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Lives Changed

Real stories of children and families transformed through education, care, and community support.

Purity Kathomi's Story

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Purity Kathomi's Story

Watch Purity share her own story — how Educate the Orphans gave her access to education and transformed her life in Tharaka, Kenya.

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Mutrii Mwari: Life Changed

Featured Story

Mutrii Mwari: Life Changed

Hear Mutrii Mwari explain how as a poor child he couldn't get an education, and how through ETO's support he got educated and is now an accountant.

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Alex: How ETO Changed My Life

Alumni Story

Alex: How ETO Changed My Life

Alex shares his story with our ETO Team, telling them how he became born again, and how he now works as a Highway Safety Inspector.

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Livingstone Njeru: From Sponsored Child to Director

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Livingstone Njeru: From Sponsored Child to Director

Livingstone started as a sponsored child and rose through Educate the Orphans' programmes to become our Kenya Director.

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Makena N Gilugu: Now an Accountant

Professional Achievement

Makena N Gilugu: Now an Accountant

Sponsored through ETO, Makena went on to become an Accountant with a Kenyan bank — a wonderful example of education changing a life.

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Muthuuri Kabea: From Loss to Healing Professions

Overcoming Adversity

Muthuuri Kabea: From Loss to Healing Professions

Muthuuri has 6 brothers and 1 sister. His father died after falling from a tree collecting honey. Despite losing his father at a young age, Muthuuri persevered through Educate the Orphans' support. He was sponsored by T. Kelly and received his education at Karani school. Muthuuri currently works as a radiographer at Chogoria Hospital.

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Mukembi Karegi: Rising in Banking

Financial Security

Mukembi Karegi: Rising in Banking

With W. Taylor's sponsorship, Mukembi gained the education necessary to pursue a career in finance. He now works as a banker with one of Kenya's national banks in Nairobi.

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Sponsored Children Becoming Spiritual Leaders

Community Leaders

Sponsored Children Becoming Spiritual Leaders

Many former Educate the Orphans students have answered the call to ministry. They now serve as pastors, church leaders, and spiritual counselors, bringing hope and faith to their communities.

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Living Proof: A Sponsor Meets Her Impact

Sponsor Impact

Living Proof: A Sponsor Meets Her Impact

When sponsors visit Kenya, they witness firsthand the transformation their investment makes. Former sponsored children, now professionals, warmly greet their sponsors—a profound moment showing education's lasting legacy.

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Featured Story

Purity Kathomi's Story

Watch Purity share her own story — how Educate the Orphans gave her access to education and transformed her life in Tharaka, Kenya.

"Education changed everything for me."

Featured Story

Mutrii Mwari: Life Changed

Hear Mutrii Mwari explain how as a poor child he couldn't get an education, and how through ETO's support he got educated and is now an accountant.

"Education lifted me out of poverty and gave me a future I never imagined."

Alumni Story

Alex: How ETO Changed My Life

Alex shares his story with our ETO Team, telling them how he became born again, and how he now works as a Highway Safety Inspector.

"ETO didn't just give me an education — it gave me a whole new life."

Featured Story

Livingstone Njeru: From Sponsored Child to Director

Livingstone Njeru: From Sponsored Child to Director as a child

Livingstone working with ETO children

Livingstone Njeru: From Sponsored Child to Director today

Livingstone today — Kenya Director

Livingstone started as a sponsored child and rose through Educate the Orphans' programmes to become our Kenya Director. His journey showcases how education and community support create leaders who give back.

"Education opened doors I never thought possible."

Professional Achievement

Makena N Gilugu: Now an Accountant

Makena N Gilugu: Now an Accountant as a child

Makena when she first came to ETO

Makena N Gilugu: Now an Accountant today

Makena today

The photo above shows Makena when she first came to ETO as a young girl. Through the support of ETO, she was sponsored and received an education that would go on to transform her life.

Makena now works as an Accountant with a Kenyan bank — a wonderful testament to what education can achieve. A heartfelt thank you to her sponsors, A+P McKenna from Ireland, whose generosity truly changed her life.

"My sponsor changed my life forever."

Overcoming Adversity

Muthuuri Kabea: From Loss to Healing Professions

Muthuuri Kabea: From Loss to Healing Professions as a child

Muthuuri aged 7

Muthuuri Kabea: From Loss to Healing Professions today

Muthuuri today — working as a radiographer

Muthuuri has 6 brothers and 1 sister. His father died after falling from a tree collecting honey. Despite losing his father at a young age, Muthuuri persevered through Educate the Orphans' support. He was sponsored by T. Kelly and received his education at Karani school.

Muthuuri currently works as a radiographer at Chogoria Hospital.

"I'm now able to help others through my medical profession."

Financial Security

Mukembi Karegi: Rising in Banking

Mukembi Karegi: Rising in Banking as a child

Mukembi as a child

Mukembi Karegi: Rising in Banking today

Mukembi today — working in banking

With W. Taylor's sponsorship, Mukembi gained the education necessary to pursue a career in finance. He now works as a banker with one of Kenya's national banks in Nairobi.

"Thank you to W. Taylor for sponsoring me and helping to change my life."

Sponsored Children Becoming Spiritual Leaders

Community Leaders

Sponsored Children Becoming Spiritual Leaders

Many former Educate the Orphans students have answered the call to ministry. They now serve as pastors, church leaders, and spiritual counselors, bringing hope and faith to their communities.

"Education gave me the tools to serve my faith and community."

Living Proof: A Sponsor Meets Her Impact

Sponsor Impact

Living Proof: A Sponsor Meets Her Impact

When sponsors visit Kenya, they witness firsthand the transformation their investment makes. Former sponsored children, now professionals, warmly greet their sponsors—a profound moment showing education's lasting legacy.

"This is truly a miracle, all thanks to our sponsors."

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Children with changed futures

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60,000+

People accessing clean water

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