A Turkana Welcome

A Turkana Welcome

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....
Face masks, soap and medicine

Face masks, soap and medicine

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...
International Day of the Girl 2018

International Day of the Girl 2018

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,...
Small Business Loans

Small Business Loans

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...
Empowering the Community

Empowering the Community

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...

Maisha Academy Choir

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...