Today, we would like to introduce you to Karen. An orphan, Karen and her sister Joy are student leaders at WADADA. We are thrilled to celebrate Karen as she graduates with top marks from Form Four—the final year of secondary school in Kenya, equivalent to a U.S. high school senior year. Karen’s journey is a […]
As we shared earlier this month, we are celebrating our incredible students' graduation! One way we are doing this is by sharing personal testimonies — videos that offer a firsthand glimpse into the journeys our students have walked and their hopes for the future. Regan is a graduate of WADADA Children’s House. In this video, […]
This year, we are celebrating a significant milestone: 15 of our students have graduated, earning some of the highest scores WADADA students have ever achieved. For these young people, this moment represents years of perseverance, growth, and determination: a journey that has not always been easy. All of these graduates faced serious challenges early in […]
Today, we thank God for a milestone that fills our hearts with joy. Grace, the very first girl Rev. Nelly rescued in 2009, has graduated with a diploma in hospitality management. Grace’s journey has never been easy. At just nine years old, she had been given away twice for child marriage. Over the years, we […]
You may have noticed fewer posts lately. Life, logistics and ministry demands have kept us busy, and sometimes the work simply takes priority over sharing it. But please know this: your support has been changing lives every single day, even during the quiet seasons. WADADA Children’s House has continued serving, encouraging and shaping young futures. […]
In the U.S., “Back to School” season is a time of excitement. Families are busy buying new shoes, backpacks, and supplies. But for the children we serve in Kenya, “Back to School” looks very different. Rising school fees are making it harder than ever for vulnerable children to receive an education. Without help, many at-risk […]
What a beautiful sight to behold—our Children’s Rally in Naggagatak has been an incredible success. Though full updates are still making their way back to us, we’re excited to share some photos and videos from the event. We welcomed more children than we ever imagined—so many that the team had to search for extra mattresses […]
A message from Hope for the Hopeless' President: Ken Yockey We want to take a moment to share a powerful testimony of faith from the last month—a glimpse into how the Lord continues to lead, provide, and move through Hope for the Hopeless in both quiet and miraculous ways. As many of you know, Rev. […]
At WADADA Children’s House, every story is one of resilience, hope and transformation. While each child we welcome carries the weight of past trauma, each also carries the potential for healing and a new beginning. Recently, Reverend Nelly and WADADA Student Leader Hannah—took a significant step forward in this mission by completing an Advanced Trauma […]
As we step into a new year, we are filled with hope and determination to continue changing lives. We are excited to share that four new children have joined our WADADA family. Happiness and Her Siblings Happiness has been part of the WADADA family for some time now. However, after losing her mother to a […]
