We are a group of women who listen, love, and lift up those around us. We are a team that prays ceaselessly for direction and guidance.
With diverse life experiences and perspectives, God breaths into all of us the passion to share his Love. In our main roles in the states, we each serve our local communities in unique ways; and when God opened the pathway to love people 1/2 way around the world, we joyfully flew to Kenya. Singing thru airports, playing with children, and connecting with the adults in meaningful conversations – after our first trips together we knew God was calling us to a new mission.
Our vision for a school community came into focus while serving alongside Pastor Kennedy who seems to know every name of his 1000+ communities members and had a clear vision of how best to support the people he loves. With an open heart, open mind approach we then engaged in cultural humble community development research. We learned about the greatest strength of Gioto community; which in their own words is “Unity and supporting one another”.
We learned their greatest hope is for the children to access educational opportunities away from the dumpsite. So to honor the Gioto vision, we will focus on the school project while supporting the community as a whole with relief needs.
We highly value our relationships as a way to share God’s love and are dedicated to walking alongside the Nakuru community members as they lead the way.
We invite you to join us.
Our Board, brought together by God since 2022
Crystal Forget
Chairperson
Kristen Thessing
Treasurer
Elisha Whitten
Secretary
Shauna Allison
Board Officer
Jill McCracken
Board Officer
Pastor Kennedy Otieno Audi
Pastor Ken grew up in Nakuru, Kenya and has an infectious love for his community. His smile is so genuine, when you ride down the street in his car everyone is wanting to connect with him to just say Jambo (what’s up). He is a Pastor, husband, father, and community leader.