Who is IDM?

International Development Missions, Inc. is a grassroots, 501(c)(3) organization created with the idea of providing assistance to people in need. Our mission is to enhance the health and quality of life of communities in developing countries through partnership with local residents and organizations in developing sustainable projects addressing health care, disease prevention, education, and clean water. We do this by promoting self sufficiency through provision of expertise, financial support and material resources.

What is IDM doing?

To date, the primary focus of IDM has been directed to communities in Kenya, with a principal focus in the Mua Hills area. IDM believes in sustainable, long-term projects with partner communities, with whom we can develop strong relationships.

IDM has constructed and is assisting with financial support of the Mua Hills Clinic. The clinic serves more than 15,000 local people who previously had to travel more than 7 miles by foot and 25 miles by public transportation, to receive any type of medical assistance. The clinic (both land and buildings) is owned, and operated, by Kenyans, for Kenyans. Currently a nurse, a lab technician, and an aide staff the clinic. Oversight of the clinic is provided by the Local Church Council of Kyasilla. Although still partially supported by IDM, the Mua Hills Clinic is on its way to becoming self supported.

Currently IDM is working towards the construction and development of a learning center, which will in close proximity to the Mua Hills Clinic. This learning center will bring books, and computers to the community and can serve as a place were meetings, classes and workshops can take place.

Plans for future projects in the Mua Hills area include a plan to provide water to the community.

Where are the Mua Hills?

The Mua Hills are located approximately 70 miles east of Nairobi, Kenya near Machakos Town at an elevation of c.6,700 feet. The Mua Hills community consists of small, subsistence-level farms on semi-fertile, rugged land. The village, named Kyasilla, has five churches, five schools, and a small market.

What type of services does the clinic supply?

The Mua Hills clinic provides basic medical services, including care for simple cuts, bruises, and basic family services including primary examinations, vaccinations and family planning. A pharmacy is located on site and medications such as antibiotics and anti malarial can be provided. Equipment and skilled personnel are available to provide for simple lab tests.

When I make a donation where does my money go?

The vast majority of donations go directly to active projects. Currently those projects are in Mua Hills, Kenya. Moneys are currently being used to financially supplement the Mua Hills Clinic, to begin construction of the Learning Center. IDM board members and others working with IDM cover all of their own travel expenses to Kenya and because there is no office space there are no overhead costs.

How does IDM assure that the money is used appropriately?

While ownership and operations of these projects are done in Kenya, by Kenyans, IDM assumes fiscal responsibility on behalf of the donors. Oversight is provided by IDM board members, including review and approval of financial plans. IDM board members visit the communities regularly to verify the progress of current projects, inspect financial ledgers and insure proper accounting.

How can I help?

There are many ways in which you can participate in IDM projects:

• Financial support is always needed � a fun way to do this is to join us at a fundraising events
• IDM welcomes those with expertise in any area to share their knowledge in the field*:
  • Medical professionals can work in the clinic
  • Educators can teach basic hygiene, nutritional meal preparation, fruit and vegetable canning, etc
  • Water well drilling and conveyance teams can help with providing water
  • General construction
  • Farming techniques
• If you have skills that we have not listed, please let us know