The Lord Has Something to Say
This month’s EC blog is about an important take away from my recent trip to Kenya.
Value Added Moment
I’ve just returned from an amazing trip to Kenya with Tracy Guion of Waitsfield, VT. It was a whirlwind of activity, beginning with one “value added moment” that I continue to unpack in my mind over and over again. Harwood Students Making Change Tracy Guion works for Project Harmony in Waitsfield, VT, implementing an exchange […]
Meeting the Challenge
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. In this case, however, the photo below is worth $5,000! Not long after extending EC’s First Annual Matching Challenge, our fabulous donors came through – meeting the challenge that EC’s Board of Directors presented us with last month! This means that soon there will […]
EC’s Matching challenge
This month’s blog presents a matching challenge to our readers. EC’s Board of Directors is launching a 30-day Matching Challenge for the purpose of building a much needed classroom at the Miruya Primary School (pronounced Me-ru-ya) in Rongo, Kenya. No Teachers, Books or Learning When William Aludo, EC’s Kenyan Program Coordinator discovered the school three […]
Saying Goodbye
Saying goodbye can often be difficult, and this past week has been no exception. Passing on Early in the morning of June 8th, our dear friend and former EC Board member Sr. Kateri (Dyan) Walker passed from this life into an eternity with her beloved Lord. Serving Sr. Kateri served on the EC Board from […]
A Handwritten Letter
When was the last time any of us received a handwritten letter? Nowadays people almost never take the time to write a letter or note. It’s so much easier to send a quick text or email. The Activity This past month William Aludo held a mentorship camp for students from his hometown of Rongo […]
Providing Scholarships
Supporters of Everyone’s Child have been providing scholarships in Kenya for orphaned high school students since 2012. On average, 14 students per year have had an opportunity to receive an education through EC’s Student Scholarship Program. Common Denominator These students come from a variety of backgrounds, but the common denominator for all of them is […]
The Art of Giving
I believe that one of the best gifts we can leave our children is to teach them the “art of giving”, something that many of our supporters do every time they give. The Art of Giving During my years as an early childhood educator I looked for opportunities to teach children how to give. Like […]
Challenges
Challenges The loss of a loved one is one of the greatest challenges that people face. No matter if we hail from Botswana or the Bronx, the angst of losing someone close to us can be overwhelming. Kenyan women who lose their husbands find that these challenges are further compounded by the daily struggle of […]
Jedidah’s Journey
Dear readers, “Jedidah’s Journey” is the story of a young orphaned Kenyan girl whose hopes and dreams came to an abrupt end shortly after she graduated from high school. It’s a tale of heartache and brokenness, but also one of hope and resilience. It’s a story that has been told throughout history, and one that must […]