Kosovo

Greetings from Kosovo!

Shalom! Receive calvary greetings from Kosovo Center. It has been such a wonderful last term of the academic year 2025. We are excited to share some of the term’s highlights and activities that we had. We are grateful for God’s faithfulness and for your continued support in transforming lives.

Gladys Musili,
Head Teacher, Kosovo

Hope Transforms: A Success Story

Eunice* is a parent and a beneficiary of Missions of Hope International. She is a strong and determined single mother, raising six children on her own in Mathare, an informal urban settlement in Nairobi. Four of her children are currently in school at MOHI’s Kosovo Center and one is in Grade 12 at MOHI’s Joska Girls High School. Her last child is still young and stays at home with her.

Life has never been easy. In 2024, when heavy floods and government demolitions hit the Mathare area, her life changed. Her house, which was built near the riverbank, was marked for demolition. One morning, she woke up to the sound of machines tearing down homes. Her family’s house was completely demolished. In just one day, Eunice and her children lost the little they had managed to build over the years.

Eunice was left heartbroken, confused, and unsure of how to start again. She did not have the money to rebuild her home or buy new household items. Feeding her children became a struggle. She would sometimes sacrifice her meals so her children could eat. 

But God made a way through MOHI. Eunice was identified and enrolled in a holistic family empowerment program. Through Community Health Evangelism (CHE) lessons taught by the family social worker and the microfinance officers, Eunice’s life began to change.

She learned about financial literacy and how to start a small business. Later, she received a small start-up loan that helped her start a roadside grocery stall in her neighborhood. With the little money she earns, Eunice can now buy food for the family, pay rent, and take care of some basic needs for her children. She is learning how to manage her profits wisely. She hopes to grow the business in the future and increase her earnings.

The CHE program did more than just teach business. It also helped Eunice grow spiritually. Before joining, Eunice and her children did not go to church. They were often too discouraged or busy trying to survive. But now, Eunice and all her children go to church together every Sunday. Their faith is growing stronger each day.

Eunice's health has also improved. In the past, she was often sick, but with regular home visits from the social worker, she was advised to visit a clinic and get proper medication.  She now feels stronger and can focus better on her business and children.

Her children are also thriving. They attend school regularly, are active in Sunday School, and are slowly recovering from the trauma of losing their home. Eunice says they are more disciplined, happier, and hopeful.

Today, Eunice is still on her journey, but she is no longer walking alone. MOHI is doing it with her, and her life is slowly changing. She now has hope and a reason to smile. She dreams of one day moving into a permanent house and giving her children a better life.

*Name changed for privacy

Term Highlights

• One hundred and twenty three kindergarten students successfully graduated and are set to join Grade.
• After attending the Angaza Discovery Camp (MOHI’s two-week intensive discipleship camp at the Kenyan coast for all sixth graders), our Grade 6 students participated in discipleship classes where they experienced spiritual growth. Thirty seven students made a personal commitment to Christ, completed baptism classes, and were baptized.
• We had a successful thanksgiving service for 215 Grade 6 and Grade 9 students who sat for their national tests. The students, their parents and staff joined in prayers.
  
  

Church Highlights

• Through our community evangelism efforts, we reached out to 406 people with the message of hope. Seventy-three of them gave their lives to Christ. 
• Within our school programs, 40 students gave their lives to Christ through various spiritual activities. We are deeply thankful for how God continues to transform lives in our community.
• Thirty-six Grade 6 students who attended the Angaza Discovery Camp were baptized and are now actively taking part in ongoing discipleship classes. 
• Sixteen church members completed their discipleship training and were also baptized.

Partner Connections

• The Africa Fire Mission (Cincinnati, OH) team supported us in assessing fire safety measures and conducted fire evacuation drills.
• Our school leaders were taken through a leadership training and self defense by Christ’s Church of the Valley (Peoria, AZ) team.

Prayer Requests

• Thank God for a successful academic year having experienced God's protection and provision.
• Pray for 100% transition of Grade 6 and Grade 9 students to junior and senior high schools, respectively.
• Pray for sponsorship opportunities for the unsponsored students.

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