International

KENYA

Wilson and Alice Kariuki 

Moved from their home in Central Kenya to live in a nomadic desert region of North Western Kenya to reach out to the Turkana tribe, Kenya’s Forgotten People. Their home is a place named Kakuma which houses a refugee camp and is surrounded by the Turkana people. From there, they have labored to plant churches, train leaders, and raise many disciples, gaining much respect and love from the people there. Wilson and Alice have three children: Fortress, Ansel and Prince.

Mwangi and Pauline Muchiri

Are based in Kitale and give leadership to numerous projects and efforts in their home city, and throughout the country. Among these are the Fireplace (their youth church), the EstherHome (a safe haven and discipling program for young single mothers in dangerous situations), the Bidi Children’s home, Upright Children's home, various evangelistic efforts, and more. Mwangi and Pauline have two children: Joy and Asaph.

Children’s Feeding Program

Through Via Church’s regular monthly donation, under pastor Wilson’s oversight, over 400 children in the Turkana desert region receive a meal every day, distributed through a local school. Because food is in such short supply, and government subsidies are often unreliable, this has effectively resulted in hundreds of children attending school who otherwise wouldn’t have. The last few years in Kenya have regularly seen harsh drought conditions; so this food has been a tremendous blessing for all of the families involved.

Esther Home

Is a project with a passion for young moms to come and learn about their value in Christ. The young mothers learn from other mothers, all the while giving their children a safe place to call home. Mwangi and Pauline work together on this project and have seen many moms come to know Christ as their Saviour. For more info visit their Facebook page.