The 500 Supporters' Group
Our primary objective has been to support the Ruben Centre by funding the majority of its operating costs of more than $1.4 million per annum.
The 500 Supporters' Group, via the Edmund Rice Foundation, is proud to have been Ruben's cornerstone donor for over 20 years now. Since its establishment, the Group has raised in excess of $8 million for the Ruben Centre.
Please join us as we endeavour to continue supporting the wonderful change and developments being achieved via the team at the Ruben Centre.
Our Journey
2000
Organisation established by Noel O'Brien
Medical treatment provided from tin sheds
2003
Modern medical clinic & facilities opened
2008
Water treatment plant & sanitation system installation for Embulbul community
Resources block constructed at BBCEC
Physician sponsorship program commences
2013
New medical clinic opened
Over 75,000 patients treated at Ruben Medical Centre
Fresh water bore & playground opened
2014
Complete rebuild of the Primary School, including over 34 classrooms
2015
The Kurt Fearnley Room, children’s Special Needs Unit was opened.
2017
FM radio station opened
2018
Birthing Unit opened at the Clinic, with a fully fitted out ambulance to support emergency cases needing hospital treatment.
2019
1,000th birth at the medical clinic in little over a year of operation.
““I’ve been involved with The 500 Supporters’ Group since its inception in 2001, and am proud of the work that has already been completed in one of the poorest regions of Nairobi, Kenya.
Much still needs to be done, so, please join us and help the Christian Brothers provide basic health and education
for the poorest people in Africa.””