This report summarizes the successful outcome of the fundraising campaign organized within AKANA to sponsor nurse anesthesia students from Kenya to attend the Kenya Registered Nurse Anesthetists (KRNA) Conference in Mombasa in June 2025.

🌟 Project Overview and Goal

The primary goal of this initiative was to provide financial sponsorship for senior nurse anesthesia students in Kenya, enabling them to attend the highly valuable KRNA Annual Conference in Mombasa in June 2025. This experience is critical for their professional development, networking, and exposure to the latest advancements in anesthesia practice.

  • Target Group: Senior Nurse Anesthesia Students from Kijabe.

  • Target Event: KRNA Annual Conference, Mombasa (June 2025).

  • Lead Organizer (AKANA): David Mwaura, CRNA.

  • Coordinator (Kenya): Mary Mungai.

💰 Financial Summary and Student Sponsorship

Thanks to the exceptional generosity of AKANA members and other donors, the campaign successfully reached its financial goal and covered all necessary expenses for the sponsored students.

Item Details
Number of Students Sponsored 15 Kijabe Nurse Anesthesia Senior Students
Total Funds Received (to Mary Mungai) $2,850
Sponsorship Coverage Transportation, Lodging, and Meals

🚌 Successful Execution

Working in coordination with Mary Mungai in Kenya, I facilitated the transfer of funds to ensure all logistics for the students’ attendance were managed efficiently. The $2,850 successfully catered for all related expenses, confirming that the 15 senior students were able to attend the entire conference without financial burden.

📝 Impact and Acknowledgement

The attendance of these future practitioners at the KRNA conference represents a significant investment in the growth and quality of nurse anesthesia care in Kenya. As an educational and networking event, the KRNA conference typically features:

  • Keynote Speakers and Presentations: Focus on surgical care advancements, anesthesia techniques, and pain management.

  • Workshops and Skill Sessions: Practical application of new and complex procedures.

  • Networking Opportunities: Connecting students with practicing CRNAs, educators, and leaders in Kenyan healthcare.

Message to Donors:

“To our amazing donors,

Your incredible generosity made a real difference! Thanks to your support, our very own Kenyan KRNA students, future anesthesia practitioners, were able to attend the educational conference in Mombasa. This experience is invaluable for their training, and it wouldn’t have been possible without you. Thank you for investing in their future!”

— David Mwaura, CRNA, AKANA Member & Fundraiser Organizer