Patrick O. Odoyo

Patrick Odoyo grew up in Kenya in the Dago Village and now lives in the Tri-state, he's President of Friends of Dago and with the help of his wife Susan they are collecting funds to benefit an area ravaged by AIDS, poverty and malnutrition. Saturday, December 6th at Aldersgate Methodist Church in Evansville starting at 6pm, there is an opportunity to try authentic Kenyan food, bid on unique items with all of the proceeds going to the Dago Village. Visit www.friendsofdago.org for more… Show more

Patrick Odoyo grew up in Kenya in the Dago Village and now lives in the Tri-state, he's President of Friends of Dago and with the help of his wife Susan they are collecting funds to benefit an area ravaged by AIDS, poverty and malnutrition. Saturday, December 6th at Aldersgate Methodist Church in Evansville starting at 6pm, there is an opportunity to try authentic Kenyan food, bid on unique items with all of the proceeds going to the Dago Village. Visit www.friendsofdago.org for more information. Show less

The first time Patrick Odoyo came to the United States, his wife, Susan, told him he was going to meet her family. When only seven people were there, he was a bit surprised.

“There can be about 500 people at a family reunion in Kenya,” Odoyo said. Perhaps that is why family and community are so important to this 30-year-old from Africa who now calls Evansville home.

Through organic farming we teach ways in which students can be self-sustaining. Planting Moringa trees benefits residents because the trees provide immense medicinal and nutritional value in addition to water purification properties the seeds provide. Our vegetable nurseries provide nutrition and nourishment while at the same time saving the residents money. Instead of buying produce from vendors or the market, residents of the orphanage can grow them out of their small garden, sell the excess,… Show more

Through organic farming we teach ways in which students can be self-sustaining. Planting Moringa trees benefits residents because the trees provide immense medicinal and nutritional value in addition to water purification properties the seeds provide. Our vegetable nurseries provide nutrition and nourishment while at the same time saving the residents money. Instead of buying produce from vendors or the market, residents of the orphanage can grow them out of their small garden, sell the excess, and make money at the same time. The money is also used to pay for their schooling beyond the 8th grade, which comes at a fee for children in Kenya. Show less

THE MISSION:
To reach out to orphaned children with unconditional love and provide them with their basic social, spiritual and physical needs that will assist them in living a meaningful life and growing to be contributing members of society.

As the 2010 FIFA World Cup has shown the world, Africa loves “the beautiful game.”

In a continent where “opportunity” is only granted to a few, soccer is a deep passion that when played with beauty can make dreams come true. In Africa, the world’s most popular sport is more than just a game, it is an important tool that can be used to unite, educate and even help save lives. http://thechaotictimes.wordpress.com/2010/07/10/kenyan-village-needs-to-win-soccer-tournament/#comment-22

Africa may have been the darling project for Westerners in the last decade, but a recession has placed the struggling continent off the political priority list. Here come the Odoyos

Dago Dala Hera Orphanage is a non-profit voluntary community organization situated in Western Kenya. The orphanage is currently functioning as a full board for 36 girls and feeds a total of 114 orphans and vulnerable children. Many of our community members and children are either HIV positive or affected by AIDS-related deaths. The community also raises money for school fees so that our children can go to school. We believe education is the key to eradicating poverty in Kenya.

Dago Dala Hera Orphanage is a non-profit, non-political,non-denominational and non-governmental organization indigenously inspired and created voluntary community organization registered on No: AWD, SHG, 0329, 2002. It is situated in Western Kenya in Nyanza Province, Rongo District, Awendo Division, Sakwa East Location, Kogelo East Sub-Location in Kaminasuo Village. It is about 50kms from the town of Kisii, south-west of Kenya (45 to hour drive by public vehicle). The community of Dago Village,… Show more

Dago Dala Hera Orphanage is a non-profit, non-political,non-denominational and non-governmental organization indigenously inspired and created voluntary community organization registered on No: AWD, SHG, 0329, 2002. It is situated in Western Kenya in Nyanza Province, Rongo District, Awendo Division, Sakwa East Location, Kogelo East Sub-Location in Kaminasuo Village. It is about 50kms from the town of Kisii, south-west of Kenya (45 to hour drive by public vehicle). The community of Dago Village, affected by the global health challenges posed by HIV/AIDs, poverty, diseases and unemployment,we felt it necessary to look beyond their community resources for assistance.In 2002 we welcomed our first Peace Corp Volunteer (USA). Through donations we have successfully constructed the girls’dormitory that is housing 36 orphans, plus a house parent. Although some furnishings have been acquired, much is still needed in order for the facility to operate as a full board home. After realizing this task we will turn our focus on constructing boy’s dormitory as well as a building the kitchen and dining hall. The orphanage is currently functioning as a full board for 36 girls and also daycare feeding program for primary school children during school days. This program began in 2005 and feeds 95 children, (orphans, partial orphans and vulnerable children), 2 meals a day for the 39 weeks the children attend school. We are working on self-sustainable projects, so we can be independent and not operate on well-wishers and individual supporters, who have seen us through all this time. We thank you and would still be working with you everyday. Show less

Patrick Odoyo and his mother, Pamela Adoyo, are driving the response to AIDS in their native Dago village in Kenya. The Kick It With Kenya soccer and netball tournament was their latest successful initiative. To find out more, check out the OneWorld.net article: "Kenya: Soccer Tourney Brings Health Care Too."

Dago Dala Hera Orphanage is a non-profit voluntary community organization situated in Western Kenya. The orphanage is currently functioning as a full board for 36 girls and feeds a total of 114 orphans and vulnerable children. Many of our community members and children are either HIV positive or affected by AIDS-related deaths. The community also raises money for school fees so that our children can go to school. We believe education is the key to eradicating poverty in… Show more

Dago Dala Hera Orphanage is a non-profit voluntary community organization situated in Western Kenya. The orphanage is currently functioning as a full board for 36 girls and feeds a total of 114 orphans and vulnerable children. Many of our community members and children are either HIV positive or affected by AIDS-related deaths. The community also raises money for school fees so that our children can go to school. We believe education is the key to eradicating poverty in Kenya.http://www.idealist.org/view/org/mGc9hFNBM7SP/ Show less