PAST COMMUNITY OUTREACH NEWSLETTER ARTICLES
Growing Community Support for Ewuaso Rescue Centre
As we take stock of the journey since the establishment of the Ewuaso Rescue Centre in 2016, we are encouraged by the growing support from the local community. What started as a modest initiative to provide safety and hope for vulnerable girls has gradually become a community-supported cause.
We are glad to report that the community is now steadfastly embracing the centre and is willing to participate in its activities. This was clearly seen last month during a stakeholders’ meeting we convened. Representatives from various groups attended, showing genuine interest and ownership of the centre’s mission.
We were especially humbled by the presence of the senior chief, whose attendance signified a strong endorsement from local leadership. This moment marked a significant step forward in community involvement—a clear sign of impact, acceptance, and shared responsibility.
We remain hopeful and committed to deepening this partnership in the years ahead.
April 2025
A Joyful Celebration
On November 17, the Ewuaso Osiligi Center was alive with joy and excitement as students were baptized and confirmed into the Church. The event, marked with pomp and color, brought together students, staff, parents, and community members in a heartfelt celebration of faith and spiritual growth.
The day’s highlights included the baptism of 21 students as well as nine from the surrounding community, sealing their entry into the Christian family of faith. Additionally, as a reaffirmation of their commitment to their spiritual journey, 20 students and four community members received their first communion.
The ceremony was filled with hymns, prayers, and words of encouragement, making it a truly memorable occasion for everyone present. The joy and gratitude were palpable as the students, radiant in their new faith, received blessings and congratulations from family and friends.
We are deeply grateful to God for the success of this event and for the dedication of all who contributed to its planning and execution. The Ewuaso Osiligi Center remains committed to nurturing not only academic growth but also the spiritual and moral development of the young people under its care.
December 2024
Recent Mission Trip
June 2024
Trinity Ablaze in Kenya (TAIK) is pleased to report the success of our recent eye camp clinics in Kenya, where we provided much-needed eye medical assistance across three different locations. We served a target audience of over 6,500 individuals, offering vital eye care services to those in need. This initiative has not only addressed critical health issues but also allowed us to actively participate in the great commission, sharing the gospel and witnessing the profound impact on thousands of lives. We are deeply fulfilled by the positive outcomes and the opportunity to serve various communities. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their prayers and support. Working together, God has enabled us to make a significant difference in the lives of many.
Before embarking on their vision clinic visits, the TAIK missionaries were blessed to visit the Kenyan Schools of Hope rescue girls on Saturday, May 26, where they had an opportunity to spend a joyous day at Ewuaso Osiligi Center playing, singing, and acting out Bible skits with the girls. Some of the TAIK missionaries also sponsor a KSOH girl so they were able to meet “their girl” in person! Also, many of our KSOH sponsors wrote cards and letters to their girls and those were distributed. What a great day of encouragement it was for everyone involved!
Final Emergency Food Distribution
February 2024
On February 9, the outreach team, led by Catherine Wangari, embarked on the final distribution of food for members of a nearby local village. This community has faced severe drought for over three years, resulting in the deaths of livestock and jeopardizing their livelihoods. The community of Ewuaso has been greatly impacted by your generosity. Thank you for partnering with us!
Education: A Path Out of Poverty & Child Labor
January 2024
Josh is 11 yrs old and hails from Loita Hills. He is the first born in a family of four whose parents live in abject poverty and cannot afford to send them to school. He came to Ewuaso in 2022 and was employed to take care of livestock despite his tender age. Deep inside his heart, Joshua had the quest to pursue education just like other children whom he met every morning as they went to school while he did his chores. He was spotted on several occasions at the gates of our school gazing curiously at the activities of our pupils.
It was on one of these occasions that a community health promoter took note of him and decided to inquire more concerning Joshua. He narrated his desire to join school just like his fellow kids but because of poverty and lack of means, he was forced to child labor hence looking after the livestock of his master who lives just adjacent to our center.
The matter was brought to Catherine, the board chair, who was very compassionate of Joshua’s plea and brought the matter to the board for deliberation. The board was very positive and agreed to seek for his scholarship as a day scholar. God opened the door further as his master also agreed to allow him go to school while he resides with him.
Josh represents the many Maasai young boys who, because of poverty, are forced into child labor at the expense of their education. We are glad to welcome Josh back to school in tandem with our objectives (education for all)!
Emergency Food Distributions
November 2023
A few months ago, we shared about urgent needs that were increasing around the Ewuaso community where the rescue center is. Drought continues to be a pressing issue in the area and with that comes food insecurity.
We shared the need here with you and we saw the Lord's hand provide, through your generous giving! $5,000 in emergency funds were sent to Kenya to purchase food to reach families that are currently struggling with real hunger.
With two days for distribution, your gifts provided for over 500 families. 500 families! We thank God for your generous giving and for every step that ensured that these families would be provided for.
It was truly a team effort to make these distributions happen. Not only was the Kenyan board present, but a member from the American board was as well! The girls, teachers and staff assisted by helping pack the food supplies and preparing them to be distributed.
And of course, none of this would be possible without your generous giving. This is just one way that your gifts make real impact in Kenya!