We are gearing up for three teams this summer! We are still accepting applications for all trips, for anyone who wishes to join. Beginning of June: Team led by Krista Cowan, our Missions Coordinator, for 2 weeks, anywhere between June 1 and 21. Service projects, among others, may include teaching drama, leading discipleship classes, and [...]
One of the many things that makes David's Hope International (DHI) unique is that we provide the opportunity for each of our supporters to go experience the work in Eburru first hand. DHI sends several short-term mission teams to Eburru every year to live in the community and serve the people. The typical trip duration [...]
Disease, starvation and despair ravage parts of Africa, but what if we prayed? Nine thousand feet above sea-level at one of the highest points along the Great Rift Valley, Almighty God is restoring the village of Eburru, Kenya. For hungry people, the victims of corruption, he is bringing life. In a few short years the [...]
Friday, September 14 2012 - David's Hope International (DHI) Executive Director, Scott Sweat, was awarded the Executive Director of the Year in the Global Community Award category by the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation. Scott received the award at the Invest in Others awards dinner Thursday evening in New York City. As a result, DHI will [...]
Please join us in praying for the work in Eburru and in praising God for the mighty ways in which He answers our prayers! Praises & Prayer Requests: Thankfulness for God's favor in the work of Camp Brethren Ministry. Praise for the continued financial support from donors to David's Hope. Praise for the great trip [...]
We have uploaded pictures of 1st grade students who need sponsorship. Please visit the sponsorship page to see children that are still looking to be sponsored. A $30 a month donation provides tuition to Camp Brethren Christian School, uniforms, two meals per day and more. Please consider sponsoring one of these children today.
We are looking for men and women who want to serve for two weeks in Eburru, Kenya this fall! David's Hope is in the process of forming a team to send to Kenya with the approximate dates of the trip being October 5th-2oth. If you are interested in learning more about the trip please [...]
Praise for: New child sponsors! Continued progress with construction projects around the Camp Brethren Christian School. For being able to provide immediate care for 19 children in the orphanage and the financial support that makes it possible. Prayer for: Safety over Pastor Steve, Mary, sons Lucas and Kenneth, Headmaster Jonathan, Pastor in training Richard, teachers, [...]
When the founder of David's Hope ministry partner Camp Brethren Ministries recently visited the US, he spoke at McLean Bible Church in Vienna, VA about his vision for a sustainable ministry in Eburru, Kenya. Here is a video of Pastor Steve Njenga talking about sustainability. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abvzHqPLTso
No, not the motown Philly R&B group from the 90's. This Boys to Men story is a little different. It has to do with circumcision. In rural areas of Kenya, male circumcision is often a right of passage into manhood and it is not uncommon for males between the ages of 14-18 to have the [...]