Recently, I went to Africa with an organization called KenyaNow.org. on a missions trip. Our mission is to support widows and orphans alongside Bishop Patroba Wanyonyi. I was able to meet with Stella and hear her courageous story.

Stella’s life has been marked by profound loss and resilience. Her father left when she and her younger brother, Shadrach, were very young, and their mother later passed away. Stella and her brother were taken in by a single mother who cared for them, but tragically, this woman also passed away late last year after battling cervical cancer.

Stella now has no immediate family to rely on. She has been living on the street in very unsafe conditions. Shadrach has been looked after by a kind neighbor, but his future is uncertain. Stella prayed every day that God would provide a home so she and her brother could be together again. She has been working tirelessly to try to support them both.

In her determination to provide for her brother, Stella sought employment at a local school. Unfortunately, she experienced a traumatic assault by one of the teachers and made the courageous decision to leave that environment. Despite this hardship, Stella has not given up.

Stella heard of the positive impact happening through our partnership with Bishop, and she has been visiting him daily in search of honest work and guidance. She is eager to rebuild her life and pursue a meaningful future for herself and her brother. Stella hopes to study Agriculture, believing it will equip her with practical skills to support herself, help her brother to return to his last year of high school, and eventually contribute to her community.

About two weeks ago Bishop received a donation for housing for Stella and Shadrach so they now are safe and together again. They are both very thankful for this kindness.

Please help me with sponsorship support for Stella and Shadrach. Stella can begin a new chapter - one defined not by loss, but by opportunity, healing, and hope. Your support would provide stability, education and the chance for Stella to build a sustainable future for herself and her brother.

Education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking cycles of poverty. Stella is hoping to go to University to study Agriculture. This fundraiser will cover two full years of tuition, a computer and room and board for her which helps create opportunities for long-term success. The fundraiser will also cover the cost of one year of high school for Shadrach. Every contribution, big or small, moves her one step closer in reaching her goals so when she graduates she can come back and educate her community and improve their agricultural skills to reach new potentials in Kenya.