LG Electronics has today handed over complete projects to three social groups from Nairobi, Kiambu and Makueni counties seeking to solve their community’s most pressing needs.
The three, Vonde Welfare, Kenya Women and Children Centre, and Little Voice Deep Within emerged as the winners of the highly anticipated LG Electronics Ambassador Challenge for the year 2023, each walking away with Kshs 1 million.
The challenge, a prestigious initiative aimed at promoting the growth and self-reliance of local communities attracted 52 applicants from various regions across the country.
Following the handover, Vonde Welfare received eighty, 5,000-litre water tanks that will offer a quick solution to water challenges facing Makueni residents from the Vonde area in Mbooni Sub-County. Currently, the area is characterized by inadequate rainfalls, hills and a very hot environment. The residents use the seasonal streams down the hills which are 5 kilometers from the village. When they find the water, they carry it on their backs since there are no donkeys or camels in the area.
The second group, Kenya Women and Children Centre which focuses on elevating the rising cases of Gender-based Violence in the country by educating the public on how to respond and prevent the illness received refrigerators, microwaves, and televisions for use at their already-built facility.
Similarly, the Little Voice Deep within social group expressed their gratitude for being part of the finalist, noting that they will use the funds to set up a digital library and accommodate more students, especially during the holiday. Currently, the group has set up their library in the chairman’s house where children meet weekly for studying, dance and other artworks. The beneficiaries are children from Kariobangi slums who either are in school or have graduated from high school and would wish to advance their artistic levels. The group which plays host to over 300 children monthly received curriculum books, revision books, story books, and laptops to help enhance knowledge access.
Over the last 3 years, LG Electronics in partnership with Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI) have been instrumental in ensuring the success of the LG Electronics Ambassador Challenge. Their expertise and support have played a crucial role in identifying deserving organizations that align with the goals and values of LG Electronics.
Last year, three groups from Nairobi, Kiambu, and Kajiado counties won the challenge
