A Story Of Hope

Ian had never experienced love or affection, he ran away from home when he was very young to escape his abusive, drunk father. He then spent the following years living on the streets fighting to survive. Ian was tortured by the older street boys leaving him with a disfigured hand, but we are fighting to save his mobility and have been providing him with the specialist medical treatment and care he needs. Life was difficult but there was a hope for Ian. One day he was looking for food outside a local supermarket when he met Penny and Derek, this was the beginning of the rest of his life! Penny and Derek had their hearts broken for Ian, they knew something had to be done to bring change and restoration to his broken life. Over the months that followed KCP worked with a local trusted Kenyan to bring Ian into a halfway house. Introducing Ian into a family environment has been a delicate process but he is now home.  Already Ian is unrecognisable! He is fun, chatty and and caring. Ian is learning how to form safe relationships and adjust to having routines and boundaries and we are so proud of him. He loves to play football with the boys and has started school, a miracle he never thought possible! We couldn’t be happier.

A story of restoration

Four years ago, Sarah Odinga was sold by her father for £6. Sarah’s three brother’s Benson, Bernard and Edwin have lived in Koinonia since 2007 and for the past 4 years it has been our longing to have their sister join us too. We had been trying to track the whereabouts of Sarah and during our last trip a miracle happened and Sarah was found. Sarah has had a traumatic past but we are going to see her loved back to life, free from shame and fear. We cannot wait to show her that she is valued cherished and adored. Sarah has settled into the family in no time at all, she is bonding with the other girls so quickly and has a grin she just can’t wipe off!  Seeing her smile around the compound is such a lovely sight.

Newsletter – January 2011

Excitement also rippled through Koinonia as the boys welcomed in Brian, age 12. Tragically Brian lost both of his parents, leaving him deserted with no one to care for him. Providing young ones, like Brian, with security, protection, love, food and hope is truly the greatest privilege. Here at the Kenyan Children’s Project we commit to pouring in value, love and resources into these children that deserve more.

Everyone is once again water-tight!

Dear Friends

A country full of extreme beauty in many ways, yet with the contrast of extreme poverty around every corner, with starving children and adults alike, and hopelessness being the major factor overtaking so many lives and families. This last trip proved to us again that anything is possible! The transformation in so many of the people we know was evident to all! Some of the families we re-visited in the rural areas was testimony to the fact that miracles truly do happen today! Lives turning around, children no longer sick, Adults in astounding remission from HIV, and jobs being provided!

Thank you all for the support you continue to give to us as a charity and individuals!