Praying for Kamp Tumaini 2017

Crossing the channel near Mivumoni, Kenya

Earlier in February, we traveled back to Kwale for a few days of preparation with local leaders of this summer's Kamp Tumaini. The Guardians of Hope group and village high school are very excited to be hosting the youth volunteers from Spring Forth. The team of seventeen will be joining us from Atlantic Canada in July.

Two girls on their way to class at the Mivumoni Secondary School

The 2017 Kamp Tumaini is being built on the theme STRONGER TOGETHER, as the youth are challenged to build an inclusive and caring community that over comes the social stigma and marginalization of people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS. 

A part of the program will also be presentations and small group discussions that will focus on HIV awareness and prevention. We are thrilled to be partnering with the county hospital's public health team. 

The boys having some fun in chemistry

Erica meeting with the deputy principle, local ABC pastor and GOH leader

Plans for the camps continue to progress. We are excited to have this summer's camp embedded with an entire school with rallies, games and small groups that will involve all of the high school teachers and students. 

A sharp-eyed hornbill, keeping watch over the school

Please join us in praying for the Spring Forth youth team as they preapare for camp and as they work together to raise funds for their short term mission in Kenya. This will be the first opportunity for most of the team to travel to Africa. We are especially remembering the team leaders Adrian, Renee and Catherine as they encourage and support this great group of students.