by amds | Mar 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Over Spring Break, five people traveled to Maisha from March 12 through March 20 and were able to accomplish everything they had hoped. While at Maisha, they visited the slums and were able to lead two very ill, bedridden people to Christ. In addition to...
by amds | Mar 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
While the majority of Oklahomans will be enjoying their Spring Break, five people will be traveling to Maisha from March 12 through March 20. Although the trip is shorter than normal, Alecia Shannon, one of the team leaders, said they will be packing in as much as...
by amds | Feb 18, 2015 | 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 | Feb 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
The 24 members of the Light the Future choir ventured all over Oklahoma for two months in Oct. and Nov. 2014, going to the zoo, riding roller coasters at Frontier City, going ice skating, attending a Thunder game, meeting the OU football team, and staying with...
by amds | Jan 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
After breaking ground on the Maisha Academy in July 2014, the building is finally taking shape. The walls and a few other finishing touches still need to be completed, but an essential piece is currently under construction – the roof. Â The building will...
by amds | Jan 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Maisha Academy is on its way to being 10,000 bricks closer to completion. The Advocating Change Together (ACT) Club at Edmond Memorial High School is hosting a 5k run to raise money to build the Maisha Academy. For each dollar donated, a brick is given to the...
by amds | Jan 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
Each Monday, we invite our followers to post their pictures that showcase The Maisha Project on social media using the hashtag #maishamonday. Then, we choose one each week to feature on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. So far, over 50 pictures and videos...
by amds | Dec 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
The holiday season has started and is in full swing here at Maisha. In the office, we have been gathering Christmas letters from sponsors to send to the kids. The letters will arrive with our Winter Team who is packed and ready to depart this coming week. The...
by amds | Nov 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
Maisha’s Light the Future Choir from Kenya stood on the turf, performing for the University of Oklahoma’s Football team on Oct. 21. The players clapped their hands with smiles on their faces as the kids’ song echoed throughout the Gaylord Family Oklahoma...
by amds | Oct 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
One of the values we instill in the children of Maisha is to dream big dreams. It’s a lesson we’ve learned ourselves through every step we take at Maisha. The prospect of gathering all the required documentation, getting all the required permissions, finding...
