In the Oyuma Village in rural Kenya, a story of hope is unfolding. The lives of many youth are marked by adversity and cyclical poverty, and uncertainty. But amidst these challenges, a spark of potential is shining through. The Take Heart Student Education Program is dedicated to igniting that spark. By providing education, support, and opportunities, we’re empowering over 100 incredible young people to overcome obstacles and build brighter futures.
How are we doing it? With a powerful combination of Four Key Elements:
Academic Excellence: Where the balance of accountability and assistance lives for over 100 students. While full tuition and room and board sponsorship provides students in this program with access to education they otherwise wouldn’t have, it is the support through academic accountability and assistance that turns that access into excellence. Additionally students are provided with training and workshops to prepare them for the workforce to give them the confidence they need to secure employment after graduation.
Financial Stewardship: Over 40 students in the program at the university level receive a stipend each month that covers their expenses for rent, utilities, food, transport, and supplies. They are then held accountable for tracking and recording their stewardship of those funds. Through this pillar, these students learn the valuable skill budgeting, while our staff and donors can ensure that the money is being used for what it has been allocated for.
Wholehearted Service: University level students volunteer at local children’s homes, hospitals, churches, and more to sew back into the communities in which they live. We also host quarterly Serve Days where our students gather regionally in five to seven locations to serve hundreds of Kenyans across the country. They cook meals, clean rooms, create community, and exemplify Christ.
Spiritual Development: We believe in the transformative power of faith. Our program fosters spiritual growth, creating a strong foundation for our students’ lives. Light overcomes darkness through the Spiritual Development pillar of our Education Program. The truth and grace of Jesus is shared weekly through student discipleship groups in which our Kenyan and U.S. staff both participate. We champion growth spiritually by sending our high school graduates to a three to six month discipleship internship program with one of our partners, African Enterprise, where they are discipled and directed on their paths. Each year, we celebrate spiritual development as family when we gather over 60 students for our annual conference. Learn more about our 2023 End of Year Conference. Together, these pillars are building a brighter future for Kenya.
Will you join us? Your support can transform lives. Learn more here.