My name is Susan Nyambura and I am 17 years old in Class 8. I am the fourth born in a family of four sisters and a brother. My mother passed away when I was 6 years old leaving me behind with my dad and siblings. After her death my life changed completely. I was transferred to a government school from a good private school. I also started living with my grandmother because my dad was working away from home. In 2004 my dad was admitted to the hospital. He stayed in the hospital for 6 months. In the beginning of 2005 he passed away. All my hope was gone after the death of my parents and my grandmother was not able to pay for my school. Our second born was doing her 8th grade national exam so I dropped out of school to give her an opportunity to proceed with schooling.
I stayed for a year without going to school. Sometimes I would run away from home and go to beg for food in town. I had no one to turn to. My uncle was very cruel and he would despise me. After suffering for a long time, the extended family came together and divided us into different families. I fell into the hands of a brother of my grandfather. He promised to take care of me. In 2006, I went to public school again. However, I was forced to repeat the 4th grade after spending a year out of school. A year later, my grandfather passed away. I can still remember what he used to tell me, ‘Susan, there is nothing else I can give you apart from education, so work hard.’ Read the rest of this entry »
Rohi: A Worship Center
The organization is well known for the rehabilitation and care of former street boys and orphans. However, the organization is also involved in tapping into the supernatural power of God by worshiping Him. Every week the students have an opportunity to come together for devotions to worship God with songs and a moment of prayer. The staff from all the departments come together at different times throughout the week for devotions and prayer.
After the maturity of a crop a portion of the crop is taken to the church or a fellowship gathering. The chaplain receives the farm produce on behalf of the organization. This is a way to honor and worship God with the first fruits. The sacrifice is done in the presence of the students. The aim is to train the kids on the ways of worshiping God with the first produce. The produce is given even before the student crops are sold or used in the kitchen. Read the rest of this entry »
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