On that first trip, we spent considerable time with the women, listening to their stories, and their prayer requests. The main desire was to find a way to buy livestock and land in order to provide food for their families. I flew back to the States with a list of needs that seemed impossible for a group of women in a remote 3rd world country with no transportation, or electricity. I knew I needed to do more than pray and talk about it….I needed to do something. I went back the next year praying God would show me a way, and He did.
Over the next 2 to 3 years, we encouraged the women, shared God’s amazing love for them, and taught them how to make paper beads and bracelets. These women not only learned how to cut, measure, and make paper beads, but they also found a way to Nairobi to request government recognition as a group. They chose the name “Mwihoko” which means hope in Kikuyu. Along with a donation from 410 Bridge for their hard efforts and the money they made, they were able to purchase land and start a large produce garden. They were also able to build a small meeting place. Sometimes just showing up and showing someone they are loved and worthy will spark a new hope and desire to achieve greater things.
