special
projects
Silver Lining believes in reaching out to share with those unable to help
themselves. We support several projects in Kenya, the birthplace of founder
Vivien Eakin, where poverty is extreme.
A minimum of 10%, and sometimes up to 100%, of the
proceeds from all Silver Lining activities go to this end, to underwrite worthy, life-enhancing projects which receive
no subsidies from Government or other charities, and are barely able to survive. Our aim is to set up a Silver Lining Foundation
to provide such support on an ongoing basis.
Vivien Eakin personally visits each project, to ensure that administrative costs
are kept to a minimum and that every dollar donated is put to the best possible use.
Donations Made
| Year | From Silver Lining | Silver
Lining projects from clients & others |
Total contributions |
| 2004 | 1,254.00 | 1,254.00 | |
| 2005 | 5,508.00 | 9,220.00 | 14,728.00 |
| 2006 | 5,005.00 | 6,443.00 | 11,448.00 |
| 2007 | 4,000.00 | 8,000.00 | 12,000.00 |
| Total | USD 15,767.00 | USD 5,663.00 | USD 39,430.00 |
Some of the Charities Supported
Eye on the World
Silver Lining initiated this project and funded 57 joyful workshops, benefiting over 1400 children
and over 50 struggling artists. Since then other donors have stepped up to carry on the good work.
Nakuru Children’s Surgery Project
Up to end 2007 Silver Lining has paid the surgery fees for 376 children who would otherwise be blind.
Funds already provided will ensure this project can be continued for at least another 2 years. In 2006
we also funded a Vitrector machine to improve surgery results and eliminate hospital stays for these poor
children.
Funds are administered by the Fred Hollows Foundation to avoid admin fees.
For more information please contact us.
Kwale Eye Clinic
Silver Lining has supported a struggling small eye hospital at Kwale on the Kenya coast. Dr. Helen Roberts
often journeys into the hinterland with her portable equipment, giving hundreds of blind people the
opportunity to see again.
In 2006 we funded a desperately needed sterilizer, and partially funded
a portable microscope enabling these operations to be done on safari.
This elderly gentleman had been blind for
5 years because of eye cataracts. He is elderly so it was considered normal to become
blind in his society and there were no eye care services in the area. He had
cataract surgery using our portable microscope.
For information please visit
www.eyesforeastafrica.org
Local Hong Kong charities that are also supported from time
to time include:
Hong Kong Dog Rescue,
Animals Asia Foundation,
Soultalk
