KEF0007 – Horizon: Empower the Orphaned

Sarah ShearerJanuary 5, 2022Family First, Kenya 0 comments

A DEBATE AT MAONO LIGHT

A DEBATE at Maono Light "Children should be allowed to make their own decisions. Agree or disagree?" That is the question. Kids at Maono Light recently took part in a community debate — not for school credit, but for fun. They set a small table for speakers and judges, and even had a sergeant at..

Sarah ShearerOctober 29, 2021Family First, Kenya 0 comments

Helping Filgona: a cycle of generosity.

A CYCLE OF GENEROSITY HELPING FILGONA Filgona's family was wearing thin. A defining element of Kenyan culture is communal reliance — even in old age, younger family members often take care of their elders rather than sending them to live somewhere else. But Filgona lacks this luxury. All her children have passed away except one,..

Sarah ShearerJune 3, 2021Uncategorized 0 comments

MAONO LIGHT BAPTISMS – LEAH

FAMILY STORIES A FROM-THE-FIELD EXCLUSIVE FOR MAONO LIGHT COMMUNITY SPONSORS BAPTISM AT MAONO LIGHT Baptism is a major milestone in the life of a believer -- and last month, 27 children at Maono Light got to enter into it themselves! Faith is a natural part of life in the community. Families hold church services in..

Sarah ShearerJune 3, 2021Uncategorized 0 comments

SCHOOL SUCCESS…WITHOUT THE SCHOOL: LEAH’S FAMILY

FAMILY STORIES A FROM-THE-FIELD EXCLUSIVE FOR NYONGESA FAMILY SPONSORS Most kids would not consider it a treat to wake up at 6:30 a.m. for school. But for the Nyongesa children, it was a welcome change. A typical day, in a typical world, started as early as 4 a.m. when they would wake up and get..

Sarah ShearerMarch 11, 2021Family First, Kenya 0 comments

TRANSFORMATION AT MAONO LIGHT

The seeds planted years ago are starting to bear fruit. And that life at Maono Light has truly transitioned from fledgling to flourishing.