, and have potential to make a positive impact in our communities."

Projects
1: Equip a library / scholarships
2: Medical mission (health awareness)- focus maternal child health

Achievements 2014-2018
-Books drive
-Uniform for students
-Widows micro-finance
-Mentor-ship in progress
-2000 pt impacted in 2018

Theme *SAFARI- JOURNEY TO SUCCESS *

October 19/2019 we are doing a fundraising to meet our needs
Working with well wishers abd volunteers

*IHOPEE fundraiser to help with women children and youth empowerment ,Educational Scholarships ,Partnership and networking *

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IHOPEE Inc

IHOPEE Inc Newsletter
June 23, 2019


IHOPEE Progress

IHOPEE is a 501 organization found year 2017 to support and enrich community outreach programs and enrich lives of adults, youth and children
IHOPEE has empowerment program for women and youth, educational programs and scholarships for youth, health education and awareness and mental health education and awareness
IHOPEE 2018 was a year of accomplishment and words cannot express our gratitude to our supporters, partnership and donors.
We were able to accomplish the following .
1: Health fair in Kayole whereby 2000 people were treated ( serious back aches on women because of the occupation- doing Laundry all day to earn a living.
2: Nyakach . Rarieda ...... whereby maternal awareness and youths at risk were assessed
3: Kakola women groups ; Maraba self help group
4: Library programs in schools- ( project Equip a library in rural village) 15 schools received books -10000 kids ages 6-16 enjoy library sessions.
5: Education scholarships to the youth brilliant underprivileged students at all levels

IHOPEE 2019 was also a great success.
Health education and awareness was done in Four Counties Kisumu, Siaya, Homabay and Mboya
About 1000 were educated on strokes, heart attack and diabetes. We were able to distribute 150 urinals and 150 bedpans to our elderly population and bedridden .
500 youths were also educated on mental help, stress management
Two women groups also benefited from education on increasing food production and wealth creation
Domestic violence education and awareness has continued to take place through Dr Sheba and over 500 women and youth have benefited from the program.
2019 and 2020 Program Agenda

Educational scholarships for 500-1000 students
Indulge the youth in programs like chicken rearing that can earn income to schools
Back to school programs
Medical supplies
Training for maternal health, health education Awareness classes and seminars for high risk populations.
Congratulations ! -Chicago chapter lead by Mrs Roseline Okendo -Did a great initiative with the mowergian hospital And we would love other Representative to do so in their areas and engage local share picture on health awareness and education empowerment to our your youth and women. .

We Working with Dr obara as a member on wholistic approach in healthcare
Objectives include community capacity building on health(UHC) and development focusing on RMNCAH, NCDs, mental health services through integrated approach & creation of partnerships, linkages, networking, social mobilization & advocacy. Ultimately resulting in UHC system strengthening

AGRIBUSINESS
Dr Ogendo of Egerton University has been kind enough to organize with Prof Patience to visit and train the widows and self help groups with their projects. This is for economic empowerment and sustainability. There is plan to start the visits in July 2019 .

He is also working with our USA colleges to have Student Exchange Programs