Just outside Nairobi, in the industrial town of Ruiru, there is a place where children who once slept on the streets are learning to carry something new: a backpack filled with possibility. Watu Wa Maana-Swahili for “very important people”-is more than a children’s home. It is a daily declaration that every child, no…
When the Dean Ramsey Pennsylvania Men and Women of Action Team arrived in Kenya, something powerful began to happen. Hammers and paint brushes became instruments of hope as this incredible team kicked off the long-awaited renovation of the girls’ and boys’ dormitories and bathrooms at the Watu Wa Maana Children’s Center. We had…
It is an exciting time at Watu Wa Maana, our partner home just outside Nairobi, Kenya, led by the faithful leadership of Wanjuri Kanyoni. God is moving, and so much is happening on the ground that we cannot wait to share! The Paul Cecere Dream Center – Construction Underway Construction is progressing beautifully…
At Watu wa Maana Children’s Home, their mission has always been to transform the lives of vulnerable youth – including street children, orphans, and children from disadvantaged backgrounds – through holistic care, education, and rehabilitation. They work to equip every child with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to lead productive and…
Empowering Orphan Care Worldwide: A Global Training Update At Haven of Hope International, we believe that equipping caregivers is one of the most powerful ways to transform the future for orphaned and vulnerable children. This quarter, we’re excited to share a significant milestone from our Orphan Care Training Institute (OCTI)-a global effort to…
The children at Watu Wa Maana Children’s Centre are living up to the Swahili meaning of their home’s name, “Very Important People”. These incredible young minds are thinking big about their futures, aspiring to become the leaders and changemakers of tomorrow. Each day, the children’s eyes light up as they speak about their…
By Laura J. Gates When God calls, he equips. Wanjiru Waira Kamau and her husband John Kanyoni know this to be true. These obedient servants have walked by faith for more than two decades in the vision God has given them to care for street children in Ruiru, Kenya. “God has miraculously continued…