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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 $30 can make a direct impact, providing school supplies, meals, medical care and mentorship to a child or older student in need.
Friday Update | 3/13/26 It has been a week of challenges and victories here, and we are so grateful to share the journey with you. Health & Healing We want to start with an update on our Healthy Child Program. Recently, Ian, one of the boys in our children’s home, fell ill with malaria and pneumonia. After two days in the hospital, we are thrilled to share that he is back home, back in school, and feeling much better! Our Healthy Child fund acts as a vital "insurance policy," ensuring every child in our sponsorship program receives immediate care when they need it most. • How you can help: We are looking for monthly donors to help us fortify this fund. BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR HERE Clean Water & Infrastructure Our deepest water well—and our most essential—has been struggling lately. This week, the mechanic traced the issue to the electrical inverter. We are happy to report the well is back in full working order, providing clean water for our kitchen and the entire compound. Expanding the Kitchen Speaking of the kitchen, we’ve officially outgrown our wood-burning stove. We built this kitchen years ago when our program was much smaller; today, we have 170 mouths to feed, 365 days a year. To keep up with the demand, the stove needs to be modified and expanded. We have most of the funding ready, but we are $400 short of our goal. • How you can help: If you’d like to help us close this gap, please make a contribution below and write “Stove” in the comments. Storm Water Solutions Finally, we are looking for partners to help us tackle a major storm water runoff issue. This is a "big ticket" project, estimated at $3,000, but it is a necessary permanent solution to protect our grounds. • How you can help: Does this project resonate with you? If you’d like to learn more about the details or how to contribute, please reach out to me directly (dan@kenynow.org) Through all these logistical needs, we never lose focus on the smiles that fuel our hearts. God has big plans for these children, and we are truly blessed to be part of His action plan. God is good—all the time!
Friday Update | 3/6/26 Our team of 16 is officially back from Kenya! We touched down this past Friday, and man, was it a journey. Part of our group dealt with some major travel headaches including delays and cancellations due to the conflict in Iran, but I’m very happy to report that everyone is finally home safe and sound. Reflecting on this trip, I feel incredibly blessed. We had such a solid, cohesive team, and getting to witness the amazing work God is doing in Kenya together was something special. Highlights from the Field: - Homegrown VBS: Kara took the lead on a VBS program that was a total hit. It’s definitely going to leave a lasting mark on those kids. - The Mural Project: Robin and Jane headed up a brand-new mural. Students of all ages jumped in to help, and the final piece perfectly captures the vibrant personalities of the kids at Rebirth Academy and Children’s Home. Thank you Robin for making this possible! - Sponsorship Growth: Our coordinator, Sara, was busy capturing updated photos and dialing in everything we need for our sponsorship program to really flourish. Real Needs on the Ground I spent some time walking the compound with the Bishop (the director of our partner ministry) to identify where we can step up. While the growth is a blessing, it brings some "good problems" to solve: - Kitchen Overhaul: Our wood-burning stove needs a major upgrade to keep up with feeding more children. The total cost is $1,000, and we’re currently $400 shy of that goal. (Video attached below) - Storage: The kitchen also needs a new cabinet to keep snacks and food supplies organized throughout the day. This will cost $600. - Water Pump: Our deep-water well has been acting up, and the mechanic’s verdict is in: it needs a total replacement. That’s a $300 fix. (Video attached below) - Drainage & Runoff: We have some significant water runoff issues that require complex repairs. This project will run a few thousand dollars. If you want more details on this, feel free to email me directly at dan@kenyanow.org. Even with a long "to-do" list, we’re focusing on our blessings of the smiles on those kids' faces. That is all the motivation we need. How You Can Help If you feel led to give toward any of these specific needs, just click the Donate button below and mention the project in the notes section. We truly appreciate your ongoing prayers, encouragement, and support! There is no update video this week (late work nights and MORE snow!) Instead I want to direct you to our Trip VLOGs that capture unforgettable moments from the beginning to the end of the trip. It’s totally worth binge watching! Pst… I’m pushing our YouTube channel. Check out Day 1 below and be sure to subscribe.
Food distributions are one of my favorite parts of what we do. Nothing shows the strength of our partnership between Kenya Now and AMJM quite like coming together to fundraise for and host these large scale events. This past Tuesday, I had the opportunity to speak in front of nearly a thousand people. I shared the heart behind these distributions (following the example of Jesus), and spent time asking questions and listening as people opened up about their struggles during seasons of hunger. Hearing their stories is sobering. Seeing the desperation as families come for food is something that stays with you. It’s also what fuels me to come home and keep fundraising at full speed. There’s one more part of these events that means a lot to me. I get to do them alongside my entire family, children and all. Thank you for the support you continue to show our ministry. Together, we are doing the work of God. Check out this reel from our most recent food distribution event.
