How We Work

We empower local churches to serve the poor and vulnerable, creating sustainable transformation in their communities.

Wholistic Sustainable Development

In 1998, the Lord granted clear vision to our founder Dr. Florence Muindi on how we enter communities. We begin by partnering with the established local church. We then train and equip local pastors and leaders. After three years, we phase out to allow the community as a whole to take complete ownership of their transformation.

Impactful development—the kind that sustainably meets the physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs of a community—requires integrated solutions that address the root causes and unique circumstances in each community.

The Local Church

All of our transformational development initiatives originate from the established local church in the communities we serve. We partner with local churches because we believe Christ has ordained his people to carry out the purpose of God.
The church is familiar with the problems of the community and can bring sustainable solutions to meet their needs. We know that long after our work is complete within a community, the local church remains to continue the work.

Our Programs

Our model builds on the spiritual truth that the gospel brings about changes in the spiritual, social, and material dimensions of a community to wholistically improve the human condition. We utilize an integrated approach to cultivate community ownership of the transformations that take place. Local ownership and responsibility is necessary for the sustainable transformation of a community.

Below are some examples of how, with the local church’s help, we seek to wholistically meet the needs of the community.

Economic Empowerment

Earning capacity and savings are the basis for alleviating poverty. When someone can provide for their family, dignity and self-worth are renewed.

  • Micro-enterprise training
  • Micro-loans
  • Community savings group
  • Agricultural development

Social Engagement

Addressing social injustice is essential for change. We equip community leaders to promote justice and restoration in their communities.

  • Community support projects
  • Orphan & vulnerable children care
  • Community member reconciliations

Education

Education is the foundation for development. All development initiatives include community-wide seminars and targeted educational interventions.

  • Financial support for educational resources
  • Community-wide trainings
  • Early childhood development programs

Community Health

Health is the basis for life. Disease prevention and health education are necessary to holistically restore community health.

  • Primary health care services
  • Health and hygiene education
  • HIV/AIDs testing and counseling
  • Community-wide famine relief resources

Steps to Sustainable Development

1. ENTRY

We enter a community with the Lord’s guidance, then gather local pastors and community leaders to cast vision for their community.

2. ESTABLISHMENT

We initiate sustainable programs in the community by training locals in the methods of our wholistic development model.

3. EXPANSION

We strengthen existing programs as the impact of the work expands to surrounding communities.

4. EXIT

After three years, we begin to phase out of the community so that the local church and community leaders take full ownership of the work.