We made a bold promise to the people of #Turkana to work as hard as possible to provide them with a water well. It took some time. But God, and YOU — our faithful partners — came through! We will never forget this day that will FOREVER mark a BRIGHTER future for these...
Never, never, never give up!! Today is proof that sometimes it takes time … but God always comes through when we don’t give up! Thanks to your help — we started the drilling today of our life-saving water well project in #Turkana that we initiated back in...
When was the last time you danced and celebrated in the streets for food, medicine, and other basic essentials? This was our team’s joyous welcome today when we arrived at Lobolo Village with relief supplies. The people of #Turkana are so far removed from the world....
We are back in one of our favorite places, with some of our favorite people … #Turkana! Today we distributed face masks , soap , medicine , as well as plates & spoons to the children and families of our partner school—Lobolo Primary School—where we launched...
Today, on October 11, 2018, we celebrate girls across the world on International Day of the Girl. Today, we recognize the injustice, gender inequality, higher unemployment rates, and the multitude of problems girls face around the globe. Today, we recognize the power,...
Shops selling snacks like chapatti and mandazi, women selling vegetables from a stand, and children selling mangos from a tree outside their house outline the dirt roads in the village. Although the economy appears to be thriving by the numerous businesses, the...
Maisha’s mission is: to empower people to transform their communities. We believe in combating the cycle of poverty by providing people with the tools necessary to change their lives. We want to give people a “hand-up,” not a “hand-out.” Maisha...
On Thursday, August 14, the Maisha Academy Choir competed in an annual music festival at Nyamasaria Primary School. The choir competed against 15 other schools and placed fourth. The choir is advancing to regionals, which will be held later this summer. We are so...
According to Unicef, after a child enters secondary (high) school, the percentage of students enrolled drops below 50 percent. The factors influencing this statistic often involve a lack of school fees, the need to work to provide for their family, teen pregnancy, and...
In 2005, Mama Grace (Beatrice, the Maisha Founder’s mother) began feeding hungry children in the Village of Kano. Word spread around the village and Mama Grace was soon feeding over 60 children. By 2007, the number jumped to over 100 children. Mama Grace and widows...
