Sounds of celebration echoed through the village of Kano on Christmas Day. Over 1,000 people gathered at the Maisha compound to eat, drink Fanta and be merry.   Much like Christmas in America, the preparation began the night before on Christmas Eve with the slaughtering of the cow and chickens and cutting basketfuls of vegetables. […]Read more

The Light the Future Choir spent 47 days in Oklahoma. During their stay, they gave 53 performances, sang over 500 songs, traveled 2,500 miles within the state and consumed around 3,000 pieces of chicken.   The 19 children from Maisha made the 8,000 mile journey from Kenya to Oklahoma in late Oct. with the hopes […]Read more

Around 34 million people are currently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and over 35 million have died of HIV/AIDS. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, World Aids Day, we bring awareness to this issue.   Beatrice was once bedridden, living with untreated HIV/AIDS in her one bedroom mud house. Now, Beatrice is able to walk and volunteers with Maisha’s […]Read more

Shortly after the Light the Future Choir landed in Oklahoma City on Oct. 27, they erupted into song and dance at the airport. The 19 children from Maisha have not stopped dancing since.   The Light the Future Choir has been in Oklahoma for less than a month, but has already performed at many places […]Read more

During the month of Sept., The Maisha Project held a design contest for our Limited Edition Fall 2015 T-shirt. We received many great designs, but unfortunately, we could only pick one. We are excited to announce the winner of the T-shirt Design Contest! Congratulations to Jesse Owen, the Limited Edition Fall 2015 T-shirt designer! Thank […]Read more

Light the Future 2015 is less than one month away! The countdown clock is ticking and getting closer to the night filled with performances, auctions and food. The 18 children from Maisha will soon be on their way to Oklahoma to perform at the gala. Registration is open, now is the time to reserve your space! […]Read more

Pull out your phones, find your calendar app and click the “New Event” button! Light the Future Choir is returning to Oklahoma! They just received their visas and will begin their trip from Kenya to Oklahoma at the end of October.   The choir returns to Oklahoma, accompanied by Kenya Program Director Joshu Ouko, to […]Read more

Do you love Maisha? Do you wear t-shirts? Are you creative? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, you are qualified to participate in the Maisha T-shirt Design Contest!   Maisha is looking for designs for the Limited Edition Fall 2015 T-shirt and we want you to be involved in the design process. […]Read more

On Friday, July 31, an opening ceremony was held for the new Maisha Academy. Beatrice Williamson, the Maisha founder, held a pair of scissors and cut the bright orange ribbon in two.   Maisha Academy students, teachers and current Head Teacher Jerry Ogollo erupted into cheers as they stood in front of the brand new […]Read more

The Maisha Project invites you, your family and friends to attend Light the Future 2015 at 5 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum located at 1700 NE 63rd St in Oklahoma City. Come join us in a night including a performance by the Light the Future choir, a fine […]Read more