Rebecca is a single mom of 6 children, living in Western Kenya in conditions of extreme poverty, struggling to survive. But there's hope! Help us build Rebecca's future and that of her children.
This project incorporates immediate relief and long-term, sustainable solutions, ensuring a bright future for Rebecca and her children!

Rebecca is a single mother of six children (five boys and one girl). Their names are Vincent, Kipchumba, Kiplagat, Vivian, Gilbert and Ezra. Rebecca lost her husband to HIV/AIDS several years ago. Before he passed away, he worked as a laborer in nearby Kabarnet town which allowed him to earn a wage to support his family. After he passed away, Rebecca has unsuccessfully turned to farming the land she lives on. Unfortunately, there is frequent drought and the crops she's planted have not grown well. Rebecca has tried to find jobs to support her children, but has struggled as she lives in a rural area where there is not much work. The result is that Rebecca and her children live in extreme poverty. Rebecca is unable to pay the required fees to send her children to school and the family often goes without food. They have survived by relying on the support of friends and neighbors, but still, Rebecca often goes several days without eating anything.

Education
To break the cycle of poverty, Rebecca wishes to send her children to school. We have partnered with the Wilson Kipsang Foundation (WKF) in supporting Rebecca and her children. In previous years, together we and the WKF have paid the school fees and purchased uniforms, books and shoes for all of the children, ensuring they will receive a proper education.

Sustainability
We strive to find solutions that incorporate sustainability. In this case, we helped Rebecca by setting her up with a small chicken farm. We purchased 100 chickens and built a coop along with providing the necessary items to set Rebecca up with a small scale chicken farm. She’s been able to sell mature chickens, sell eggs and continue to raise young chickens, allowing her to simultaneously earn an income and feed her family. This will ensure she and her children never again go a day without eating.

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Photos of Rebeca and her children

Rebecca

Two of Rebecca's sons

Rebecca's mother (in the red dress) with Rebecca and four of Rebecca's children

Their kitchen and dishes

Rebecca's boys sleep in this shelter, with walls made of mud and a grass thatch roof.

Rebecca and her children

Drought is a serious problem. These are the water canisters used to collect water from a stream several kilometers away.

Wilson Kipsang (Kenyan athlete) pictured with Vincent and Kipchumba in front of the house they sleep in.

The WKF team, the local school teacher, neighbors and Rebecca with her family

The local teacher describing how she has supported Rebecca's children by providing free education as much as possible. She also described the difficult burden of sending the children home when she was no longer able to provide free education.