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They say It takes a village to raise a child. 

We prefer a happy one.

They say It takes a village to raise a child.

We prefer a happy one.
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Recently we met with some of the High School students to catch up, encourage them, and to pray together. 

During the course of our time together one of the girls began sharing about how she was being abused at home. The story was hard to hear and we immediately began praying and thinking of what to do for her. 

Thankfully God has made a way for her to be placed in a safe environment.

Taking kids out of their family homes is never the first choice but unfortunately it’s sometimes the best option. This particular girl is a senior in high school and is graduating in December as well. She’ll transition easily into a college or technical school of her choice in January and get to live with a community of other young Christian women. 

Thank you all so much for your prayerful support of Retouch. Your giving enables young women like this one to not only go to school but to have the opportunity to flourish. 

Much love in Jesus,

Chris, Jenn, and kids.

Recently we met with some of the High School students to catch up, encourage them, and to pray together.

During the course of our time together one of the girls began sharing about how she was being abused at home. The story was hard to hear and we immediately began praying and thinking of what to do for her.

Thankfully God has made a way for her to be placed in a safe environment.

Taking kids out of their family homes is never the first choice but unfortunately it’s sometimes the best option. This particular girl is a senior in high school and is graduating in December as well. She’ll transition easily into a college or technical school of her choice in January and get to live with a community of other young Christian women.

Thank you all so much for your prayerful support of Retouch. Your giving enables young women like this one to not only go to school but to have the opportunity to flourish.

Much love in Jesus,

Chris, Jenn, and kids.
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Where should I sit?

Remember walking into your school lunch room and trying to figure out where to sit? Anxiously searching for a friendly face to motion you over or praying for an empty table by yourself?

School cafeterias and lunchrooms haven’t changed much and they aren’t that different here in kenya. Kids still group up looking for friends and finding their spot. Cool kids. Nerdy kids. In-crowd. Out-crowd. They’re all here searching for belonging. 

We teach that Jesus has made the outsiders insiders. He’s the ultimate includer of the dis-invited, dis-enfranchised, broken, and lost. He’s the table that makes room, the guy who slides over to make space for you. Left your lunch at home? No worries. He’s got extra.

Where should I sit?

Remember walking into your school lunch room and trying to figure out where to sit? Anxiously searching for a friendly face to motion you over or praying for an empty table by yourself?

School cafeterias and lunchrooms haven’t changed much and they aren’t that different here in kenya. Kids still group up looking for friends and finding their spot. Cool kids. Nerdy kids. In-crowd. Out-crowd. They’re all here searching for belonging.

We teach that Jesus has made the outsiders insiders. He’s the ultimate includer of the dis-invited, dis-enfranchised, broken, and lost. He’s the table that makes room, the guy who slides over to make space for you. Left your lunch at home? No worries. He’s got extra.
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Who was your favorite teacher?

We all had one or at least one we sort of liked 🙂

This pic is of our high school teachers at our Birikani school. Dedicated folks that show up each day to teach, grade, counsel, and care for our students. Without them, there would be no school and without school…. You know the rest. 

We celebrate teachers. Those at home and abroad. Who work longer hours than most of us realize and often have to buy their own supplies. At our schools we pay competitive salaries, purchase ALL classroom supplies, and empower these amazing folks to teach their students at the pace they need.

Who was your favorite teacher?

We all had one or at least one we sort of liked 🙂

This pic is of our high school teachers at our Birikani school. Dedicated folks that show up each day to teach, grade, counsel, and care for our students. Without them, there would be no school and without school…. You know the rest.

We celebrate teachers. Those at home and abroad. Who work longer hours than most of us realize and often have to buy their own supplies. At our schools we pay competitive salaries, purchase ALL classroom supplies, and empower these amazing folks to teach their students at the pace they need.
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Dunk ‘em

Any of you remember Sunday night baptism service?  Long hours of singing and praying while the new converts somehow got to wear bathing suits and being beach towels into the sanctuary?

We sure do. 

We often take baptism for granted these days; a casual or antiquated action. A symbol that seems to be losing its cultural prowess. But this isn’t the case in Africa. 

To be baptized is a thing of incredible sincerity. It is often the one true evidence to your old faith community that you’re moving on to something else. Publicly you’re making a break for it and attaching yourself to this new place of faith. It’s a radical act. 

We stared baptizing out here almost immediately. One of our first additions to the church was a rudimentary baptism tank. Recently we decided to upgrade it by faith that a whole new crop of radical folks will choose to step into the baptismal waters and come up different.

Dunk ‘em

Any of you remember Sunday night baptism service? Long hours of singing and praying while the new converts somehow got to wear bathing suits and being beach towels into the sanctuary?

We sure do.

We often take baptism for granted these days; a casual or antiquated action. A symbol that seems to be losing its cultural prowess. But this isn’t the case in Africa.

To be baptized is a thing of incredible sincerity. It is often the one true evidence to your old faith community that you’re moving on to something else. Publicly you’re making a break for it and attaching yourself to this new place of faith. It’s a radical act.

