Sister Joan – Kwale (Kenya)
PROJECT 27 of 72
MISSION
Place
Diocese
Mombasa
Nation
Kenya
Continent
Africa
GPS coordinates
-4.18079 39.46194
Jet lag
UTC+3
CONGREGATION
Congregation
Mother House
Mombasa
Diocese
Mombasa
Nation
Kenya
Continent
Africa
Congregational celebration
March 19
GPS coordinates
-4.03691 39.65574
Jet lag
UTC+3
Contact person
Sister Joan
Mother General
Sister Jane Awuor
Website
TRAINING INSTITUTION
Place
Orta Nova (FG)
Nation
Italy
Continent
Europe
GPS coordinates
41.33338 15.70976
Jet lag
UTC+1
Start date
27/10/2021
End date
June 2023
Tutors
Gaetano Volpe
REAL SPACE
Project manager
Sister Joan
Start date
18 October 2023
Type
Poultry farming
Project
Sister Joan has established a poultry farm in Kwale. In addition to completing the chicken coop, the investment from spazio + spadoni made it possible to purchase more than a thousand chickens for egg and meat production. This activity benefits both the community and local people in need. The Sisters of St. Joseph Congregation has also devoted considerable human resources to promoting the Works of Mercy, establishing a dedicated office for this purpose.
Sister Joan first approached spazio + spadoni when she was already in Italy, at her community in Latisana, where she taught at the nursery school and helped the parish, particularly with catechesis. As no nearby associations were willing to take part in the project and Sister Joan had daily commitments, HIC SUM was organised differently from the usual model. She spent about a month gaining experience at the Misericordia di Orta Nova and the Misericordia di Monte San Savino. In August 2023, she returned to Kwale, Kenya, a predominantly Muslim town of more than 4,000 inhabitants, about 35 km from Mombasa. Kwale is an important trading and transport hub for the surrounding rural communities. Its economy is based mainly on trade in agricultural produce such as papaya, mangoes, coconuts, tapioca and maize, as well as other vegetables and cereals.
Timeline
2021
27.10 | Partnership begins
The first contact with the Sisters of St. Joseph Congregation is established.
2022
12-13.01 | Training
She takes part in training on the HIC SUM project in Lucca.
14.01 | Training
Training on the Works of Mercy in Forte dei Marmi with Sister Roberta, a Canossian sister.
18.01 | Training
Sister Joan arrives at the Misericordia di Orta Nova, where she will stay for several weeks for HIC SUM project training.
April | Training
At the Misericordia di Monte San Savino, Sister Joan receives technical training in poultry farming.
29.04 | Meeting with the Mother General
During the UISG Assembly, spazio + spadoni meets Sister Jane, the Superior General of the Sisters of St. Joseph Congregation, in Rome.
06-09.06 | Training
Technical HIC SUM project training at the Convento di San Cerbone (LU).
07-11.09 | Convention Fare Spazio al Coraggio
Sister Joan participates in the Convention conceived and promoted by spazio + spadoni at the Convento di San Cerbone (LU).
2023
01-10.02 | Training
Training on the Works of Mercy and the Civil Economy at the Convento di San Cerbone (LU).
17-28.07 | Training
spazio + spadoni training on the Works of Mercy and OPERA M in Lucca.
11.08 | Sister’s departure
Sister Joan returns to Mombasa, Kenya.
16.08 | OPERA M training
Testimony on the Works of Mercy at Bura Mother House.
20.08 | OPERA M training
Promotion of the Works of Mercy at St. Kizito Parish.
03.10 | OPERA M training for novices
Training for novices on awareness of the Works of Mercy in Kwale.
18.10 | First funding disbursed
The funding is intended for the construction of the chicken coop.
25.10 | Testimony
Sister Joan shares her experience in Italy.
25.10 | OPERA M testimony
2024
19.01 | OPERA M training
Training on the riEvoluzione of the Works of Mercy for first-year novices.
02.02 | Second funding disbursed
The funding is intended to support the construction of the chicken coop.
17.02 | Testimony
Catholic Justice and Peace Department – St. James Mtopanga.
18.02 | OPERA M training
Raising awareness of the Works of Mercy at Our Lady of Help Church in Makumpa, with the pastoral council and parish priest.
19.02 | OPERA M office opens
17.05 | Support for promoting the Works of Mercy
The funding is intended to cover logistics and printing costs for promoting knowledge of the Works of Mercy.
06.08 | Third funding disbursed
This funding completes spazio + spadoni’s financial commitment to the project and is intended for the purchase of chicks.
31.08 – 01.09 | Nairobi Forum
For the first time, the Forum on the riEvoluzione of the Works of Mercy takes place in Nairobi.
2026
June | Transfer to Mombasa
Sister Joan is transferred to Mombasa, where she teaches at the Congregation’s school. Sister Liliane remains in Kwale, while Sister Joan continues to oversee both the poultry project and the promotion of the Works of Mercy.
Project evaluations
All evaluations
- November 2021
Getting to know the Congregation better and considering an initial project proposal. - January 2022
The project Sister Joan intends to develop is poultry farming. - March 2022
A new HIC SUM project with the same Congregation is considered. - May 2023
A spazio + spadoni technician visits Kwale before Sister Joan returns. - October 2023
Submission of the updated cost estimate. - January 2024
Analysis of the report submitted. - February 2024
Submission of the new business plan and an online meeting to monitor HIC SUM and OPERA M. - April 2024
Discussion of the new business plan and monitoring of preparations for the Nairobi Forum. - May 2024
Discussion of the purchase of chicks. - July 2024
Update of the business plan.
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