Kenya

In Turkana, a deep thirst for water shaped children’s entire world. But their Hope Center’s simple act — listening — brought healing where it was most needed, showing that sometimes, the most profound answers are found in the children's voices.

What does it mean for a young person living in poverty to finish OneChild's program with success? Take a look at a Hope Center's graduation ceremony and hear from the woman who championed the graduates' education.

Since 2020, more families are facing food insecurity exacerbated by inflation, extreme weather and instability. Meet four families in Kenya who share about their struggles with hunger — and their reasons to hope. <br>

Shadrack, a Child Champion in Kenya, knows how it feels when poverty gets in the way of plans. Now he draws on his difficult experiences to help young people in his community pursue their dreams.

When Child Champions in Kenya reach out to a boy struggling in school, they end up helping him find his passion and learn a new skill that generates income for him and his family.

Ephraim from Kenya and Cheska, Le Jhen and Jelai from the Philippines share the beautiful story of Christmas.

Kids in hard places have a lot to teach us about the meaning of Christmas. As Christmas approaches, children and youth at a Hope Center in Nairobi, Kenya, eagerly share heartwarming accounts of their families’ holiday traditions and Christmas wishes.

When Taylor, 23, had the opportunity to meet her two sponsored girls in Kenya, it was a life-changing experience that filled her heart with more joy than she could have ever imagined.

A teacher’s own childhood struggles help her resonate with the kids living in poverty who attend her Hope Center. She encourages them to be resilient, to persevere, and to hold on to unshakeable hope.

From taking on her mom’s sponsored children when her mom passed away, to sponsoring more kids in Kenya and providing scholarships, a sponsor from Texas shares her sponsorship journey and her motivation to keep her childhood dream alive through her daughter.

A sponsor’s annual gift of scholarships to sponsored Kenyan students transforms their lives in big ways. Three students share how they’re using these scholarships to build hope-filled futures.

Despite not having a chance to pursue her dreams as a child, a Child Champion in Kenya shares her life’s story and what motivates her to serve kids in poverty who attend Hope Center programs.

A Turkana man who grew up herding cattle gives his heart to God and sees his love for music come to fruition after his son joins a Hope Center. He also comes to realize the importance of education for the potential of kids living in poverty.

A life-changing event acts as a wake-up call for a woman in Turkana as she discovers a new calling. Over the years the calling has grown to a passion that helps her champion for orphans in her village.

Out of a meeting between a U.S. pastor and a bishop in Kenya came a seed — the means to buy more land and build classrooms for kids — so the church could minister more effectively to children living in poverty. Little did they know what a mighty tree would grow.

A Child Champion in Kenya goes out of her way to learn a skill online, then teaches it to the kids at her Hope Center as a way for them to earn income.

Thanks to the strong encouragement and support from her Child Champion mom, a young woman in Kenya masters a valuable skill that puts her on the path to becoming a successful and independent entrepreneur.

Inspired by a mentor and with support from his sponsor, a OneChild program graduate in Kenya navigates the path to his dream career.

A little boy in Turkana, Kenya, eager to learn how to play the piano, worries his father. But his musical gift ultimately leads his father to faith.

Want to try a different take on Christmas dinner? Dive into some of Kenya’s favorite holiday foods by making Kenyan chapati, a flaky flatbread, and Swahili pilau, a spicy rice served with meat or vegetables. Both of these tasty dishes are often served at Hope Centers at Christmas.