Ndovoini

Greetings from Ndovoini!

We give glory to God for being with us this term. Here are some of the successes and highlights of this term that we want to share with you. Thank you for your support and partnership as we bring hope through the love of Jesus. 

Job Mulongo Barasa
Head Teacher, Ndovoini.

Hope Transforms: A Success Story

Gloria*, Lucy,* Bella*, and Jane* are four sisters living in the Ndovoini community. The family faced significant hardships after their mother abandoned them when Jane was just a toddler. 

Left in the care of their father, who works tirelessly as a caretaker, the girls lived in a cramped single room and often lacked basic necessities. Financial instability forced them to miss school, and their father's long work hours left them without adequate supervision or nourishment. In this challenging environment, Gloria, the eldest daughter, took on the responsibility of caring for her younger sisters, Lucy, Bella, and Jane. However, due to poor nutrition and healthcare, Jane and Bella frequently fell ill, further complicating their already difficult situation.

A turning point came when the girls were enrolled into MOHI’s program last year. This initiative had a profound impact on their lives in various ways. MOHI provided regular meals at school, significantly improving their nutrition and overall health. As a result, Jane and Bella experienced fewer illnesses, allowing them to focus on their studies and enjoy a healthier childhood.

Financial assistance for school fees alleviated the burden on their father, enabling him to focus on other family needs. This support empowered the girls to pursue their education and dream of a brighter future. The girls began attending school regularly, rekindling their love for learning. They excelled in their studies and developed a strong desire to pursue promising careers.

MOHI’s spiritual programs and social worker visits to evangelize guided their father to a local church, where the family found a sense of community and belonging. This connection instilled hope and purpose in their lives, strengthening their family bonds.

The transformative impact of MOHI has significantly improved the lives of these four sisters. They are now thriving, with renewed hope and aspirations for a brighter future.

*Name changed for privacy

• This term, we held a baptismal service for students who had completed the new believers' class and chosen to be baptized. It was a powerful display of faith.
  
  
• As our Grade 6 class prepared for an important test at the end of the term, we held a day of prayer, dedicating them to God and encouraging them to do their very best.
  
  
• We are so grateful for a successful kindergarten graduation. Our little ones are set to join Grade 1 in the new year. 
  
  
• We thank God for the successful soccer tournament for our primary school students. The winning team was awarded a trophy. It was a lot of fun.

• We were happy to host the Africa Fire Mission team who trained our students and staff through an evacuation drill and conducted a fire safety assessment.
  
  
• The Creek Christian Church joined our students for a Sunday service and later toured the center.

• Pray for God's protection and provision for our students and staff during this long holiday.
  
  
• Pray for financial breakthroughs for our community members as they head into the holiday season.
  
  
• Thank God for keeping us throughout the year.

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