Our History
In 2008, Trinity Ablaze in Kenya (TAIK) began leading mission trips to a variety of different locations in Kenya to share the gospel of Jesus Christ as Savior for all and to provide free vision clinics in partnership with the Kenyan Ministry of Health. Through these years of service, TAIK participants and leaders developed relationships with the local Christian men and women and the professional health care providers in Kenya. Friendships thrived and trust grew. As of 2023, TAIK has held 80 free clinics, local ophthalmologists have seen over 163,000 people, thousands have received distance glasses built to each's individual specifications, with thousands more reading glasses also given away. In addition, over 3,700 cataract surgeries have been authorized at no cost to the patient.
In 2016, several Kenyans approached us and requested that we help provide a safe and secure place for girls trying to escape the centuries-old tradition of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Forced Early Marriage (FEM). We responded, and in partnership with them Kenyan Schools of Hope was born Together, we are a group of individuals spanning two continents, seeking to build relationships of effective support for the innocent. As is true for TAIK, Kenyan Schools of Hope operates under the umbrella of Vision and Mission for Kenyan Society, a mission society registered with the Republic of Kenya.
OUR Mission
TRANSFORMING LIVES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH
SAFETY, HOPE, AND EDUCATION
The Kenyan Schools of Hope offers a refuge for Kenyan girls who are fleeing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Forced Early Marriage (FEM) in their homes of origin. It is estimated that 57% of young Maasai girls still undergo FGM, even though it is prohibited by law. The reasons are varied--family expectations, the possibility of a dowry, a rite of passage, poverty. The rescue center is known in Kenya as the Ewuaso Osiligi Center and provides a residential setting for girls who must leave their homes. Illiteracy and poverty are being reduced through access to education and mentoring at Ewuaso Osiligi School. Support is given for girls' and women's awareness of their basic God-given human rights, transforming negative cultural practices, and resulting in a more healthy community for all. Unconditional love and a sense of safety is essential to our mission.
Our Vision
"Bringing hope today for a better future tomorrow" is our vision for the children at Ewuaso Osiligi Center. For the girls seeking a refuge from FGM and FEM, we alter the trajectory of their lives from harmful traditional practices and hopelessness to provision of empowerment, education and tools for vibrant futures. Education through an on-site elementary school and empowerment through counseling and mentoring will provide a hopeful future to each girl. Learning the truths of Jesus as their Savior is essential for this hope. A residence home with nurturing caregivers and advisers provides a safe haven for girls who wish to further their education and avoid the banned customs of their ancestors. The possibility of reconciliation with their families is explored and encouraged if deemed safe. For the girls and boys in the Ewuaso area, excellent education is also provided. With friendships developing between all the students, the girls fleeing their home can experience a sense of belonging within the community. Enrollment at a secondary school, with the potential of university enrollment or career training, is part of the program at Kenyan Schools of Hope.
GUIDESTAR SEAL OF TRANSPARENCY
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