Tag Archives: Kenya

Praying for Turkana

During the True Spirit of Christmas Tour, we have seen how lives in Turkana, Kenya, are being changed through gifts like chickens and goats. While in Kenya, our team also had the chance to get to know John Okere, who helps oversee World Vision’s work there. John has worked for World Vision for six years because he believes in the positive impact of our work on communities. “We touch people’s lives directly, and we see transformation almost immediately.” John earned a degree in public health from Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya, and uses his knowledge to help families in the Turkana region. Today, he shares with us how we can be praying for the people of Turkana....
Read more 4 Comments

[Video] The ‘new’ sustainable gift

Yesterday, we introduced you to Mary, a woman who tragically lost everything in a flood. Goats from the World Vision Gift Catalog were a vital part of her regaining hope and stability in her life. Kris Allen, host of the 2012 True Spirit of Christmas Tour, had the chance to visit Mary’s village and farm. Watch and see what he learned about the life-changing impact these goats have had on Mary and her family....
Read more 5 Comments

Chickens: Small gift, big impact

Mary knows the True Spirit of Christmas personally — because she has experienced a life-changing gift for herself. World Vision provided Mary with nine chickens as a source of income and nutrition. Kris Allen, host of World Vision’s 2012 True Spirit of Christmas Tour, had the chance to meet Mary and her seven children — and hear how these chickens from the World Vision Gift Catalog have changed their lives for the better....
Read more 1 Comment