SPONSORED Birth Date: April 9th, 2008

Jeff is the last born in a family of two, his elder sister is called Sheryl Achieng, he was never lucky to see his father who died when Jeff was a little boy of 1yr old. Sheryl told us that the family of their father did not want their mother, after some period their uncles sent them and their mother away. They left home and came to the streets. They found one old abandoned house in the street where they took shelter, but after a while,the mother got very sick, they had no money to treat her and that’s when Jeff and his sister went to the streets to beg for food and money. Life became so harsh on them when their sick mother disappeared and abandoned them on the streets. Up to date they still don’t know the whereabouts of their mother. One day as they were begging as usual they came across a woman called Neriah, a member of our Church who was running a small hotel in town. Neriah gave them food, showed them love, and told them to become every day whenever they need food. With time they became so used to Nereah but she could not live with them because she was also a widow with over six children. She came and told us about Jeff and Sheryl and that’s how we got them to still hope Centre. Jeff likes playing soccer, dancing, and singing too. He wants to be an engineer when he grows of age while Sheryl’s desired carrier is to be a nurse.

SPONSORED Birth Date: August 12th, 2008

Velma is the first born in a family of two. She is 16 yrs old in grade 6. She has a younger sister called Esther Ann. She has been raised by a single mother (BentaAdhiambo) who is living in abject poverty and jobless too. Her Father disappeared and abandoned them in the slams of Kisumu when she was 2 years. She actually can’t remember the face of her father. Our assessment revealed that Velma being a girl living in the slums characterized with early pregnancy, school drop outs, and poor healthcare was exposed to a lot of risks that would hinder her growth, education and personality. Her dream is to become a nurse one day. She likes singing, dancing and reading. Your monthly support will ensure that Velma gets good education, food and shelter. Above all she gets the opportunity to build her personality and to grow up in the knowledge and fear of God.

SPONSORED Birth Date: November 16th, 2008

Trever is the first born in a family of three. His father passed on in 2015 after a long sickness. Since then he has ben under the care of his mother Lilian who is very poor and unable to provide for her family. Trever is a very bright boy who always tops his class in his previous school. He was referred to Still Hope by one of the senior pastors of Divine Church. Given an opportunity he can do much better. He loves playing soccer, singing and dancing. He is trusting God to get a sponsor who would support his education and other basic needs .

SPONSORED Birth Date: May 14th, 2009

Winslet was born out of wedlock in 2009 when her mother dropped out of school due to early pregnancy. Her mother later became very sick which ended in a total mental incapacitation. She has been living under the care of the elderly grandmother who is a widow and also HIV positive. Currently Winslet is unable to go to school well since the condition of her grandmother has been worse day by day. She come from a very humble Christian background and she was referred to Still Hope the local government officer known as the chief. Winslet’s dream is to become a doctor one day. She likes singing and playing soccer.

SPONSORED Birth Date: May 20th, 2009

Vanily is a partial orphan who is living under the care of her sick mother Judith Achieng. Her mother has been bed ridden for the past two years. She can neither walk nor work to provided for her family. Vanily’s father passed on in 2011 when she was only two years old. Currently being the only child, she is the one playing the role of the mother and father to provide for her sick mother. She has been missing classes in several occasions at school due to lack of money to pay for her exams. This is according to her teacher. She was referred to Still Hope by the local government official known as the chief. She likes singing and playing soccer too. Her prayer is to get someone who will lead her to her destiny.

SPONSORED Birth Date: September 17th, 2009

Maxwel is a pupil at Aramo Primary school in grade four. He was born out of wedlock then later abandoned by his mother who dropped out of school in grade 8 when she conceived a baby. In 2016 his mother was found died in the streets of Kisumu. His father was never known. Since then he has been under the guardianship and care of his old grandmother who is very sick. He is trusting God for an opportunity to be supported in his education and his basic needs. He was referred to Still Hope by the local government official known as the chief. He polite and well-disciplined boy. He also loves playing soccer.

SPONSORED Birth Date: January 18th, 2010

SPONSORED Birth Date: August 14th, 2010

Miriam was born outside wedlock. She was defiled by her stepfather at the age of 12. The children's department rescued her and brought her to Still Hope Orphanage. She is determined to go back to school against all odds. Her stepfather was convicted and is now serving 25-year jail term. Her poor mother was chased from that home, and no one knows her whereabouts to date .

SPONSORED Birth Date: October 10th, 2011

Whitney Achieng is an 13 year old girl from Masat sub-location in Ugenya. She has three siblings i.e. Bovine, Bazil and Bravian. She was defiled by her own father who was a drug addict. The matter was immediately reported at a police station and the father was arrested. Later he was convicted and jailed for 25 years. Her mother is jobless and they have just been surviving from aid from the Church. She is also disabled on her left side. She was attacked by polio when she was still young which lead to disability after suffering a stroke on her right side. Most of the time she was ridiculed at school and where they stay because of her condition. She was referred to Still by the Children’s department which handled her case in court. Whitney is a jovial young girl with an ever-smiling face. She is hoping to get a sponsor to support her to her destiny.

SPONSORED Birth Date: November 12th, 2011

Wendy is not a total orphan but she is in desperate need for help. Both her parents are a live but mentally challenged. They are not able to care for Wendy as parents considering the fact that they just wonder in the village and local streets asking for food. One day her mother brought her to Still Hope Orphanage and dumped her there. We did a follow up to their home only to find an empty house with nothing except stones which were scattered all over the floor. We had no option but to keep her at the orphanage. Currently she’s going to school with other kids at Migwa primary School at grade two and she resides at the orphanage. Her dream is to become a school teacher one day. She likes dancing and singing. Support Wendy today and keep that smile forever!