Kosovo

Greetings from Kosovo!

Praise God! We are thrilled and deeply thankful for His abundant grace, provision, and faithfulness bestowed upon our community, parents, and students at Kosovo. We would like to share with you some of the highlights of the first term of the year. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we transform the community in Kosovo through the love of Jesus.

John Obongo Nyaosi
Head Teacher, Kosovo

Flood Update:

Since this Community Update was written before the extreme rain and flooding took place in Kenya, we want to provide a quick update.

Although we recently experienced heavy rains and flooding, we are thankful to report that our center was not damaged. Unfortunately, however, several of our students and their families were directly affected by the flooding. We are connecting with them to provide support.

If you'd like to donate to MOHI's flood relief efforts, you can donate here.

Hope Transforms: A Success Story

The transformational journey of Naomi* and her children, who are students at our Kosovo Center is a testament to the power of resilience and community support.

Naomi faced immense challenges after the loss of her husband and youngest child to illness. Struggling with depression and financial hardship, she was identified during community visits by our social worker. Urgent intervention, including counseling and medical care, was initiated to support her through this difficult period.

Despite initial reluctance, Naomi eventually embraced counseling and medication, leading to significant improvements in her mental and physical health. With the support of our church community and outreach programs, she found solace and strength in God overcoming her grief and rebuilding her life.

Facing financial strain, Naomi received assistance from MOHI to keep her children in school and ensure the family had food security through MOHI’s feeding program. With continued support and encouragement, she regained her sense of purpose and resilience.

In 2021, a visiting volunteer from a local university was moved by Naomi's story and helped her start a business. Today, Naomi runs a successful grocery stall and is grateful for the transformational support she received from MOHI and MOHI’s partners.

*Name changed for privacy

Term Highlights

• We are immensely proud of our drama students for their exceptional performances at the sub county level of the National Drama Festival competitions, earning them a place to compete in the next level! We celebrate their talent and dedication as they shine among the best schools.
  
  
• Exciting news as more parents join and embrace economic empowerment groups for personal and family growth and self-reliance. Through weekly table banking fellowships, they're empowering each other and transforming their lives and families.
  
  
• Our Junior Secondary School (JSS) students are making remarkable progress academically, setting a stellar example for all grades.

Partner Connections

• We are grateful for the First Church of Christ's visit, where they interacted with families, conducted VBS, and provided encouragement and support to staff, students, and parents through testimonies and prayers.

Prayer Requests

• Please pray for God's provision, protection, and abundant grace upon our students, families, and staff as we continue our mission.
  
  
• Pray for unsponsored students to find sponsorship opportunities, opening doors for them to receive life-transforming support.
  
  
• Pray for the families affected by the floods. May God provide for them and meet them at their point of need.