Kenya 2024
By Audrey Ku
In August of 2024, my family and I had the privilege of going to Kenya with the Overlake Christian Church team for a second time, continuing our partnership with Agape Children’s Ministries. This trip was particularly special, as we were able to visit Nakuru’s new facility! We traveled to both Kitale and Nakuru, where we witnessed the growth of Agape’s reach in the community. The entire experience deepened my understanding of the work being done by Agape and highlighted the importance of what they are doing.
We first traveled to Kitale, where we spent time with the children at the campus. *They are working on either buying the land they currently are using for the Kitale location or hoping to find a suitable place soon, in the meantime please pray for this process* We heard stories about children who had been reached through Agape’s street outreach program and were now on campus or at home—stories that illustrated how critical both outreach and a safe campus environment are for kids transitioning off the streets. One of the highlights of our time in Kitale was seeing the joy and energy the children exhibited on campus. We spent 3 days playing with the kids, organizing Vacation Bible Study-based activities, and simply being present with them. It was a privilege to be welcomed into their lives, even briefly, and to see how they’re flourishing under the attentive care of the staff.
Our second stop was Nakuru, a place I had visited previously to their new campus. Before, Agape’s work in Nakuru was entirely street-based since they had no dedicated facility to house the children. Staff and volunteers would meet with street children in areas like the Central Business District, connecting with them in public spaces or the stadium area where they helped Loving Friends distribute lunches. This time, though, we were brought to Agape’s new Nakuru campus—a piece of land they now own and have begun transforming into a safe, central space for the children. Seeing the dedicated area marked for a new building, and hearing the plans for the girl’s dorm, classrooms, and counseling rooms, I felt encouraged for the impact these structures will have for the children that Agape serves in Nakuru.
