by amds | Jan 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
When Maisha first began operating in the village, most children could not speak English. This was a problem, because Kenyan standardized tests are only offered in English. As a result, the few who were privileged to be in school rarely passed high school entrance...
by amds | Jan 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
On Monday, January 11, 2016, over 300 children wearing burgundy uniforms stood outside the new Maisha Academy building. After a month-long break from school, the kids were anxious to get back into their regular routine. In the United States, the school year begins in...
by amds | Jan 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Maisha Project had an incredible 2015. We were able to accomplish many things from breaking ground on the girl’s dormitory to bringing the Light the Future Choir to Oklahoma. Let’s take a look back at the top five blogs from 2015 highlighting some of our top...
by amds | Dec 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
Sounds of celebration echoed through the village of Kano on Christmas Day. Over 1,000 people gathered at the Maisha compound to eat, drink Fanta and be merry. Much like Christmas in America, the preparation began the night before on Christmas Eve with the...
by amds | Dec 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Light the Future Choir spent 47 days in Oklahoma. During their stay, they gave 53 performances, sang over 500 songs, traveled 2,500 miles within the state and consumed around 3,000 pieces of chicken. The 19 children from Maisha made the 8,000 mile journey...
by amds | Nov 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Around 34 million people are currently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and over 35 million have died of HIV/AIDS. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, World Aids Day, we bring awareness to this issue. Beatrice was once bedridden, living with untreated HIV/AIDS in her one bedroom mud...
by amds | Nov 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Shortly after the Light the Future Choir landed in Oklahoma City on Oct. 27, they erupted into song and dance at the airport. The 19 children from Maisha have not stopped dancing since. The Light the Future Choir has been in Oklahoma for less than a month, but...
by amds | Oct 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
During the month of Sept., The Maisha Project held a design contest for our Limited Edition Fall 2015 T-shirt. We received many great designs, but unfortunately, we could only pick one. We are excited to announce the winner of the T-shirt Design Contest!...
by amds | Oct 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
Light the Future 2015 is less than one month away! The countdown clock is ticking and getting closer to the night filled with performances, auctions and food. The 18 children from Maisha will soon be on their way to Oklahoma to perform at the gala. Registration is...
by amds | Sep 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
Pull out your phones, find your calendar app and click the “New Event” button! Light the Future Choir is returning to Oklahoma! They just received their visas and will begin their trip from Kenya to Oklahoma at the end of October. The choir returns to Oklahoma,...
