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Next Week!

Next week. It’s YOUR time to give. From November 1-5th you can SPEND a week hearing from our partners, as we share their stories on social media and enews. Then do your part and GIVE to continue the work that is happening in Kenya, Guatemala, and in Haiti. Be part of helping our partners with…

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We Need You Now More Than Ever

The Need to Keep Serving Remains We need you now more than ever. The need to keep standing with our partners remains. Even more lives after covid live in the reality of extreme poverty. This is our appeal, don’t stop. We need to continue to stand shoulder to shoulder for the sake of precious children…

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Geoffrey’s life is changed

Geoffrey was born into extreme poverty, but because of the Furaha Community Foundation he was able to successfully graduate in 2018 as the school president without any fear that his schooling would be interrupted. He is now making a difference in his community. Geoffrey has entered into a career that enables him to break free…

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Listen to Jacob’s story…

Jacob faces the fear of arrest, hunger, and lack of basic necessities to live and provide for his family. This reality for him is no stranger to 1.9 billion people in the world who face these same fears as a result of extreme poverty. Yet, there is hope in his eyes when he speaks of…

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It’s not time to rest

Rest or complacency should not be in sight when people all over our world do not have food or basic necessities to survive. 1.9 billion people live in extreme poverty. Behind this startling statistic are people, people who work tirelessly to provide food for themselves and their children. Let’s stand along side the poor, let’s…

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What’s happening in Huruma?

We will hit the road again soon to be with our friends in Kenya. Who’s ready? We sure are! Our partners continue to do the work to empower children out of extreme poverty every single day! Furaha’s dedication to provide the most excellent education to students has never stopped despite all of the obstacles of…

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Graduates have the mic

Listen to Furaha Graduates Share their story. Joan, Mitchell, and Millicent have graduated from Furaha High School. Listen below as they share their story of thanks and their plan to give back to their community, in the effort to empower children out of extreme poverty.

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The Final Exams

This week, Furaha Form Four students will take their final exam to finish their high school career. Each student will take multiple exams over the course of the next few weeks! We stand by each student in prayer! Take a moment to hear from the students and principal by clicking below!

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Exam Time is Here!

The Students Are Ready. Take a few minutes to hear from Patrick from the Furaha Community Foundation give the latest update on Furaha! The students of Furaha’s grade 8 class will be taking their final exams in one week’s time. This exam is the pinnacle of the last many years’ work. Despite all the set…

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Meet Lydia, the Furaha School Nurse

We’d like to introduce you to the Furaha School Nurse, Lydia. Lydia provides regular health screenings, treats injuries, supports students with chronic health conditions, and re-enforces the need for proper hygiene and nutrition so the students of Furaha can stay healthy. Lydia’s role is a great blessing to the students of Furaha as each staff…

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