During the summer, over 35 Oklahomans will make the 8,000-mile journey to Kenya. Six teams will stay at Maisha for various periods of time, ranging from two weeks to two months, serving the community and making a difference in the lives of children and widows.   Although each indivudual team will help with different areas, […]Read more

A room filled with approximately 175 people sat with teary eyes as Linda and Stephen, sponsored children from Maisha, told their stories and the difference sponsorship has made in their lives at the second annual Sponsorship Appreciation Luncheon on Saturday, May 2 at the Oklahoma History Center   Linda and Stephen were once children who […]Read more

In 2014 Nyalenda resident Elizabeth was too weak to sit up in bed.  With the help of volunteers, she worked her way into a wheelchair and then graduated to crutches. A year later, she can walk without assistance and sells charcoal in the area as a source of income.   Many people in Nyalenda, the […]Read more

The Light the Future Choir will be performing this weekend from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 12 in Kenya at the Nairobi Pentecostal Church.   The 18 choir members will sing and share their life changing stories with the congregation. In Oct. and Nov. 2014, the group traveled to the annual Light the […]Read more

Here’s a look into what’s going on in the Maisha office this week!   Annah, our founder Beatrice Williamson’s younger sister, is officially on her way back to Kenya. After living in Oklahoma for a few months, she is going back home for a brief period of time before continuing her medical care in the […]Read more

MAISHA ACADEMY Maisha Academy provides quality education with a Christ centered emphasis. We recognize the importance of early childhood education to engage lifetime learners and the value of mentoring in the life of the orphans and vulnerable children we serve.   In May of 2012, we launched Maisha Academy with the first four grade levels […]Read more

DORMITORIES Dormitories at Maisha Academy – Building a Refuge The vision of Maisha Academy is to provide quality education and train well-adjusted children to live and prosper in their environment. Children at Maisha are matched with sponsors who invest in their education, allowing them to attend and concentrate fully on school. As a result, the […]Read more

Over Spring Break, five people traveled to Maisha from March 12 through March 20 and were able to accomplish everything they had hoped.   While at Maisha, they visited the slums and were able to lead two very ill, bedridden people to Christ. In addition to visiting the slums, the team also spent time at Maisha […]Read more

While the majority of Oklahomans will be enjoying their Spring Break, five people will be traveling to Maisha from March 12 through March 20. Although the trip is shorter than normal, Alecia Shannon, one of the team leaders, said they will be packing in as much as possible.   The team will spend a day […]Read more

When Maisha first began operating in the village, most children could not speak English. This was a problem, because Kenyan standardized tests are only offered in English. As a result, the few who were privileged to be in school rarely passed high school entrance exams. The Legacy of Hope Project started with only a few […]Read more