Heroes Day

Geoffrey graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine in 2023, but his journey with Ndoto began in 2013 when he was in 8th grade. After his father died when he was young, and his mother left him to go back to her ancestral home, Geoffrey and his siblings cared for themselves. With outstanding grades, Geoffrey studied at one of the best high schools in the region, and made it all the way to college. In Kenya, doctors undertake a six-year undergraduate program, and today Geoffrey is working at two hospitals in Kisumu.

Sponsorship has been the centerpiece of Ndoto since the beginning, as it’s the core of our mission to educate, disciple, and develop. Nearly 700 students have been sponsored in the last 15 years thanks to all of you.

Ndoto has been a blessing to him, Geoffrey says, and he wouldn’t have finished his education without the sacrifices that the sponsors made for him. He recounts the moments that Ndoto met his needs and knows now that the donations of the sponsors were not in vain. Today he is an active member in Ndoto’s alumni group and looks forward to helping others in need pursue to their dreams like he was able to.

Geoffrey is one of our heroes at Ndoto, and we’re raising money to join him as he gives back to the community that gave him a hand up.

Jane was a believer, but somewhere along the line stopped going to church when the challenges of life began to bring her down. She was invited to Ndoto Community Church in 2018 by a friend, and she says that there she found a welcoming congregation that didn’t judge her for her past, but challenged her to grow from her present. She found true connection and belonging with other believers at Ndoto, and testifies that her spiritual walk began to grow again.

Ndoto Community Church is a center for spiritual formation right in the middle of our campus, not just for our sponsored students and their families, but for the entire community. It’s a true community, worshipping passionately and then going out into the community to care for widows and orphans.

On top of the new life that Jane found, Ndoto began to sponsor one of her children, Griffin, to give her relief from the fee burden, and the church even gave her rent assistance when times as a hairdresser in a rural neighborhood were especially hard. Griffin is now in college, pursuing an IT degree, something his family wouldn’t have been able to afford for him.

Jane is one of our heroes at Ndoto, and she gives back to the community by serving as one of the church accountants and as an usher and greeter on Sunday mornings. We’re raising money to join her in investing in Ndoto Community Church and our other programs.

Tony started playing soccer in 2010 and quickly grew in skill until he was playing for local teams and becoming a recognizable force in the defensive midfield position. In 2021, he joined the Ndoto Sports Academy, playing on the competitive senior team in the sub-county league. His leadership helped the team progress to the county league this past season and win many games.

Through sports like soccer and boxing, young people develop essential skills and character, and in the slums, youth need activities to keep them busy and off the streets. Our athletes are mentored by coaches, teammates, and other members of our team, who provide regular devotions and Bible studies.

Tony says Ndoto FC is different than his previous teams. Not only does Ndoto take care of their needs, including uniforms, cleats, lunch, and transport, the players and coaches stand with each other. They share the weight of struggles and offer support when life gets overwhelming. Finding a family at Ndoto, Tony says he has rekindled a dream of playing professionally in Kenya and even Europe.

We started our sports ministry to give students a chance to dream. Even our little kids at our school talk about someday playing for Ndoto teams nationally. Tony is one of our heroes at Ndoto, and we’re raising money to join him and other athletes to build a sports program that both wins on the field and in the ring and offers a new family to hopeless youth.

Phebian was one of the pioneer students at Ndoto Academy when it opened in 2022. She was very young, and used to cry a lot while she was at school. Phebian struggled to cope with challenge and was reserved and isolated. With a caring touch not always seen from school teachers, Phebian learned how to express her emotions and how to play with others. Her teachers at Ndoto understood and supported her through her journey.

With our own private Christian school on our campus, we can provide an affordable yet high quality education. Small class size, top-notch teachers, character discipleship, a computer lab, nutritious food, and an amazing playground give our students an excellent education.

About to graduate from Kindergarten and move up to 1st Grade in January, Phebian’s teachers say she is one of the top performers in academic exercises. Phebian is one of our heroes at Ndoto, and she has a bright future because she has found a first-rate school. Through Ndoto, 80 students in five grades are learning and growing. We’re raising money to join our teachers in expanding Ndoto Academy and our other programs.