Kenya

In Laikipia County, Kenya we partner with Pastor Isaac & Esther Wairangu who lead Love In Action Missions: Kenya, which seeks to transform a struggling settlement for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) into a thriving community. During a 40 day fast, Isaac felt God's call to quit his stable job as an orphanage director and serve the refugees full-time. What began as humble ministry going door-to-door preaching the gospel has flourished into community-wide transformation by the grace of God.

Located in semi-arid Central Kenya, the IDP settlement known as “Shalom Camp” is home to 4,000 families who survived ethnic cleansing attempts in 2008. Many had lost loved ones through brutal killings or starvation and disease. These survivors struggle to make ends meet in the harsh desert conditions where water, shelter and food are not easily accessible.

Solutions pioneered in agriculture and education are slowly transforming Shalom camp into a viable place to live. Water collection systems provide crucial irrigation; and families taught to cultivate 'sack gardens' from scratch have been able to harvest their own food. In addition, we are building schools and supporting teachers, so that young refugee children have the opportunity to attend school. Youth are sponsored to attend high school and local universities through educational scholarships.

Pre-Schools

LIAM built/ renovated 9 pre-schools and provides ongoing support via classroom supplies and sanitation equipment. Eight pre-school teachers also receive monthly stipends.
Primary & Secondary Education

LIAM provides scholarships to support 200 primary & secondary students whose families cannot afford school fees.
University Scholarships

LIAM’s target families typically earn under $2.50 per day, making it impossible to attend institutions of higher learning. LIAM supports 8 students on full scholarships and has provided 7 laptops.
Solar Power

LIAM has installed over 100 home solar power kits, which enables children to study in the evening and saves the family money on petrol-fueled lamps.
Food Support

LIAM has established a feeding ministry which identifies those in crucial need of food support: we currently support 800 vulnerable families.
Housing

LIAM has built over 400 homes for displaced families: these houses include a 2,500L water tank, rainwater collection system, and outside toilet.
Sleep Better Program

Prioritizing the elderly and most vulnerable families, LIAM is working to provide items necessary for improved nights: sturdy bed frames, mattresses, and durable blankets. Over 100 bed sets have been distributed.
Agriculture

LIAM provides training in subsistence farming strategies such as "sack gardens" (using rice sacks to control soil composition and maintain moisture). In addition, 55 farmers were assisted via tractor rental and 150 farming tools have been distributed.
Tree Planting

700,000 trees planted and a 4 acre tree nursery established to provide fire wood and serve as a community income-generator.