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Over 20 years of empowering young people through education & life skills 📚 Giving Opportunity, Not Charity.

Over 20 years of empowering young people in Kenya, through education and life skills. We believe that education, empowerment and employment is the key to breaking the poverty cycle. Working with 5 projects in Kenya, we’ve created a sustainable platform for change. Our Story:
Sarah Hicks (known as ‘Boo’ to friends and family) lost her life to cancer in October 2002 at the age of 36. Sarah was a gen

tle, determined and caring person, with a wonderful spirit. Sarah showed vast amounts of strength and drive throughout her later years as she searched for alternative treatment for her illness in Kenya. During that time she made many friends who were touched by the compassion and love she had for those less fortunate than herself. The impact Sarah had on countless people’s lives is hard to put into words. Sarah would be proud to know that twenty years after her passing she has left an extraordinary legacy in Kenya which has helped provide a future for over 600 young ladies through the development of valuable life skills. This has led to some amazing stories of incredible young people coming out of poverty to establish their own successful businesses and enterprises. By helping children and young adults in a sustainable way the ‘Boo’ charity has made Sarah’s wish come true. Our Projects:
We now work with 5 projects:
- Nyamache Life Skills Centre: Fully funded by Boo, this Life Skills Centre offers 5 training courses to young people in need.
- Nyamwanga ECD: Funding teachers’ and cooks’ wages, school uniforms and learning materials for over 170 pre-schoolers.
- Busire ECD: Supporting access to education for over 150 6-7 year olds in this extremely poor rural area.
- Kibera ECD: Providing primary education to over 150 of the poorest children in Kibera, Africa's largest slum.
- Kibera Football Program: Run by Kibera Mpira Mtanni (KIMMTA), holding regular football matches and tournaments.

01/09/2026

Throwback to last year’s Boo Ball…

What a night! A room full of amazing supporters, plenty of dancing and thousands of pounds raised to create opportunities for young people in Kenya.

We can’t wait to do it all again in November.

If you haven’t already secured your table, now is the time - we only have a few remaining.

Book your table: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theboocharity/1626023

27/08/2026

For just £10 a month, you can help provide a child with a nutritious school meal every school day.

It may seem like a small amount, but for the children we support, it means arriving at school with the energy to learn, grow and dream bigger.

Donate here: https://boo-charity.org.uk/donate

25/08/2026

Can you help make this year’s Boo Ball even bigger?

We’re looking for auction and raffle prizes for our Annual Boo Ball this November.

Whether it’s a gift voucher, luxury experience, hamper, meal or something unique, every donation helps us raise money for our projects in Kenya.

If you or your business could donate a prize, we’d love to hear from you.

Email - [email protected]

20/08/2026

Harvest time at Nyamache 🌽

The two shambas have produced an incredible 350kg of maize - all of which will be used to provide nutritious lunches for students and staff during the next school term.

The harvest will be turned into ugali, a staple Kenyan meal, but our wonderful school cook, Fred, helping ensure every student has the fuel they need to learn.

This is exactly why our shambas are so important. They’re not just teaching valuable agricultural skills - they’re helping to provide meals, reduce running costs and create a more sustainable future for Nyamache.

18/08/2026

The countdown is on until this year’s Boo Ball…

We’d love for you to join us as we celebrate over 23 years of Giving Opportunity and raise vital funds to continue creating opportunities for young people in Kenya.

An evening of great food, live music, fundraising and dancing awaits.

Only 8 tables remaining - secure yours now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theboocharity/1626023

Saturday 28th November | Arrival from 6:30pm | Captain’s Club, Christchurch

12/08/2026

Growth at the Nyamwanga Primary School 🌱

Thanks to a generous donation from Souter Charitable Trust, earlier this year we were able to secure the Nyamwanga Primary School’s shamba.

With fenced and gated land, the school can now grow a variety of higher-yielding crops, creating a more sustainable future for the school.

The harvest goes straight into the school kitchen, helping provide nutritious lunches for the children. Any surplus is sold at the local market, with the income used to buy other essential cooking supplies.

It’s another great example of giving opportunity, not charity and creating long-term solutions that benefit the whole school community.

10/08/2026

Good luck to the students at Nyamache Life Skills Centre 📚

This week, the students are beginning to sit their NITA Grade 2 and 3 exams. These nationally recognised qualifications are an important milestone, recognising the practical skills and knowledge the students have worked so hard to develop.

Here’s a glimpse into one of the Computer Studies exams in action…

06/08/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? We’re looking for corporate partners to sponsor vocational training at Nyamache Life Skills Centre.

You could support:
✂️ Dressmaking and Tailoring
🪮 Hair & Beauty
⚒️ Welding & Fabrication
🌱 Agriculture

Your sponsorship helps fund teachers, equiptment and practical learning, giving young people the skills to build sustainable futures.

If you’d like to find out more, we’d love to hear from you: [email protected]

04/08/2026

Dressmaking & Tailoring in action 🪡🧵👗

From measuring and cutting to creating the finished garments, every stitch is building a future.

Our Dressmaking & Tailoring students are learning practical skills that can lead directly to employment or even their own business. In rural western Kenya, where jobs are limited, these skills create real opportunity.

Find out more: https://boo-charity.org.uk/nyamache-life-skills

30/07/2026

The new shamba is already producing fantastic harvests, but this is only the beginning.

We’re growing maize, vegetables and Napier grass - providing food for the centre and creating an income through local sales.

Our next goal? To generate enough income to buy a school cow, providing fresh milk for the students while creating another sustainable source of food, resources and income.

Address

Unit 4 Nova Business Park, Gore Road Industrial Estate
New Milton
BH256SA

Telephone

+441425624500

Website

http://www.boo-charity.org.uk/

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