Neema isn’t just about education — it’s about finding new life in Christ. Young women discover love, forgiveness, and a path to a brighter future — one built on a foundation of faith and the unwavering support of a caring community.
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At the crack of dawn, girls like Naomi fetch water from communal wells, tend to crops in the fields, and prepare for their trek to school. But growing up as a girl in rural Kenya requires resilience.
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We feel extremely grateful that 153 people from 12 countries supported Neema’s Solidarity Stomp this past weekend, and took a stand for young women in Kenya. We are extremely grateful for this show of support! Thanks to YOU, our students and their children will continue to access life transformative medical care. See below to see photos from this year’s virtual run!
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“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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With nine children under their roof, Ruth and Faith's family relies on casual work to put food on the table. Allowing their daughters to be at a school is a sacrifice for them since the girls can’t bring in additional income by doing casual labor. But after three years at Neema, their skills in tailoring and permaculture farming will be critical to provide for their parents and siblings.
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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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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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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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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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