International Footprint
Peak to Peak Therapies was founded on the principle of bridging gaps in service delivery including across socioeconomic status, location, language, and culture.
We feel that there is an increasing need for us to offer our support within our Nation as well as expand to reach International Communities.
In the upcoming months, we will be writing grants and organizing a program for our therapists to volunteer their specialized services in some of these areas of need within Kenya.
This program will begin to bridge the gap between the U.S. access to therapy and African countries in need.
Together we can create a Peak to Peak International.
Kenya Project
Our initiative in Kenya, developed in collaboration with a non-profit based in Kenya, Acts of Compassion, is dedicated to empowering underserved communities through a diverse range of impactful programs and initiatives. One our key efforts includes providing essential meals to individuals and families living in the Kibera slum, where access to nutrition is critically needed. We also support educational institutions that cater to children with special needs ensuring they receive the quality education they deserve. Additionally, we provide vital resources to rehabilitation centers for children and families, facilitating access to necessary therapy equipment. Moreover, we are committed to supporting orphans Lighthouse Presbyterian by providing them with necessary resources, guaranteeing that each child has access to and the care they need to thrive. Together, our collective efforts are significantly transforming the lives of those who require assistance the most.
Our co-founder, Heidi, spent three weeks in Kenya, where she worked at "New Beginnings" School situated in the Kibera slum.
This school caters to students with special needs, with no age restrictions. Usually, there is a class of 8 students with varying developmental delays, such as autism, intellectual disability, and cerebral palsy.
Unfortunately, these students are unable to access public education due to the lack of suitable programs.
AIC operates as a rehabilitation center and school for children with special needs in the traditional Maasai community.
In this community, children with special needs are often viewed as a form of divine punishment upon their families. Consequently, many of these children are left to fend for themselves or are solely looked after by their mothers.
The inpatient unit at AIC provides care for both children and mothers in need.
Lighthouse Presbyterian School was founded by Heidi’s host mother she lived with in Kenya - Regina.
Regina began Lighthouse School out of one room. She believed in the value of education for herself, her children, and her students.
Today, Lighthouse School has 8 classrooms ranging from pre-k (3-4), pre-k (4-5), and grades 1-6.
She is currently not certified in special education, but has been working to educate herself for the sake of her students.
Kibera slum is home to over 2.5 million people.
Men, women, and children live without fresh water, food, and medical attention.
Most of their homes are mud walls with trash packed in.
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200 dollars bought:
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660 hot dogs
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660 buns
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6 large jugs of juice
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60 sanitary pads
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Sponsorship
We are reaching out to YOU for assistance!
While working in Kenya, we were amazed by the significant impact the American dollar can have on essentials like food, water, education, and basic hygiene.
In Kenya, every child, even in public schools, must pay for their education. At Peak to Peak, we strongly believe in the importance of education, especially Early Intervention. The Kibera slum houses over 2.5 million individuals, living in dire conditions without access to clean water, food, or medical care. Most of their dwellings consist of mud walls filled with trash.
Your support is crucial! We aim to sponsor both neurotypical children and those with special needs. This sponsorship will enable them to attend a boarding school, where they will receive daily meals, clean water, clothing, and the opportunity for a brighter future outside the Kibera Slums.
We appreciate your consideration of this amazing opportunity to positively impact a child's life! Please reach out to Heidi at hpappert@p2ptherapies.org or Keiti Corcoran, our Philanthropy Ambassador, at kcorcoran@p2ptherapies.org for more information!
Peak to Peak Sponsorship
We are thrilled to share that Peak to Peak has begun a voluntary donation agreement for all staff members. Through this wonderful initiative, we are delighted to sponsor Jeyden Ochieng, an incredibly bright child living in the Kibera slums of Nairobi whom Heidi connected with while volunteering. Thanks to the incredible support of our staff, we can ensure continuous support for Jeyden, providing multiple meals a day and a complete education.
We are honored to share an article penned by Keiti Corcoran, a fellow volunteer with whom Heidi developed a lasting friendship. Peak to Peak is thrilled to share that Keiti has accepted the position of Peak to Peak's FIRST Volunteer Philanthropy Ambassador. The article highlights Keiti's experiences in Kenya, particularly her work with children in the slums and her sponsorship of a deaf child. It also sheds light on the everyday challenges faced by the local community. We are immensely proud to be able to share Ketiti's inspiring story with all of you. Devle into the captivating full article linked in the title and below.
“The echoes of their haunting screams still linger in my mind, intertwined with the overwhelming silence that followed amidst the heartbreaking scene of holding innocent children's hands as their loved ones were laid to rest.”
“It is easy to feel frustrated by these harsh facts, but it is important to remember that individuals with less extreme wealth still have the power to make a difference."
