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Remembering Mama Mary

Written on June 17, 2022. Posted in Children, Stories, Women's Community.

Mama Mary (as she was affectionately called), was a widow and a pastor in the village of Makutano, Kenya. Recognizing how widows were mistreated and segregated, she began meeting with the women in her area. Soon, their children began coming with...

Sponsor Spotlight

Written on April 29, 2021. Posted in Sponsorship, Stories. No Comments on Sponsor Spotlight

Lydia’s Ladies, a group of women at Church at the Crossing, was one of our first sponsors. An orphan was brought to us who had no one to take care of her. We took her in, made the need known and the Lydia’s Ladies as a group became...

Farming Spotlight: Pigs!

Written on April 26, 2021. Posted in Farming, Stories, Village Project Africa. No Comments on Farming Spotlight: Pigs!

Pigs are very important to the economy of Makutano. Owning a pig can provide financial stability to a family but it is nearly impossible for a family be able to purchase one. We have a pig program where we give a young pig to a widow or family...

Staff Spotlight: Gibson

Written on February 12, 2021. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on Staff Spotlight: Gibson

Gibson has been an incredible addition to our Heritage Academy staff. As headmaster at the primary school and the high school, his leadership and work ethic have really had a positive impact on so many. Since he was young, Gibson always knew...