Madoya

Greetings from Madoya!

Greetings from Madoya Center! We are excited to share some of our highlights from the first term of the year. Thank you for your unwavering support and partnership as we strive to transform lives through Christ.

Vincent Malombe Mulwa
Head Teacher, Madoya

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

Meet Hannah*, age 11, and the third born in a family of seven residing in the Madoya slum of Mathare. Living in a one-room house with her grandmother and siblings, their humble abode is where they call home. Hannah's grandmother, a widow, supports the family through a small-scale business, earning an average of $1.00 - $1.25 per day.

Hannah's journey with Missions of Hope International (MOHI) began in January 2017. She was recruited into the program after meeting a social worker during home visits. Raised by her grandmother, due to her mother's early pregnancy during her schooling years, Hannah has always been surrounded by love and care. Despite facing challenges, including illness, Hannah's resilient spirit has been a source of strength for her family.

Diagnosed with kidney cancer, Hannah underwent a challenging medical journey, including surgery to remove one of her kidneys. Throughout this ordeal, her family relied on the power of prayer, finding solace in their faith and the unwavering support of MOHI staff. With determination and faith, Hannah overcame her illness and resumed her education with renewed vigor.

Today, Hannah is a beacon of hope, excelling in her studies and actively participating in school activities. Her grandmother, grateful for the support received during their time of need, continues to pray for Hannah's academic success, knowing that with God, all things are possible.

Hannah dreams of becoming a designer in the future, inspired by her journey of resilience and hope.

*Name changed for privacy

Term Highlights

• We celebrate the achievements of our drama club, which not only participated in the National Drama Festival at the sub-county level but also secured a spot in the next level.
  
  
• Our soccer team brought pride to Madoya by participating in the MOHI soccer league and emerging victorious in all their matches.

Prayer Requests

• Please pray against the spirit of sickness affecting our students, their families, and our staff, so that they may experience divine healing and strength.
  
  
• Kindly join us in prayer for the sponsorship of all unsponsored children, so that they may have access to education and holistic development opportunities.
  
  
• Pray for transformation: spiritually, economically, socially, mentally, and physically for our students, their families, and staff, believing in God's power to bring about positive change.
  
  
• Pray for the families affected by the floods. May God provide for them and meet them at their point of need.