Lilian's Opportunity to Help Her Family
“We wanted Lilian to join Neema because we were not able to get her through education,” says Francis, Lilian’s father. “[My wife] Leah became very sick [last year], and [Lilian’s sister was already] ahead of her in school, so the financial strain made us decide to send Lilian to Neema instead of traditional school.”
After completing eighth grade of traditional school, Lilian had no choice but to drop out—with a total of six children and her mother unable to work, it was not feasible for the family to pay for school supplies to keep each child in school.
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Books for Neema's Children!
After learning that not all families are able to experience the joys of reading due to lack of access and funds, first grade students at Delaware County Christian School in Pennsylvania created counting books for the twenty children at Neema. The mothers at Neema loved having an opportunity to read to their children!
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Graduation Day: Class of 2023
The highlight of the day was when the graduates stood to share. It was very emotional and touching to see each of them acknowledge that they were not the same as they were before they joined Neema, but they were different and grateful for where they were from and where they have reached.
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Sarah's Story: Lost Hope Restored
When she joined Neema in 2021, Sarah was shy and didn’t interact much with the other students. But through counseling and the encouragement from the staff and other students, she’s grown in social skills and has become jovial and active in class. More importantly, she developed an unconditional love for her son. Sarah says that she can now see a future, and her lost hope is restored.
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Grand Opening Day and Fashion Show Celebration
On Friday, November 10th, over 600 people gathered at Neema to celebrate the grand opening of Neema’s new campus. Friends and family, pastors and partners, village elders and chiefs, along with the Neema staff, students, and board members came together to commemorate what has been a long time in the making — Neema finally having a home of its own.
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Metrine Finds Independence
Tragedy struck Metrine’s family when she was only a child, and growing up in rural Kenya, she faced extreme poverty on a daily basis. But when she was a teenager, Metrine joined Neema, and today she says, “Neema is a symbol of hope. I learned how to pray and be patient through everything in life.”
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How permaculture cultivates a sustainable future for young women
Young women at Neema are now learning how to cultivate diverse organic crops and gaining knowledge in soil conservation, water management, and waste recycling. These skills empower them to address the pressing challenge of food insecurity in their communities!
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Rachel's Reflection from the Neema Summer Trip
Getting to the school campus, I was immediately shocked by the girls’ excitement to see us. We worshiped and sang songs, prayed, and did Bible studies with them. While the sun was shining, we played volleyball, soccer, and did a photoshoot with face paint. We taught the girls how to make string bracelets, paper hearts, and envelopes when it was raining.
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Why I Visit Neema: Reflections from Our Summer Trip
I was humbled by the warm welcome I received from the girls and the staff at Neema. I immediately felt like family. Before leaving for Kenya, I prayed for God to show me how I can serve. Instead, he showed me what he was already doing. There is love and joy and hope at Neema. God is building his kingdom, and it is beautiful!
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