The Building of a Dream “…with God, all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

1. Kikuyu Hospital Dental ClinicPresbyterian Church of East Africa Kenya, Africa The Building of a Dream “…with God, all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

2. From a small beginning…. In June, 2000, a work group from the First Presbyterian Church of Fargo, North Dakota, USA, traveled to the PCEA Kikuyu Hospital in Kenya. They took with them supplies to equip a small room at the hospital for a dental clinic.

3. Upon arrival at Kikuyu Hospital, the dental supplies were unpacked and inventoried by Dr. Bill Hunter, a dentist from Fargo, and his wife Carolyn. The room where the clinic was to be located and the available dental chairs were shown to the Hunters.

4. the dream began… During that visit, discussion continued between Dr. Hunter and the Medical Officer in Charge, Dr. Salvador de la Torre and the trip leaders, the Rev. Richard Raum and Sharon Secor. The dream of building a modern, well equipped dental unit began.

5. Since then, the path has been similar to the paths walked in Kenya; filled with ruts and sometimes seemingly impassable,

6. but always lined with beauty and the miraculous evidence of God at work in the world.

7. And through it all has been the constant truth that “…with God, all things are possible.”

8. The Vision

9. To develop and build a dental clinic at the Kikuyu Hospital in Kenya to serve the dental care needs of the local and regional population.

11. To provide quality dental care in a pleasant environment with state-of-the-art equipment in place.

14. To develop outreach programs to the neighboring schools and orphanages and to promote preventative dentistry through education.

15. To serve as a training center for graduate students from the University of Nairobi Dental School. Dr. Nelson Malenya Dental Officer in Charge

16. To provide opportunities for mission-minded dental professionals to volunteer their services. Dr. Bill Hunter, USA and Dr. Nelson Malenya, Kenya

17. To provide a facility operated and maintained by Kenyans that is financially self-sustaining.

18. A full mouth scaling Inserting a porcelain fused to metal crown on a patient

19. Dental lab technician preparing a partial denture. Dental nurse sterilizingequipment

20. THE NEED FOR DENTAL CARE

21. There are only 700 dentists in Kenya, serving a population of over 32 million. Kikuyu Hospital Dental Clinic

22. Kenyans know that dental health is essential to the quality of life for themselves and their children.

25. Dental care is not readily accessible to the people of Kenya.

26. The Kikuyu Hospital Dental Clinic will help to address the critical need for access to quality dental services. Immediate, comprehensive and preventative dental health care for children and adults.

27. Comprehensive dental care will we be offered on a fee for service basis, with profits used to provide services to the poor.

28. A Partnership in Health Care The Kikuyu Hospital Dental Clinic Project is a partnership with stakeholders in Kenya and the United States. Members of the Kikuyu Hospital Building Committee and faculty of the University of Nairobi Dental School in 2004.

29. In 2002 a Memorandum of Understanding was developed and agreed upon, and serves as the framework for the development of the dental clinic.

30. Partners Building a Dream

31. The Kikuyu Hospital • The Kikuyu Hospital, founded in 1908, serves a population of 500,000, and has a long history of providing critical medical services to the region.

32. Eye Unit

33. General Hospital Unit

34. Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Unit

35. The Hospital is operated and managed by Kenyans. PCEA Moderator and General Secretary Medical Officer in charge. Finance Officer Hospital Management Comm. Chair Hospital Administrator

36. Medical staff Kitchen staff

37. The Dental Clinic, located on the Hospital campus, is operated by the Hospital which is responsible for its successful operation.

38. First Presbyterian Church, Fargo, ND • Kikuyu Hospital Dental Clinic Committee of the First Presbyterian Church continues to oversee the successful launch of this project. • First Presbyterian is responsible for handling donations to the project through a dedicated account.

39. Presbyterian Church, USA Contributing Congregations 1st Presbyterian Church, Goldsboro, North Carolina Sardis Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North Carolina Independent Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, Alabama First Presbyterian Church, Fargo, North Dakota Individual Contributors The Outreach Foundation, providing project management.

40. Dental Partners • The International College of Dentists, USA, providing professional and financial support. • Dental supply companies and dental equipment manufacturers: design assistance and financial support Patterson Dental Supply RAMVAC Corp. A-dec, Inc.

41. Business Plan/Clinic Operations Management • Dental Officer in Charge (DOC) • Qualified Dentist responsible for • operations of the clinic. • Administrative Board • Responsible for oversight of the clinic, • made up of: • The Dental Officer in Charge • and representatives from: • Kikuyu Hospital • The Hospital Management Committee

42. Advisory Board • Responsible for oversight of the clinic during the first two years of operation, with the objective of self-sustainability. • Board Representation: First Presbyterian Church, Fargo Dental Manufacturers International College of Dentists Appropriate consultants

43. The dream becomes a reality… • Jawkim Architects, Kenya • David Shultz, AIA • USA consultant • Neat Construction • Metro Engineers • P.K. Ngugi and associates

44. Budget Phase I Building Construction $ 150,000 Phase II Equipment $ 100,000 Phase III Operational Expenses $ 100,000 for Two Years TOTAL Budget $ 350,000

45. Out of a pile of rocks, a clinic grows! Construction begins! The groundbreaking.

47. The equipment is purchased and stored at Magnum, Ltd. warehouse.

48. Shipping Day!

49. One more box Loaded Thank you, Magnum The loading crew The appreciative committee

50. By land….. and by sea….