Kindfund

Dear friends and supporters

I have found my life as manager in Kindfund more of a calling than work.

I have spent years building something that matters, relationships, trust and a sense of belonging for those who have known too much hardship. It is both an honour and a responsibility to serve as a manager with Kindfund.

My role has given me the privilege of walking alongside children and families whose lives have been marked by struggle yet who continue to inspire us with courage and resilience. The work of managing is not without trials. Beyond the planning, reporting and coordinating the heart of the mission lies in people- real lives, real stories and real pain. Some of the most profound experiences have not been passed in offices but at hospital bedsides holding the hands of children whose strength seemed far greater than their years.

The experiences that remain in my heart are:
• those of a nine-month-old baby boy who was battling tuberculosis back in 2022. Despite the tireless efforts of doctors, caregivers and supporters struggling to save his life he passed away. We were left heartbroken.
• a seven-year-old girl who was battling both severe heart failure and tuberculosis early in 2025. For 2 months she fought bravely, enduring the pain that no child should ever have to bear through many sleepless nights. I spent hours by her side watching her cling to life with courage and grace. Despite the best efforts of doctors, caregivers and our team, we had to face the heart-breaking reality that she would not recover. When she passed away it was a loss for all of us who had loved and prayed for her and walked that painful journey together.
Moments like these remind me of both the fragility of life and the urgency of our mission.
Yet, even in the midst of sorrow, there are also positive developments. Watching children who arrived at our home at a very tender age grow into responsible men and women is the most encouraging part. For example, I recall a young girl who came to us having lost both parents. Over the years, with patience, guidance and love, she matured into a compassionate and confident young adult now at teacher training college. Seeing such growth reminds me that every moment invested — every story shared, and every challenge overcome — truly matters. These transformations make the difficulties worthwhile and fill me with hope for the future.
Other stories of hope and healing.
• I think of baby M who came to us a toddler suffering from severe and recurring chest problems. Her condition often left her weak and vulnerable, and many times we feared for her life. Some days I whispered prayers beside her asking God to save her for me. Through prayer, persistent medical care, love and support she gradually recovered. Today at four years old, M is full of energy, joy and laughter that reminds us why we do what we do.
Her story is just one of many testimonies that recovery is possible and that every effort invested in a child’s life can lead to transformation.
• I thank God when I think of P a baby who we were told would probably not walk yet today while still not whole she runs and plays with the other children.
Leadership in this context demands more than administrative ability, it requires compassion, resilience and courage to face loss while continuing to fight for life. I am often reminded that this mission is not mine. It belongs to God, to all of us. Our staff, volunteers and most importantly you our supporters are partners. Your generosity and prayerful support allow us to stand by each child, whether in moments of triumph or moments of sorrow.
Though the challenges are many, the vision that guides us remains clear:
To nurture, to protect, to pray and to give every child the dignity of care and love and the opportunity to know God through Jesus. For this reason, I remain committed to leading with humility, strength and faith knowing that the journey ahead is in God’s hands and we can walk together with him.

With gratitude,
Doreen
Manager.
14th September 2025

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Trust you are all well, we are doing well and reflecting on the goodness of our Lord Jesus Christ. Isn’t it amazing to know that He left all the glory and came to save us. This is pure love, We thank KINDFUND for demonstrating this love to us and the children in Dabel.

We are pleased to share the progress and impact, now in our 4th year, of the Kindfund Feeding Program here. With your generous support, we provide nutritious meals to over 70 children. Beyond addressing hunger and malnourishment, the program has significantly contributed to improved learning outcomes, attendance, and overall well-being. The children we are reaching out to are aged 4-13 years.

Teachers and caregivers have observed positive changes in children participating in the feeding program, including improved Concentration: Students are more alert and attentive during lessons. Higher school attendance motivated by meals availability. We have also noticed enhanced academic performance and social development in learners that we are serving.

Our Bibles lessons are also being done well and many children are being reached with the love of Christ. We are proud to report that the best performance per class came majorly from the children in the program. The majority of these had lost hope in education but God has restored hope to them through Kindfund’s Dabel program. This includes supporting 20 children with school fees. We also boast of six learners from our programme, who are now in form two in secondary schools. They are also performing well in their academics. Its just amazing to report that they perform so well in Christian religious education as a result of the BES that we have been doing together.

Its sad to report that one of the children we had called B broke his leg and he finds it difficult to walk. The leg is straight and hard the doctors at Moyale recommended for a surgery in a specialized hospitals with equipment. His mum a single lady is still traying to raise the funds. We are currently considering how we can help.

Its also amazing to see the transformation taking place in the life of R the girl in Moyale technical training collage. She is learning and is soon sitting for her exams.

We are glad to report that S is also doing well in YWAM ATHI and continues to grow in Christ. We are thrilled by all the doings of the Lord . We look forward to expand the program to reach out to more additional children . We also look to a day that we shall be having Kindfund kindergarten school in Dabel.

From Dabel, we Emily and Fred would like to let you know that your support is making a tangible difference. Every meal served is a step toward a brighter, healthier, and more educated future for these children. On behalf of all the beneficiaries, thank you for your continued generosity and commitment. During this festive season we also wish you a blessed Easter holiday filled with warmth and love. To Mr.K, Mr. W and Mr. J we say Karibu sana (much welcome) to Dabel.

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My purpose is to share a few photos to encourage those of you who support Kindfund.

Our Wamba site is home to over 70 children and during this long school break from late October through to early January we have a varied programme of development, social (those with relatives willing to host them have spent a few weeks in November with them), academic (study and tuition), spiritual (participation in home worship) and physical activity (health both physical and mental wellbeing).

One such activity was a boxing day ramble up the local mountain to a reservoir and some of the photos from this event inspired me to write this short piece. Other sporting activities which are built into the home calendar include a running club (organised by two young men from Austria one of whom visited in January 2024), and football, volleyball and other activities. The regular participation in these activities has resulted in quite a few of our children participating in sports at a District and County level.

The impact on the children’s wellbeing is reflected in the children’s faces and demeanours in the photos.

A special thank you to Samson, our teacher who carries most of the load organising these activities. and himself enjoys participating and recording the events mainly on video. Our thanks also cover his helpers from our tertiary students home on leave and the Home management team for their commitment to the wellbeing of the children.

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