Huruma Stories

There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.
— John Holmes

Sara Ghali

Hope for Huruma board member and short term missionary, written after her first visit to Huruma Children's Home.

Hope for Huruma board member and short term missionary, written after her first visit to Huruma Children's Home.

It's unbelievable to me that I have been in Kenya for 17 days. As the end of my trip draws near I fight sadness. Instead, I'm trying to make the most of every minute of my remaining 4 days at Huruma Children's Home.

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Brad Karlberg

Hope for Huruma board member and short term missionary, written after his first visit to Huruma Children's Home.

Hope for Huruma board member and short term missionary, written after his first visit to Huruma Children's Home.

About 5 years ago I first was introduced to these children and  I fell in love with their smiling faces.  I decided to sponsor a girl who was close to my son’s age.

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Seren Maro

Hope for Huruma board member and short term missionary, written after her first visit to Huruma Children's Home.

Hope for Huruma short term missionary, written after her first visit to Huruma Children's Home.

After I came back from Huruma June, 2017, I spent many weeks shedding happy tears. I couldn't believe the overwhelming feeling I had in my heart for this orphanage after only eight days.

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Tara Quinn

Tara, child sponsor and short term missionary, with her sponsored daughter, Damaris.

Tara, child sponsor and short term missionary, with her sponsored daughter, Damaris.

About 5 years ago I first was introduced to these children and  I fell in love with their smiling faces.  I decided to sponsor a girl who was close to my son’s age.

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