Shambini

Greetings from Shambini!

Dear friends, as we come to the end of Term Two, we would like to extend our warmest greetings and heartfelt appreciation for your continued support. We would like to share some updates from the concluded school term.

Paul Mung'ala Lavi
Head Teacher, Shambini Center

Hope Transforms: A Success Story

Luis* is a 9-year-old boy from Shambini, a small village in Kwale County, in the coastal region of Kenya. He lives with his single mother and two brothers, who attend a different school. 

Luis joined our school in February after a follow-up by the head teacher and the social worker. Although he was already on the list of beneficiaries, he was not attending school. His mother explained that she could not even afford the smallest costs to help her son go to school. The social worker made sure that Luis was enrolled in school.

At first, he was very quiet, even from the students who knew him. He also struggled academically. Writing numbers one to ten was a huge task. But with time, support, and encouragement, Luis began to thrive. Today, he is one of the top students in our Grade 3 class. He attends school daily, and his academic performance has been remarkable. 

Luis`s mother now runs a small business where she cooks in a kibanda (a roadside kiosk), which allows her to support her son. The family is deeply grateful for the sponsorship program at MOHI. They have seen God’s provision through the gifts and support Luis receives from his sponsor, and they say a heartfelt “thank you” for the transformation it has brought to their lives.

*Name changed for privacy

Term Highlights

• We are proud that our students and staff received Awana training (A Christian youth ministry focused on developing a biblical faith in children and youth through weekly programs at local churches) from MOHI’s Spiritual Department, leading to the launch of an active Awana Club in our school.
• We thank the Lord that our students can now enjoy a leveled school field, providing a safe space to play and develop their talents.
  
  

Partner Connections

• We were blessed to have a team from churches around Chino Valley, California, visit us. The team also conducted a medical camp where 133 students were given different medications ranging from teeth-related issues, ringworm, and ear cleaning. The team also conducted a VBS to 288 students, where students got to experience the love of Christ in activities like craft, Bible story, games and memory verses.

Prayer Requests

• Pray for the unsponsored students to receive sponsorship.
• Pray for God's protection and good health for all students and staff.

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