Kiwandani

Greetings from Kiwandani!

Kiwandani Center sends greetings to you in the name of Jesus. As the term comes to an end, we would like to share with you some of the highlights as we thank you for your continued prayers, support, and partnership. 

Calvin Kidiga Endegwa,
Head Teacher, Kiwandani

Hope Transforms: A Success Story

Grace* is a 14-year-old Grade 6 student at Missions of Hope Kiwandani Center. She is the second-born in a family of four, and her siblings are also part of our program. For a while, Grace’s behavior had become a major concern at both school and home. She had fallen under the influence of negative friends in her neighborhood, which affected her discipline and attitude.

Her mother often came to school distressed about her daughter’s behavior. Grace would arrive home late after school and, on weekends, she would leave early in the morning and return late in the evening. She no longer helped with chores at home and often responded disrespectfully. The MOHI social worker took immediate action and invited Grace for several counselling sessions to talk about her behavior and choices. At first, there was little progress. However, the social worker never gave up on her. With support from the school pastor, Grace was placed in a counseling program where she received continued guidance, encouragement, and emotional support.

Gradually, positive change began to take root. Grace started to listen, reflect, and make better choices. Her mother began noticing improvement. Grace began coming home on time, helping with house chores, and being more respectful. Over time, these small steps grew into a remarkable transformation.

Today, Grace is among the most disciplined and responsible girls both at school and at home. She takes her studies seriously, completes her chores willingly, and serves as a positive role model for her younger siblings. Her mother is overjoyed and deeply grateful for the change in her daughter’s life.

We thank God and continue to pray that Grace will remain focused, responsible, and well-behaved as she continues with her education and growth.

*Name changed for privacy

• We held a wonderful kindergarten graduation where 66 students celebrated their achievements and are now ready to advance to Grade 1.
• We partnered with Outreach Hope Church Kiwandani to host a community revival meeting, during which two people gave their lives to Christ. 
• We had a Family Sunday where community members, staff and students came together to worship. This was meant to bring a cohesive working condition within the community.
  
  

• We held a special prayer service for our students who were preparing for the national tests. The service was attended by both students and parents.
• We held a worship experience in partnership with Outreach Hope Church Kibarani, and Chumani. Some community members also joined in.
• More than 250 boys attended our mentorship seminar, and 40 of them made a decision to give their lives to Christ.
• We conducted leadership classes where 16 people attended the training at our church. These classes are meant to better our leadership team for the church’s posterity. 
  
  

• We pray for God's favor for all our students to be sponsored come 2026.
• We pray for God's provision and more partnerships in 2026.
• We pray for good health and transformation in Kiwandani among the students and the community.

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