We're Feeding 134 Children Our children know what it's like to be hungry. They know what it feels like to go to bed without food, unsure when their next meal will come. Hunger was a constant part of their lives before they came to Rapha. Now our children eat well. They
I Witnessed So Much Joy and Happiness On Sunday I gave gift bags to the children in our community. They haven't received many gifts in their lives. Most of their belongings fit inside a small metal trunk. When I've handed out items before, it's usually things like soccer balls and coloring
There Have Been So Many Beautiful Moments The last time I saw these girls they were in primary school. More than two years later, I arrived to find them in their second year of high school. I didn't expect time to stand still while I was away, but it still has been
Remember Samantha? When I shared her story in my last letter, she was just about to begin her KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) examination. This is an important endeavor for all Form 4 students in Kenya. It’s the culmination of their entire secondary school education and their results determine so much
After the death of both his parents, Joseph was taken in by his grandfather, but caring for a young child was too much for the elderly man to handle. There wasn't enough food to eat, school fees were not paid and instead of attending school, Joseph stayed home to help care for his grandfather.
Please join us in welcoming Peter Hayward to the HEAL Board of Directors. Pete began his career as a Professor of Geography at the State University of New York – Oneonta, where his research focused on using innovative mapping techniques to identify health disparities among underserved populations in the US Northeast. He then
Meet the New Children at Rapha Community Center (from left to right) Samuel comes from a very vulnerable family. Both of his parents are HIV+ and struggle to work consistently. The family is dependent on help from neighbors and well-wishers, but it is never enough to care for Samuel and his siblings. Samuel
In the beginning of October, I heard the news that the Kenyan government ordered schools to reopen for all Class 8 and Form 4 students. Classes were to resume on October 12th. On the 6th, school administrations were told to get ready! At first, I didn't think it was possible. It seemed so
We hope you will join us for our 4th Annual How to Draw a Lion Art Auction! This year our auction will be online, which means anyone, anywhere will be able to participate! Bidding opens on September 24th at 6:00am and will be open until October 3rd at 8:00pm. Please plan to join
It happened. Finally. We broke ground on the new boys’ dormitory! I’ve been picturing this moment for three years. Whenever I’d think about the awful conditions of the current dormitory or feel the weight of the fundraising goal before us, I would close my eyes and see it all. I'd visualize the stages
