New Partner – Silverstream Academy
We are delighted to announce that we have a new trusted partner – Silverstream Academy. This is our first partner in the education field. The academy was opened in 2008…
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New book just out …
Throwing Starfish We have just published a new book by our mission director, Laurence Biggs. Drawing on his personal experience of over 30 years of involvement in mission, and with…
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Happy Christmas
We love this new version of a favourite christmas carol from our friend Paul Field. The new verses seem so apprropriate at the end of this very difficult year. We…
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Opportunity – Plastics recycling consultancy
We are looking for someone to help design and set up a plastic upcycling facility in Kenya. Project will turn plastic waste into fence posts; combating climate change and providing…
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Vacancy – Head of Strategy
We are looking for someone to fill a volunteer vacancy, as Head of Strategy Job Description About Throw a Starfish Throw A Starfish is a small charity working to…
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B.O.H.I. (Beacon of Hope International)
We are delighted to announce that we have a new trusted partner. B.O.H.I. is a small startup social enterprise organization based in Kirinyaga County in Kenya, Centering its work around…
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Responding to the Coronavirus pandemic – Remote Starfish
The ongoing travel restrictions in place due to Covid-19 have encouraged us to think about how people might be able to use their skills to make a difference remotely. Like…
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Starvation in the slums of Africa
The Coronavirus pandemic presents a huge threat to those living in and around the slums of Africa. 250,000 people living in three square kilometers – 5 or more people living…
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Coronavirus
As of mid March 2020 all travel has had to stop due to the Coronavirus pandemic. We are continuing to work remotely to develop the charity and support our partners…
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Pilot team returns from successful visit to Kenya
Our pilot team returned from Kenya in the middle of November, having learned a lot procedurally which will help in sending individuals or couples to serve overseas. They were very…
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New website goes live
After several months of development, today our new website goes live. There’s information to help you throw your first starfish, donate to our work, register as one of our trusted…
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