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.
Read MoreTragedy 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.”
Read MoreYoung 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!
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 MoreWe’re excited to share that our students and staff have moved into our brand new campus! We are all celebrating this incredible milestone for Neema as this new home will reshape the future and restoration for twice as many vulnerable young women scarred from years of systemic inequalities and extreme material poverty in rural Kenya.
Read MoreKenya, like many other countries, has struggled with gender inequality, particularly in rural areas and marginalized communities. Despite legal advancements in promoting gender equality, traditional norms and practices still hinder the progress of women and girls. Discrimination, violence against women, early marriage, teen pregnancy, and limited access to education and healthcare are some of the challenges faced by vulnerable young women in the country.
Read MoreAn estimated 129 million girls worldwide are out of school today. While many children are unable to attend (or remain) in school, girls face more barriers such as gender bias, poverty, violence, and child marriage. In rural Kenya一 where Neema is based一most girls drop out of school by 8th grade.
Read MoreWith the new campus, twice as much education and twice as much transformation will happen in the lives of these young women, their children, and their families. While our campus is close to completion, we still have to raise 39% of the funds to pay this donor back.
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