I had never been to Africa, although I had a desire. Well, God decided it was time. From the very first time I heard about Neema I had a burning desire to go. I had never been on a mission trip and was concerned with how I could contribute. When I was told that all that was required was a true interest and compassion for these girls, I knew I could do that.
Read MoreGetting 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.
Read MoreI 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!
Read MoreHer dad agrees it’s true that she isolated herself and felt like life had come to an end — she didn’t see any reason for it. But by coming to Neema, Brenda was taught that her inability to continue on to high school doesn’t mean it’s the end of life. She accepted that and is now moving on and has hope in life. And in terms of the tailoring skills she’s learning, Brenda has been bringing good samples of her work home and can even give them to the neighbors.
Read MoreBut in this moment, it hit me hard that some of the families we’re working with are actually those found within the statistic, “10% of the world’s population lives on less than $2 a day.” Because of this, Angeline’s parents didn’t have the money needed for the required uniform and school supplies to send her onto high school after she finished 8th Grade.
Read MoreStories were told and vulnerabilities were shared. Honor, respect, and empathy were traded equally; the currency of humanity stretching much farther than any shilling or dollar could.
Read MoreI realized we’d been walking for over a mile. After walking a little further and going around a small densely populated patch of trees and brush, we finally arrived at Neema’s alternate water source.
Read MoreThese seven people were going to be visiting Neema this week, but because of Covid-19, their trip had to be canceled. So we asked them to share why they wanted to go...
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