The Hope Foundation of Kenya

Felix’s Story

I joined Hope Foundation when I was only 4 years old at Manna GoodNews Academy here in Kenya. At that age, I did not understand what sponsorship meant. I did not understand sacrifice. I did not understand destiny. But someone somewhere chose to believe in a little boy.

Through Hope Foundation, I received a sponsor who paid my school fees faithfully from the time I was a child until I completed my primary education. I was given a school uniform, food, and an opportunity. What may have looked small to others meant everything to me.

After primary school, I joined Valerye McMillan High School, still under Hope Foundation. Once again, I was fully sponsored until I completed my high school education. There was consistency. There was care. There was love. But the Hope Foundation did not only educate my mind—they transformed my life.

It is through the Hope Foundation that I came to truly know Jesus Christ. I gave my life to Christ and was baptized at Injili Baptist Church. And the blessing did not stop with me — my mother and my sister also gave their lives to Christ and were baptized. The Hope Foundation did not just change one life… It changed my entire family.

When I was in Grade 5, after giving my life to Christ, I discovered my passion for music. I began piano training. What started as a simple interest became a calling. Two years later, I joined the Injili Baptist church worship team as a pianist.

Today, it has been almost seven years serving faithfully as the church’s pianist. Every time I sit at the piano, I remember — this is possible because someone invested in me. Because the Hope Foundation believed in me. Because God used them to shape my destiny.

The Hope Foundation of Kenya did not just pay my school fees. They built my faith. They strengthened my family. They discovered my gift. They helped me find my purpose. 

Today, I am not just educated. I am saved, serving, and growing. And I will forever be grateful.

Thank you, Hope Foundation, for being the hands and feet of Jesus in my life.

— Felix Omondi, Sponsored Child

Dr. Lisa Kirkpatrick

My mission experience in Africa was truly life-changing. After years of sponsoring children through the Hope Foundation, I was finally able to meet them face to face—an encounter that deeply moved my heart. 

Seeing the joy on their faces and witnessing firsthand how the Foundation’s support was transforming their lives gave new meaning to my commitment and faith. It was no longer just a monthly donation; it was a relationship, a shared hope, and a tangible reminder of God’s faithfulness. 

We also partnered with local churches to establish medical clinics, where I was able to serve using my medical background. In those moments—treating patients, offering comfort, and praying with families—I felt I was not only caring for physical needs but also reflecting the love of Jesus in a deeply personal and powerful way.

—Dr. Lisa Kirkpatrick, Sponsor and Medical Missions Volunteer

Susan’s Story

About six years ago at church, we sponsored a sweet little boy from Mombasa, Kenya. There were cards on a table with photos of children and information about their families. You could choose a child to sponsor each month so they could go to school, have food, and receive so much more support. At the time, I knew we were doing something good, but I didn’t understand the full impact until two years ago when I was blessed to travel to Mombasa on a mission trip with my church.

From day one, that place and those precious kids captured my heart. I had the chance to meet our little guy in person, and now I can’t imagine not being part of this mission or his life. Seeing everything firsthand showed me how much our support — and the support of everyone who sponsors a child — is truly changing their futures. You can see the hope and opportunity ahead of them because of the kindness of people across the world and the incredible individuals serving there every day.

I can’t express enough how much I wish everyone I know could experience something like this. It is truly life-changing. Honestly, I feel like they have blessed my life more than I ever could have imagined.

— Susan Perkins, Sponsor

Mickey Kalama

Dear Esteemed Sponsors of the Hope Foundation,

I am overwhelmed with a profound sense of gratitude and appreciation for your unwavering support and generosity towards the mission of the Hope Foundation. Your commitment to making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate has not only transformed individual lives but has also inspired hope and sparked positive change in entire communities.

Your invaluable contributions have been the driving force behind the countless success stories that have emerged from the Hope Foundation’s initiatives. Through your selfless acts of kindness, you have provided vital resources, opportunities, and support to individuals who have faced adversity and hardship, empowering them to overcome challenges and realize their full potential.

The impact of your generosity extends far beyond the tangible assistance you provide. It serves as a beacon of hope, illuminating the path towards a brighter future for those who have experienced despair and uncertainty. Your compassion and dedication have instilled a sense of optimism and resilience in the hearts of countless individuals, reminding them that they are not alone in their journey.

As a beneficiary of the Hope Foundation’s programs, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of your support. Your belief in the inherent worth and dignity of every individual has restored hope where it was once lost and has inspired individuals to dream big and strive for a better tomorrow.

I am pleased to share that, thanks to your unwavering support, I have successfully completed my university education and am eagerly awaiting graduation. This achievement would not have been possible without your steadfast commitment to creating opportunities for education and empowerment.

On behalf of all those whose lives you have touched and transformed, I extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Your generosity has not only made a difference in the lives of individuals but has also created a ripple effect of positive change that will continue to resonate for generations to come.

May you be blessed abundantly for your kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the mission of the Hope Foundation. Your generosity serves as a shining example of the difference that can be made when individuals come together with a shared purpose and vision.

With heartfelt appreciation and warm regards,

Mickey Kalama, Sponsored Child