We support people in need in Kitui, Kenya. 
We work to provide the marginalised with clean water and access to education, and to empower them by boosting their economic independence. 

Dalkey
Cabinteely
Rathgar
Bray

 

In this section of the site you will find details of some parish to parish twinning projects such as Bray with Ikanga, Rathgar with Kyuso, and Dalkey with Endau.

 

Partnership- What is it about?

Partnership is a process of identifying with a community in another country so that, through mutual understanding and help we may in some way respond to the growing divide between so-called first world and third world countries

The historical connection between Kitui Diocese and Ireland goes back over 50 years, when the missionaries of St Patrick's Missionary Society first came to work in Kitui.There are many similarities between Kitui in the 21st century, and Ireland of 50 or more years ago, when we had predominantly rural/agricultural economy. Like Ireland in the 1940s and 1950s, the people of Kitui place great hope in education to build a better future.

How it began

Friends of Kitui evolved from a simple partnership arrangement between the parishes of Dalkey in Dublin, Ireland, and the parish of Endau in Kitui, Kenya. The common link was through Paul Healy, originally from Dalkey, who spent nine years working in the Diocese of Kitui. But twinning does not- and should not- depend on any one individual. 

Existing Partnerships-

  • Dalkey Parish partners Endau and Zombe Parishes in Kitui

  • Rathgar Parish partners Kyuso Parish in Mwingi district

  • Bray Parish partners Ikanga in southern Kitui

On the Downloads page we include an article  by Brendan McNamara which discusses in depth one particular scourge- AIDS- which could be addressed through a twinning project. Also on the Downloads Page is  a document prepared by  Brendan on “What is involved in Twinning Parishes in Ireland with those in Africa”

 

Objectives for a Two-Way Partnership

To create a two-way long-term relationship, based on mutual respect, from which both parishes will derive tangible and intangible benefits.

To assist another Christian community less well off

To Learn from the vitality of the African Church and from "Christianity in Action"

To Engage various groups within the partner communities, and to encourage Christianity Through Action

To involve those who do not regularly engage with the parish.

How to go about it:

 

Involve different ages/ groups from the parish, such as:

 

  • Youth- A key target

  • Families

  • Older Community Members

  • Business People

  • Clergy

 

Types of Projects you can help with:

A look through this website will show you the types of  projects for which the people of Kitui are seeking assistance. These include

Infrastructural projects- Provision of water etc

Helping to service day to day parish needs

Educational- support for orphan education

Income generating projects

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Pupils and teachers from Loreto Convent- Msongari & St. Mary’s School present food stuff to Kitui Diocese on March 4th, 2006
Benefits:

You will bring real, tangible benefits to the partner community in Kitui which will change lives

You will expand awareness of communities in Ireland of problems in the developing world.

Through involvement of several groups in your community, you will bring satisfaction for all concerned

You will demonstrate the meaning of Christianity in action

 

Entrance to Kavisuni church and school compound about 30km from Kitui town. Kavisuni has a thriving community with enthusiastic teenage participation.

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