We promote better nutrition, education and foundational opportunities for vulnerable children and widows of East Africa through the lens of the Christian gospel. We aim to connect people and resources from vast distances with an ultimate goal to improve the lives of the oppressed and forgotten.
A monthly gift of $39 can make a direct impact, providing school supplies, meals, medical care and mentorship to a child or older student in need.
My wife Kara and I received an update earlier this week with this photo attached from a kindergarten class at American Christian School in New Jersey. Since the start of the school year, this small group of children has been working tirelessly to help us build our school clinic. To date, they have raised nearly $7,500. You might wonder how such a small group achieves such a big goal. The answer is simple: they're sharing their stories. This past February, we hand-delivered unique, handmade bracelets to the children at Rebirth Academy in Kenya. Each one was hand crafted by a student at ACS. In return, the children in Kenya created their own bracelets as gifts for their friends in New Jersey. There is no better way to feel connected to a cause than to look down at your wrist and realize, "I have a friend across the world who cares about me." Storytelling is a powerful tool. It takes a cause that feels "far away" and brings it right to your doorstep. It turns a request for financial support into an invitation to join an international family. At Kenya Now, we don’t see "strangers in need." We see brothers and sisters working together to change a community. We aren't just an organization; we are a bridge that holds that bond together. What’s your story? How you can get involved: Robin Mcewen is raising money to put Stella through university and help her brother finish secondary school. Read Robin's story... Robin is also accepting household items (the heavier the better) to be donated to Savers. Savers will weigh the donations and provide Kenya Now with a cut of the profits. All of these profits will be going straight to Stella's fundraiser. What else are you planning to do with your unused items? Arrange a rendezvous with Robin via email. ACS and Sigma Beta Zeta at-Large Chapter are raising money to build a school clinic and pay for a fulltime school nurse. See their progress... Spark conversation by wearing our merchandise or drink coffee from our branded mugs at work (that's my trick). Support Kenya Now by shopping Have a great weekend!
The compound has been a beehive of activity and this pup has been watching it all. Workers have been finishing the cabinetry for our kitchen and temporary clinic as well as the wood stove expansion for the Nutrition Program. While we are excited about this progress, we are also dealing with an unexpected outbreak of bedbugs, brought in by students from the surrounding community. We are moving quickly to treat the facility, and our children are being temporarily housed in the school classrooms while the mitigation process is underway. If you would like to help us offset the costs of this treatment and the ongoing work, please consider making a general donation below. We are also holding a clearance sale on our remaining walkathon shirts from last year at 90% off. Use the code SWAG90 at checkout to grab yours today. Shop our swag. We have a supporter named Robin who is fundraising to put one of our students through university. Help her make that possible here. We appreciate your continued support and for standing with our ministry. Have a wonderful weekend!
This week has settled down a bit on our end, though our Kenyan ministry partners, Bishop and Ruth, have been dealing with a lot. They’ve been busy with multiple funerals for church members, including a tragic situation where a three-year-old was struck by a vehicle last week. To top it off, Bishop’s vehicle was impounded because the tires were completely worn out—the roads in Kenya are incredibly rough, far beyond any off-road logging path you've ever traversed. Please continue your prayers for Abundant Mercy of Jesus Ministries (AMJM). While Kenya Now is committed to our joint mission of education, nutrition, and widow empowerment, AMJM does so much more. They are the powerhouse of God’s movement in the region, and we are blessed to work alongside them. Their church system is always in need of financial support for crusades, leadership seminars, and more. You can donate directly to their evangelistic mission through our Spiritual Awakening Program. I encourage you to explore how you can be a part of their overall ministry. Supporter Initiated Fundraiser One of our volunteers, Robin, has started her own fundraiser for a university student named Stella. She is accepting monetary gifts at the link I just listed and in-kind donations for a Savers FunDrive. Spring cleaning season is here, and if you're like us, clearing out the clutter is probably imminent. If you have items to spare, consider donating them to Robin. Savers weighs all the donations and gifts a portion of the proceeds directly to her Kenya Now fundraiser. It’s a simple way to clear your space while fueling the mission. Email Robin to coordinate a drop-off today. You can also create your own online fundraiser directly from our website. Start here. A Shoutout to the Team Kara and I want to give a massive shoutout to Sara Tremblay, our sponsorship coordinator, and her dedicated team of volunteers. This past month, Sara has worked tirelessly to update every single child's profile with new pictures and information, ensuring our sponsors stay informed. These kids grow so much year after year, and right now, nearly 100 children are still waiting for a sponsor. You might ask, "What does a monthly sponsorship actually do?" Here is the deal: We have a large catalog of students ranging from Pre-K to University. People often get stuck trying to decide who needs it most. The good news is that every child benefits from every sponsorship gift—it’s what powers our entire school and orphanage. So why sponsor a specific child? Because we want you to see the real faces, names, and dreams that your gift impacts. We want you to pray for your specific child (and all of them) so that God shines His favor over them. I am confident we are raising future doctors, nurses, scientists, teachers, and great leaders of East Africa. Your investment goes significantly further than any of us can imagine. I still can’t believe God called my family into this wild mission. Thank you for joining us—and please consider sponsoring a child today. It truly means the world. Have a blessed weekend.
