The name Ipsos Synovate Kenya, would to an average Kenyan conjure images of the key
presidential aspirants in Kenya, within a backdrop of statistical ratings that probably indicate the next occupier of the countries State House. The International Market Research firm which has operations in over 84 countries globally;
including a presence in more than 6 African countries and a Pan Africa hub in
Nairobi, is however not all about opinion polls. The firms Facebook account http://www.facebook.com/IpsosKenya
indicates the firm specializes in full information agency services which
include Market research, Social Research, and Media Research and Media
Monitoring.
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| Ipsos Synovate Kenya staff shopping for necessities |
Ipsos Synovate Cares
On the Afternoon of Saturday 6 October 2012, a section of Ipsos
Synovate Kenya staff took time out of their weekend to visit the Kibera Childrens
Home in Olympic estate; which is adjacent to the sprawling Kibera slums in
Nairobi, with an aim of giving back to the society.
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| Sharing lunch with the children at the home |
The team presented the children’s home with foodstuffs and other necessities worth
Kenya Shilling 41,961, including an assortment of cloths and shoe items which
were personal contributions from the larger Ipsos Synovate Kenya staff
fraternity. The visit was part of Ipsos Synovate Cares social responsibility
program which has seen the firm visit other such communities in the past. The
team was led by Ipsos Synovate Cares Ambassadors Emily Were and John Murunga and
10 colleagues from the Nairobi office.
Kibera Rescue Center
according to information on the global giving website, http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/childrens-rescue-centre-kibera-kenya/ , the Children's home which is also a rescue center provides a safe and loving home to 15-20 boys and girls ages 5-17 years in Kibera who have been orphaned, often due to HIV/AIDS, or have experienced abuse in their homes amongst other social challenges that are widespread in such slums in Kenya. The home has been pivotal in not only providing a loving home to children who are victims of various social challenges, but has also provided "tools they need (and would otherwise not have) for long-term survival: an opportunity to grow up in a safe home free of abuse, to receive adequate nutrition and medical care, and to attend primary and secondary school" "The house is important for me because Aunt Grace and Aunt Lucy have sacrificed themselves to help those in need...What I like about this house is that Aunt Grace has taken us like we are her children." - Theresia, 12-year old girl living in the Rescue Centre
More information on the home (from the Global giving website):
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