Thomas and Kemboi completed the "Way of Passage" (or male circumcision) - 3 Dec 2014

Kemboi in the red masaai blanket on the left and Thomas a little behind in the green blanket.

The boys, wrapped in their masaai blankets, look so colourful.

Every parent had the privilege to take about their sons ...

We did this programme through Citam Church, Nakuru and I must say, they did a very good job.

Parents were to cut cake for their boys.

Tradition in Kenya suggests that cake should be served to the "VIP" whether during a wedding, a graduation, etc.

After Kemboi was being served with cake, he now serves the rest of the family.

Each child also gave a speech to testify what the teachings and activities during that week had meant to them and to appreciate the parents for sending them.

F.l.t.r. is Teday, Timothy, Stefanus, Kemboi and Thomas.

It was lovely having some visitors with us to make the celebration even more special.



Here is one "proud mama" with her boys.

"Thank you bro Maritim for giving yourself to these boys ... May God richly bless you!"

First day of School in 2014

F.l.t.r. Is Kemboi, Martin, Joseph and Oscar
The boys had gone back to school on Tuesday (7/1) ... how handsome they've looked on their first day!
We thank God that Martin, Joseph and Oscar now have sponsors (although Oscar is only partially sponsored, still needing $19, 12GBP / R200 per month).
We are so grateful towards these precious friends
who are willing to sow into their lives.
(Updated 10 June 2014)

Please pray with us that Joseph and Kemboi
will also get sponsors soon!
Both of them are doing very well at school - I can guarantee you that it is seed sown into fertile soil.

With only $45 / 30GBP / R500 per month you can help one of these former street boys reach their potential ...
What a privilege ... what an honor to be able to help built and shape a child, especially those who are forgotten by society.

* THANK YOU *
We value your ongoing support towards YASHA Hope Centre.

Oscar (11) - 1 Year and 6 months rehabilitated from living on the streets, sniffing glue and being angry and bitter towards everybody around him

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Oscar NOW ... I look at him and all I want to do is weep of JOY. He is intelligent and gifted - a blessing to all!

May 2012 - The day we've rescued Oscar from the streets of Nakuru. He was so wild and so rough ... Oh, what God
had done in His life, no man could ever do!


Become part of Oscar's life by helping him
to learn, to eat, to grow ...
You can do this through either becoming a co-sponsor
by committing to a minimum monthly gift of
$15 / 10 GBP / R155
OR
become his sole sponsor by sending YASHA a monthly amount of $45 / 30GBP / R500.

It's worth it, I promise you!

Please help SUPPORT Joseph's and/or Martin's EDUCATION from as little as $15 a month

This picture was taken on the 31st of  May 2012 in Nakuru town, Kenya. They stared through my car window with huge  eyes - it was obvious that they've been sniffing glue as most boys who live on the street do. I've been passing tens of street boys on that specific day, but then something happened ... I SAW THEM! I saw their dreams, their hopes, their potential and suddenly I knew : All they needed was a chance ... an opportunity ... someone who'll believe in them. I took them home that day and what a blessing they'd become in the mean time.

Here they are now ... we still can't afford the best clothes or the most expensive foods, but what we can give them is loads of love. That - so far - prove to be quite effective ;-)

Joseph Lokapel

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Martin Etea

Martin and Joseph painting place mats. They now stay with us in our home where they're attending a local school. Although we got a huge discount on their school fees, it still takes a huge chunk from our budget.

Are you willing to help us educate Joseph and Martin?
Although $15 a month can't pay for everything, it can add up and TOGETHER we CAN DO it!