Walindwa
The U.S. Partner of
Elma Barnett Children's Centre
in Kenya

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From Our Blog

Updates and Opportunities - March 2023

Our February update raised nearly $3,000.00 for the Children's Home. A HUGE THANKS to all who donated! As many of you know, we have so much to be thankful and joyful for – In the Untied States we are blessed with standards of living and opportunities beyond measure.

December Updates on Walindwa!

Did someone say Wedding?! Many of you personally know the members of the Walindwa BOD: Jill Weller, Don Vampola, Keith & Lori Edwards, Carole Ericson, Beth Nidzieko, Ginny Jackson, & Anne Murigu. These long-time friends gathered in October to celebrate an extra-special milestone in the life of Walindwa, and in the life of its President, Jill Weller.

Water and Life

Did you say, drought? Not just in California, but Kenya is experiencing radically reduced rainfall this year as well. Drought in the Kamonong community can be devastating for crops since most Kenyans in this area grow their own maize (corn), beans and vegetables.

A Dream Come True

It was a big dream in light of how little was there, but God heard the hope. 15 years later that dream has finally become a reality.

Welcome Principal Ouma!

When Elma Kamonong High School opened in 2015, the EBCCK Board of Directors was fortunate to be able to encourage Mr. Richard Keter, a former school administrator, to step away from his retirement and take on the task of opening our new high school.

Walindwa By The Numbers

Nuggets of information about our work in Kenya

40 kids living at EBCCK

21 boys and 19 girls, 32 primary and 8 secondary.

Higher Education

25 students have continued education post-high school since 2012.

EKHS Construction

11 buildings constructed on EKHS campus since land was purchased in 2012.

EBCCK Teachers

3 primary: Lina, Terry & Joel.
5 secondary: Isaac, Henry, Daisy, Alfred & Ziadi.

Volunteer Directors

$0 = salaries paid to Directors, who are all unpaid volunteers.  100% of sponsorship donations go to Kenya.

Matthew 18:14

"In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish."

The Walindwa Difference

Many child sponsorship organizations exist, but Walindwa is unique.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

The Walindwa Board members have traveled to Kenya, met with their counterparts on the Kenyan BOD, and seen the results of the projects that we support. We visit with the children and see their excitement when we deliver a letter from their sponsor.

THE RIGHT SIZE

The EBCCK home includes about 40 primary-aged children with another 8 of our kids in EKHS high school plus 13 post-high-school students. We know every child’s name, how they are doing in their studies, and their hopes for the future.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

With our regular visits and close partnership, there are no fiscal surprises. If the lack of rain causes the price of grain to rise, we know about it. Funds are sent monthly, based on the number of children in residence. When projects are proposed by those in Kenya, we review the quotes before agreeing to raise the funds.

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Marsh with three of his sponsored children

Recognition of a job well done and an honor deserved

They don't stay this little for long - and Oh That Hat!

I'll always be your Valentine

The side-eye is universal, even with a sticker on your face

Graduating with a Degree in Criminology

Tire swing = fun, no matter the country

Every farm needs a cat

Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens (with apologies to Louis Jordan)