We stared baptizing out here almost immediately. One of our first additions to the church was a rudimentary baptism tank. Recently we decided to upgrade it by faith that a whole new crop of radical folks will choose to step into the baptismal waters and come up different.
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Sign time. 

If you ever have the pleasure of rocking and rumbling down the bush-track that leads to Birikani, somewhere between the broken bridge and the top of the hill sits our little school. 

Only now, you’ll see a sign. Or at least the start of one. 

I wonder if it’s the same with us. Signposts on the road pointing to something better. A respite for weary travelers. A place of hope, love, and joy. An invitation.

Sign time.

If you ever have the pleasure of rocking and rumbling down the bush-track that leads to Birikani, somewhere between the broken bridge and the top of the hill sits our little school.

Only now, you’ll see a sign. Or at least the start of one.

I wonder if it’s the same with us. Signposts on the road pointing to something better. A respite for weary travelers. A place of hope, love, and joy. An invitation.
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7 years ago we started with 20 kids wearing tattered clothes and hungry bellies. 💔 Today, we are able to feed over 400 kids every single day. 🎉 These are kids we know and love personally. Kids with dream and a purpose. Kids who only eat because of people like you. 
And we need your help. In order to keep this critical program going, we need to raise $24,000 by August 1st. Watch below to see Jenn join the lunch line! 
📲 Donate today through the Link in Bio 
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#localcharity #charityfundraising #caringforothers #goodcauses #helpthoseinneed #charityevents #instacharity #raisemoney #charitable #africanchildren #takethefirststep #helpingchildren #greatcause #charityfoundation #childrenarethefuture #charityfundraiser #communitydevelopment #helpinghands #charitywork #notforprofit #communityservice #nonprofitlife #weareinthistogether #humanitarianaid #socialgood #socialimpact #philanthropy #nonprofitorganization

7 years ago we started with 20 kids wearing tattered clothes and hungry bellies. 💔 Today, we are able to feed over 400 kids every single day. 🎉 These are kids we know and love personally. Kids with dream and a purpose. Kids who only eat because of people like you.
And we need your help. In order to keep this critical program going, we need to raise $24,000 by August 1st. Watch below to see Jenn join the lunch line!
📲 Donate today through the Link in Bio
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#localcharity #charityfundraising #caringforothers #goodcauses #helpthoseinneed #charityevents #instacharity #raisemoney #charitable #africanchildren #takethefirststep #helpingchildren #greatcause #charityfoundation #childrenarethefuture #charityfundraiser #communitydevelopment #helpinghands #charitywork #notforprofit #communityservice #nonprofitlife #weareinthistogether #humanitarianaid #socialgood #socialimpact #philanthropy #nonprofitorganization
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We are now serving over 20,000 meals each month!

However, we can’t keep this up without your help. With the rising cost of food we are struggling to keep this program going. Like you, we believe that children should not go hungry. 

Our kids would love your support. Check out the link in our bio to get involved!

Contact us!
Email: hello@retouch.is
WhatsApp Chris: +1-757-535-5644

We are now serving over 20,000 meals each month!

However, we can’t keep this up without your help. With the rising cost of food we are struggling to keep this program going. Like you, we believe that children should not go hungry.

Our kids would love your support. Check out the link in our bio to get involved!

Contact us!
Email: hello@retouch.is
WhatsApp Chris: +1-757-535-5644
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This photo has so many amazing FIRSTS in it! Getting measured for her FIRST ever high school uniform, being the FIRST person in her family to complete Elementary school, and being the FIRST woman in her family to attend High School. Focusing on educating women completely changes the entire culture of a village. Educated women are more informed about healthcare, nutrition, literacy and problem-solving. They pass those traits on to their children and those around them, and the entire area advances forward. We are SO proud of our girls who work so hard in school to cultivate a new life for themselves. 
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#educatingwomen #womenempowerment #caringforothers #goodcauses #helpthoseinneed #strongwomen #instacharity #raisemoney #charitable #africanchildren #takethefirststep #helpingchildren #greatcause #charityfoundation #childrenarethefuture #charityfundraiser #communitydevelopment #helpinghands #charitywork #notforprofit #communityservice #nonprofitlife #weareinthistogether #humanitarianaid #socialgood #socialimpact #philanthropy #nonprofitorganization

This photo has so many amazing FIRSTS in it! Getting measured for her FIRST ever high school uniform, being the FIRST person in her family to complete Elementary school, and being the FIRST woman in her family to attend High School. Focusing on educating women completely changes the entire culture of a village. Educated women are more informed about healthcare, nutrition, literacy and problem-solving. They pass those traits on to their children and those around them, and the entire area advances forward. We are SO proud of our girls who work so hard in school to cultivate a new life for themselves.
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#educatingwomen #womenempowerment #caringforothers #goodcauses #helpthoseinneed #strongwomen #instacharity #raisemoney #charitable #africanchildren #takethefirststep #helpingchildren #greatcause #charityfoundation #childrenarethefuture #charityfundraiser #communitydevelopment #helpinghands #charitywork #notforprofit #communityservice #nonprofitlife #weareinthistogether #humanitarianaid #socialgood #socialimpact #philanthropy #nonprofitorganization
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