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The Mafumbini Church of the Nazarene in Kilifi Town, Kenya, is uniquely positioned to serve their community. Poverty rates are high, and many children do not have opportunities to gain an education. Church leaders felt called to help answer these challenging situations, and collaborated closely with church members who are professional educators. That is how the Kilifi School was born, seeking to serve specifically children who are orphaned or who have parents who are absent in some way.

Classes began in the church hall, and later they moved to semi-permanent mud rooms. Through the course of this project, generous financial partners have helped the school be able to construct 5 classrooms. As of late 2022, there were no doors or windows on the new classrooms, but studying in a permanent structure was a significant upgrade for the students and teachers!

The updated goals for this project are to complete a permanent roof (as of November 2022, the roof is a temporary one) and add windows and doors. In the future, the plan is to add a second floor since the school is growing rapidly.

God is using this this school to serve children and their families, creating a safe, supportive place for children to learn. Even families of other faiths are enrolling their children, allowing them to hear of God’s love for them!

Through the school, the church is working to empower the community both academically and spiritually. Thank you for your interest in supporting the bright futures of the children of Kalifi Town!