Delta Ryan
Founder & CEO
In 2012, I traveled to Kenya for the first time, never imagining that one trip would change the direction of my life. I met children with dreams of an education but few opportunities to pursue it, and women working tirelessly to provide for their families. But more than the need, I saw incredible joy, resilience, faith, and potential. I came home knowing I couldn’t simply leave their stories behind.
That first trip became the beginning of Take Heart. What started with a simple desire to come alongside a few families has grown into students graduating from universities, widows building businesses, families finding stability, and now, a school preparing to welcome the next generation.
And this story has never been mine alone. Whether you sponsor a student, give, shop at our fair trade store, serve, travel with us, or pray for this ministry, you are part of it.
Thank you for taking heart with us. I’m so grateful for all God has done since that first “yes” in 2012, and I can’t wait to see what He does next.
What We Can Do Together
the impact you can make
Take Heart is a non-profit and fair trade store that creates opportunities for orphans and widows in Kenya to overcome poverty through education and entrepreneurship. We bring light to darkness through the truth and grace of Jesus to disciple a new generation of leaders. Our invitation is to the individual to recognize excess in America and fight injustice through fair trade.
Education
100+ Student Sponsorships
Primary Through University & Trade Programs
Entrepreneurship
30+ Women Owned Small Businesses
& Farming Projects
Fair Trade
50+ Global & Local Artisan Groups Represented in Fair Trade Store
Our Story
Shop Fair Tade
global marketplace of artisans
Fair trade is a global movement of artisans in the third world who craft handmade items for a fair wage in safe working conditions to earn sustainable income for their families. We sell fair trade items in our store from local and global artisans representing over 40 countries. Our store profits cover most organizational overhead expenses allowing for a majority of donations to go directly towards orphans and widows.
