These groups do support real life in rural area. Here in Kenya we note and appreciate the role played by women in rural development. Women have been in the forefront to support the family unit.

PEACEMAKERS IN DISEASE FIGHT

Malaria is one of the biggest killer disease in tropical Africa. Kenya is not an exception. Our hospitals are jammed up with malaria cases. The parasite has become very resistant to drugs. Drugs too have become very expensive to the poor forks. Prevention of malaria by means of sleeping in treated mosquito nets could offer a solution.

Peacemakers has assisted greatly in this. So far in the year 2007 about 4000 nets have been supplied to schools and to mothers with young children. The last month of the year we have given 1000 nets to the mothers with children and expectant ones.

FIGHT AGAINST DRUG ABUSE

DACA is an arm of peacemakers that campaigns against drug abuse. Thanks to patron Len Little for his tireless effort. He is an inspiration towards this vision. Drug abuse is common here. Khat - Miraa - local brew - hard drugs like bhang are common among our youth. They have adverse effects – Impoverishes the families - source of insecurity and kills the victim. Just as we have fought the HIV Pandemic, we should equally fight drug abuse.

How have we done this:-
1. Through seminars - To educate the youth about the dangers of drug abuse.
2. Give hope back to the youth gone astray/guidance and counseling individuals and groups.
3. Help the youth to use other alternative ways of earning money other than drug peddling.

DACA PROJECTS

DACA Projects are intended to offer an alternative means of source of income.
- Horticulture - Using water pump machine
- Brick making - Using brick making machine. This machines will help in making bricks from soil and need no burning (firing). The mixture ratio is 1:20 cement, 20 wheelbarrows of red soil.
- We also have a pilot project at Kivuria Primary School. The construction of adapted long drop toilet using the soil bricks.
- In DACA activities we also wish to use the youth in environmental conservation by planting trees.
- The HIV Training seminar at Nanyuki cottage hospital postponed to April 2008.

 NOT IN VAIN

Through the peacemakers missions the community has immensely benefited. Peacemakers has managed to build bridges and has crossed through the ridges of different, religious and cultural diversely. We have served all equally regardless of their social status. The reports we receive back are very encouraging. We see people in the eyes of God and serve them as Christ did. The community is getting transformed.

PEACEMAKERS MOVING ACROSS THE BOUNDARIES

The three of us Moses Nzioka, Pastor Salesio Njiru and Co-ordinator Patrick Nyaga visited Tanzania this December. We were hosted by Bishop Mlenga in Korogwe near Arusha Tanzania. We had a good time with church leaders, about 20 of them. There was a warm reception. The peacemakers vision was well received. They were very willing to host the next leaders seminar of August 2008.
- A budget will be drawn from there
- And the venue for the meeting
- There is still communication and I hope this report will keep you abreast with news.

ASSURANCE

We thank our friends, brothers and sisters, well wishers and sponsors who have totally sacrificed to support the seminars and community projects through peacemakers. We assure you of own commitment and accountability. We do appreciate to see out community benefit. Through your contributions, you have helped and sustained a life in Africa.

God Bless You.

PEACEMAKERS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE

1. A plot already is available to build this resource centre.
2. It is expected to be a true rehabilitation centre for:-
(i) Community training in skills to help them in life
(ii) A Christian prayer and retreat centre
(iii) A counseling and rescue place

Plan of Action

January 2008
1. Clearing the ground
2. Laying the building materials and digging out the foundation for the prayer house/counseling rooms.

February 2008
1. Construction work starts
2. Construction work expected to wind-up by June.

We hope the phase two starts immediately after the first phase is completed.

FINALLY

The year has started well despite the elections aftermath in the country. We believe God will intervene for us. We ask for your support in prayers. However, peace is trickling back. Otherwise things have been normal within our community.