It is really a privilege to be one of the lucky kids in JWHS. JWHS has empowered those whom had no hopes and with very slim chance of survival leading to no meaningful life. The home has brought comfort and fueled the dimming lights to many dreamers who had no means. The home grants the…
My name is Brian Otieno. I joined JWHS in the year 2007 in the month of April. I was 7 years old when I came to JWHS. I have been at JWHS for 6 years. The benefits I have received from JWHS 1. JWHS has given me food. 2. JWHS has given me shelter 3….
One of the most difficult things to adjust to in Kenya is how long it can take to accomplish a simple thing. In an attempt at efficiency, the night before a trip to town a list is created. Of course it will be too long for Kenya but simple enough. Pick up 5 liters of…
Otieno is an orphan at JWHS children’s Home. He was referred to us by the school headmaster at Menengai Primary School. He is the only child living in his family. The father died in 1999 in Bondo District after a long illness with Aids. Otieno’s mother, Alice, moved to Nakuru due to poverty. Otieno and…
Samuel Maina is 14 years old and the youngest of four children. Their mother died of Aids in 2010. Each of her children had a different father and Samuel’s father is unknown. Upon their mother’s death, the children were divided between the mother’s brother and sister. While living with his aunt, Samuel was often ill…
Benson – Gordon Clem
Francis – Gordon Clem
Benson – Gordon Clem
Monica – Gordon Clem
Maraka – Gordon Clem
Evans – Primary School
My name is Mark Loigidongoi. I am seventeen years old. I live in Kiwanja, Burat Ward, Isiolo County, Kenya. I go to Gordon Clem Academy for studies because I believe it will change my life. We come for a new life through education. My aim in life is to liberate myself from poverty. I am…
Juma – Primary School
Elda – Primary School
Priscillah – Primary School
Anthony is 13 years old. He was abandoned at his grandmother’s small single room mud home along with his sisters and brother. The grandmother is 70 years old and has numerous medical issues. The children are a great help to her, but supporting them is very difficult. She relies on well-wishers to assist her with…
John Wren – Primary School grade 8
Molly – High School third year
Teresa Grace – Primary School Kipsing
Dela – Primary School, Kipsing
Macharia – High School third year, lives with his mother
Job Makini Mutyota was once very sick and resided at JWHS. He is now managing his health and living with his loving grandmother. Expanding Opportunities has assisted him for several years. Job is currently in his fourth year of high school. Job needs a sponsor for high school.
Imam – Primary School – JWHS Sponsored
Mike – Primary School grade 8 – JWHS Sponsored
Stephanie – Primary School – JWHS
Jon joined our children’s home JWHS in 2004. His mother died when he was young. He was passed between the three sets of grandparents for several years. He rarely completed one full year of school in the same location. Jonny was referred to us by a pastor who wished for him to have some stability…
Dini is a delightful teenager with a strong will and upstanding character. She came to us as a rescued girl. One vulnerable to early marriage. She was 10 years old and had not attended school. She was bright and ready. As her story was told, one of the visitors with us promised to support Dini…
by Beverly Gilbert Stone Kenya – April 21, 2016 The moon is full and according to Facebook it is the GREEN MOON. But I can’t see it as it is April and the rains have begun. I don’t mind the sleepless full moon energy though it robs me of my sleep. I can lay here…
