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African Projects
Water Schemes |
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When Alan
first travelled to Zambia
in February 2005 the Western
Province was enduring one
of the worst droughts in living memory.
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Food Aid |
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At the peak of the drought afflicting the Western Province of Zambia in 2004 and 2005 funds provided by the Alan Kerins African Projects fed over 700 families in the region. Since the drought has subsided the aim of the charity has been to promote and fund more sustainable solutions. |
School Building |
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Whether it
is the teaching of modern, effective and sustainable farming techniques or the
teaching of reading and writing to local children, education is central to the
goals of the Alan Kerins African Projects. |
We are the Official GAA Charity for 2009/2010 |
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The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) announces Alan Kerins African Projects as Official GAA Charity of the Year.
Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Criostóir Ó Cuana was joined by Kildare Senior Footballer Dermot Earley, Meath Senior Footballer Joe Sheridan, Kilkenny Senior Hurler Michael Fennelly, Tipperary Senior Hurler Willie Ryan, Hurling Legends DJ Carey and Nicky English and Alan Kerins, founder of Alan Kerins African Projects, along with special guest former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to launch the GAA Charity of the Year 2009/10.
Commenting of the announcement Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Criostóir Ó Cuana said: “I am confident that Alan Kerins African Projects will receive co-operation and support from our clubs and counties over the next number of months to help raise awareness of the plight of the poorest and most disadvantaged sections of African society and with the charity’s associated fundraising efforts. The GAA looks forward to working with Alan and his team and it reflects well on us as an Association that one of our top hurlers is involved in excellent work such as this in a part of the world where it makes such a difference. ”
Alan Kerins, founder of the Alan Kerins African Projects, is no stranger to the GAA. Having played both hurling and football at club and county level for Galway, he welcomed the decision from the GAA to recognise his charity as one of the GAA Charities of the Year. “This is one of the most rewarding recognitions I have ever received. To grow up with the GAA, having such respect and pride playing for my county in Croke Park, it is a wonderful accolade for the GAA President, Christy Cooney and his team to recognise the tireless work of the Alan Kerins African Projects. Supporting charities is more vital now than ever as there is less to go around. We need to identify and empathise with people by encouraging friendship partnerships. Becoming GAA Charity of the Year signifies an important partnership.”
Throughout the next year, the GAA will support Alan Kerins African Projects through various fundraising activities, which include an approximate €50,000 donation from the GAA. Alan Kerins African Projects will run various sports related activities throughout the year with the help of the GAA and its county boards and provincial counties.
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Recent Achievements
Recent Achievements |
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Schools catering for 5,000 children
Boreholes and wells for both clean drinking and crop irrigation for 60 villages or 3,000 people
Self sufficient farming techniques, supplies and equipment for 5,000 people
Food aid has helped in the region of 10,000 people
Range of houses have been built supporting families
Funding of Cheshire home for disabled children ‣ Mongu
Funding of Cheshire home for orphaned & vulnerable children ‣ Kaoma
Equipment for block-making, transport & farming - Making self sustaining homes - Helping achieve growth for independence - Income generating projects |
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