Today we had the opportunity to serve alongside Rift Valley Hope, which is an organization located in Mai Mahiu. This organization’s mission is to serve, minister, and empower the people to find hope in Jesus in their current situation. By using staff with similar histories, they work alongside the people to guide restoration.
In small teams, we visited homes to provide food, prayer, words of encouragement, and listening ears. Although some the stories were difficult to hear, God used these stories to show us the depth of His love and that there is hope when we put our trust in Him.
To fund RVH and provide jobs for the rescued women and children, the women weave baskets known was Tumaini Handcrafted Baskets, which are then sold in Kenya and the U.S. Tumaini means hope in Swahili, which is significant because these baskets provide hope to these women. Just a head up mom – we all loved these baskets and wouldn’t complain if we found one when we got home (any size, and pattern – just go to tumainihandcrafted.com).
On the way home, we saw zebras and a giraffe. Being basic American tourists, we off-roaded to get a picture with the giraffe.
Today was very eye-opening and we look forward to the rest of the trip. Kwaheri!
by Emily, Jesse, Brooke
P.S. To my family and those celebrating Eastern Orthodox Christmas, Merry Christmas from Kenya! (Love, Jesse)
Kenya J-Term 2020 
Sharing the link…what an awesome day! (I would buy a basket, but they aren’t selling just yet 😉)
Ya’ll are seeing monkeys, zebras, and giraffes like Americans see squirrels and deer! ha-ha (animals are looking at ya’ll saying “crazy tourists” 🤣🤣🤪🤪)
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Sales on the website are not up yet, but baskets may be available by DMing Tumaini Handcrafted Baskets on Instagram.
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I pray you guys continue to learn and grow in Christ’s affection and compassion during this trip. And I pray you’ll learn this from the families you interact with. So proud of you all!
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