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As the year 2018 began, the Bryce-Homes Kenya
ushered in the seventh year under this program. Ranging from durable
shelters to variety of foodstuff, long-lasting water tanks for harvesting
rain water to provision of multivitamins, these once needy families have
transformed into a haven of hope. The birth of this program came at a time
when their majority were at a brink of death because of uncurable diseases.
Their lives have since improved and have continued with life normally.
Particular widows (names withheld) who were infected with HIV/AIDS
miraculously got into this program while on their deathbeds. Today, as we
speak, it is not easy to tell any difference between them and healthy people
in the society.
Bryce Home Program, being concerned with the posterity and sustainability of the households, did not just concentrate on feeding the hungry but also reached out to school-going girls, especially in colleges. Through this, three girls namely; Lydia, Christine and Laura have consistently benefited since their First and part of Second Years of studies. They will begin their Third Years from May this year. If not the unwavering support these young women have received so far, some of them would have been engulfed by the spirit of hopelessness today.
Another aspect of this program that is key for its future sustainability is
the establishment of Small Business Opportunities (SBOs). This involves
young and healthy widows being introduced into Small and Micro Enterprises
that can enable them earn a living in the near future. So far, with the
guidance of the Bryce–Home Board in Kenya, some of the widows such as Finter
(BH# 13) and Lewnida (BH# 11) have successfully proved that the SBO idea is
workable. The two widows have, from the farming of potatoes and sale of
sisal fibres respectively, been able to save the proceeds and purchase cows.
These cows in turn produce milk which they sell on a daily basis.
As we all know that human life is incomplete without God, therefore we have emphasized spiritual nourishment for every Bryce-Home. At least each Bryce-Home has been attached to a Bible believing Church where they are taught the Sound Christian Doctrine. In the Churches, children are taught in the Sunday School ministry and are given the much needed attention.
In conclusion, the testimonies from the existing 37 Bryce-Homes are touching. This gives the befitting glory to the Lord God Almighty. We therefore encourage the readers of these reports to continue with the noble duty of serving such humble and lowly children of God. As the Board in charge of these lowly families in Kenya, we will always be there when duty calls to serve these children of God. Thank you all and may God bless all.
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