RUKIA'S MOM SAYS THANK YOU TO LITTLE LAMBS & KPG SUPPORTERS

In a previous post you heard about Rukia’s amazing accomplishments in automotive engineering. Today hear the heart felt gratitude of Rukia’s mother!

KENYA'S BEST - A PRODUCT OF KPG - RUKIA'S STORY

Rukia is a recent graduate of Kijabe Practical Garage (KPG) where she spent significant time getting hands on experience repairing engines.

She recently sat for a test at Nairobi Technical Training Institute seeking certification.

The result? The highest score of those being tested!

Rukia is eternally grateful to you who support the work of Shepherds Little Lambs that made this opportunity for her possible.

PASSION WITH A PURPOSE - KIJABE PRACTICAL GARAGE

Kijabe Practical Garage (KPG) came to life thanks to the boundless passion of Blasto Maina. Blasto, a man with a dream of giving kids a shot at learning practical skills, so they can build a life for themselve and there families.

In 2012 Blasto introduce his dream to Shepherds Little Lambs. Blasto did not have much but with what he had, he began to build.

In 2013 Little Lambs began fundraising and construction began later that year. Come spring of 2015, the big day arrived. The dedication celebration was like a neighborhood block party. With a grin from ear to ear, Blasto cut that ribbon, officially welcoming everyone to KPG.

Since then, Kijabe Practical Garage has been more than just a workplace. It's been a bustling training ground for Shepherd's little lambs eager to pick up a trade. The place echoes with the sounds of hard work, passion, and the kind of community spirit that sticks with you.

Blasto's dream? It turned into a full-fledged reality, and now KPG stands tall, not just as a garage but as a symbol of what can happen when God’s people come together for a common cause. And those kids walking out of there? They're not just leaving with skills; they're leaving with a confidence and character that'll stick with them for life.

 

SETH'S STORY - A DREAM COMES TRUE

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HIGH SCHOOL, HERE THEY COME!

We are thrilled to share the remarkable achievement of our twelve graduating 8th-grade students who have successfully completed their high school placement exams. Witnessing these students reach such an impressive milestone is outrageously encouraging!

Thanks to your generous support, each of these students will now have the opportunity to attend the schools for which their test scores have qualified them. Please join us in extending heartfelt congratulations to:

Amos, Duncan, Edward, Elizabeth (not pictured), Jecinta, Junior, Mary Ann, Mike, Samson, Teresiah, Victor and Zipporah.

AMOS

DUNCAN

EDWARD

SAMSON

MIKE

MARY ANN

ZIPPORAH (ZIPPY)

JECINTA

JUNIOR

TERESIAH

VICTOR

INTRODUCING EAST AFRICA PARTNERSHIP

Since its founding by Elaine Barnett, a now retired Africa Inland Mission (AIM) missionary, Little Lambs has operated under AIM’s oversight with their administrative support. 

AIM is focused on career missionaries and church planting. Little Lambs really doesn’t align with their focus and there are no longer any AIM missionaries involved in its’ operation. For that reason, we were asked by AIM to find a new organizational “home”. Though initially unwelcome news, the transition has unfolded as a journey guided by God's hand.

Initially all the options we found were either vary tactical in nature or required significant changes in our operating model. We were discouraged and running out of time. Then God made his plan clear by introducing us to East Africa Partnership! The organizational transition took only a few weeks. We could not be more please to announce that Shepherd’s Little Lambs is now a project of East Africa Partnership (EAP).

While this marks a significant change, the day-to-day operations of Little Lambs remain almost entirely unaffected. This ensures that the vital support we provide can continue seamlessly, without interruption or distraction.

In this new partnership, we have identified ways to mutually benefit each other, given our shared focus on Christian character development and education. Exciting developments are on the horizon, and we anticipate sharing news soon that will be a game-changer for our little lambs.

Stay tuned for further updates!

Check out East Africa Partnership here

Boys to Men, Not a Boy Band...

A nearby church, situated close to our learning center in Kijabe, offers a transformative character development program tailored for 8th-grade boys. The curriculum, aptly named "Boys to Men," passionately guides these young minds toward cultivating Godly character traits, such as honesty, integrity, compassion, and perseverance. We are thrilled to announce that four of our dedicated 8th-grade boys recently completed this empowering program, earning well-deserved certificates of completion.

Collaborations with local churches, like this one, resonate deeply with us, as we witness our students flourish in their understanding of God. Let's extend our heartfelt congratulations to Victor, Duncan, Sampson, and Junior for this commendable achievement!

Victor getting his certificate

Here’s Duncan

Sampson really is more excited than it looks…

And Junior

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Click the button below to get in touch, and let us know how we can best assist you. We look forward to hearing from you!

25 YEARS OF HELPING KIDS IN KENYA

In 1999, during a severe drought in the Rift Valley of Kenya, hungry children kept knocking on the door of Africa Inland Missionary Elaine Barnett. Life for the impoverished in Kenya is perpetually challenging, but this particular drought brought on famine-like conditions.

Confronted with such overwhelming need, Elaine organized fellow missionaries and local volunteers to initiate a feeding program. That is how Shepherd’s Little Lambs began. As the drought subsided, this dedicated group of volunteers put in place services that gave these poor children food for today and hope for tomorrow, by providing food, education and basic medical care. All this is done in a safe loving Christian environment.

Twenty-five years later, Little Lambs continues in its mission to assist desperately poor children, aiding them in obtaining a high school diploma.

Throughout the past 25 years we have seen God transform lives through the work of Little Lambs. We have been amazed by the generosity of people whose hearts have been captured these children. Join us as we celebrate the amazing milestone of 25 years serving God by helping poor children in Kenya.

Happy New Year from Shepherd's Little Lambs

As we approach the close of 2023, with the dawn of 2024 on the horizon, our thoughts often turn to year-end contributions to organizations whose missions have deeply resonated with our hearts. We sincerely hope that Shepherd’s Little Lambs holds a special place in your heart.

If you've already contributed to Little Lambs this year through our new partner, East Africa Partnership, making a year-end gift is as simple as logging into your DonorBox account. Then navigate to the Quick Donate option on the left side of your screen, enter the desired amount and click "Complete Donation." It's that easy! Here is a link to Donorbox.

For those who haven't contributed through East Africa Partnership before, we invite you to visit our website's GIVE page. There, you can not only set up a one-time gift but also establish your Donorbox account for future ease of giving:

As we stand on the threshold of a new year, we extend our heartfelt wishes for joy and peace to accompany you. Happy New Year!