Tag Archives: Kenya

[Video] An American Idol in Nairobi

Posted on November 29, 2012 by World Vision social media team in Gift Catalog

In Nairobi, Kenya, on the first day of this year’s True Spirit of Christmas tour, host Kris Allen met John Mucheru, founder of Zakale Creations. John has founded a business that gives at-risk youth a chance to learn job skills, earn money, and most importantly, have the opportunity to live a better life. Watch this video to see how Kris spent the day with John and some of the people whose lives have been impacted by Zakale Creations....

Zakale: a new creation

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Lindsey Minerva in Gift Catalog

Zakale is the Swahili word for what has been thrown away being made new again. John Mucheru is a living example of this word. As a young man, John says he engaged in activities that were not pleasing to God. After turning his life over to the Lord, however, he discovered that he possessed a gift in art and handcrafts....

Kris Allen, meet Kenya

Posted on November 26, 2012 by World Vision social media team in Gift Catalog

“Welp, we’re in Nairobi now, and I am stoked about it.” -Kris Allen Kris and the World Vision team are on the ground in Narobi, Kenya. In today’s video update, Kris shares what he is thinking and feeling so far, and what you can expect from the True Spirit of Christmas tour in the coming weeks....

Get to know Kris Allen

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Lindsey Minerva in Gift Catalog

Last Friday, we revealed that this year’s True Spirit of Christmas tour would be hosted by American Idol winner Kris Allen. As Kris and the World Vision team get ready for the journey to Kenya, we had a chance to ask Kris some questions. Read on to learn more about Kris — and be sure to follow the tour, starting November 25, to hear stories of how the lives of children, families, and communities in need are being transformed by gifts donated through the World Vision Gift Catalog!...

True Spirit of Christmas Tour

Posted on November 16, 2012 by World Vision social media team in Gift Catalog

True Spirit of Christmas | World Vision Blog

The True Spirit of Christmas tour is right around the corner. We are excited to announce this year’s celebrity host– American Idol Winner Kris Allen! Kris will be traveling to Kenya with a team from World Vision to see how the gifts you give like goats, chickens, and ducks are changing lives for the better. You will get a first hand look into how these gifts bring help and hope to families in need....