Give Hope, Give Joy, Give Love this Giving Tuesday!

Give, and you will receive, your gift will return to you in full-pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap.-Luke 6:38

Dear Partner,

Generosity has a ripple effect and this verse reminds us of the abundance that follows a giving heart! When we open our hands to give, we also make room to receive more from God!

Today is Giving Tuesday. And it comes on the heels of me sending over a wire yesterday for our December and January expenses of 1/2 the school fees, school supplies, school uniforms, food provision a Christmas meal and salaries. This wire zeroed out our account and it doesn’t cover everything. 

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to help support our sponsorship program! Your donations cover education for children that would never have the opportunity to better their futures! 

This Giving Tuesday/Christmas Season, would you consider a one-time or recurring donation?

• -$100 to cover a child’s food provision for 2 months

• -$500 to cover school fees of an elementary aged child

• -$750 to cover the school fees of a middle school child

• -$1000 to cover the school fees of a child in high school 

• -Any amount to help bridge the gap in our sponsorship program

Many of our early sponsors chose to support the children when they were younger but as their sponsored child aged, they stopped their support. We have not dropped a single child from our programs since our inception and have used general funds to make up the shortfall. But it’s always tight, it’s always scary and it’s always at the last moment.

Every donation creates a ripple of hope in the lives of others and your continued partnership ensures that we can continue to help those that need it most! 

Thank you for believing in this work. Thank you for supporting us on this mission to give hope, give joy and give love.

With gratitude and expectation,

Christa Horst

Give Amore Founding Director 

THIS THANKSGIVING, YOUR IMPACT SHINES BRIGHT

“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!”

— Psalm 107:1

This Thanksgiving, we’re celebrating more than a holiday — we’re celebrating you. Your generosity, your belief in our mission, and your willingness to take action have turned hope into reality for so many.

Because of you, children are sitting in classrooms instead of walking miles for water. Families are drinking safely from clean wells in their own communities. Women are learning new skills, starting businesses, and providing for their families with confidence and pride.

You’ve shown us that when people come together with compassion and purpose, change isn’t just possible — it’s unstoppable. Every milestone we’ve reached this year carries your influence, and every life touched is a testament to your commitment.

This season, we’re not only thankful for what we’ve accomplished together, but also for the brighter future we’re building side by side. Your support is more than a gift — it’s a legacy of hope that will ripple through generations.

Looking ahead, we are filled with courage and excitement. The future holds new opportunities to expand our reach, deepen our impact, and create lasting change. We know there will be hurdles, but we also know that with partners like you walking alongside us, every challenge will be met with resilience, creativity, and faith. The best chapters of this journey are still ahead, and we are grateful to be writing them with you.

From our hearts to yours, we honor you, we celebrate you, and we wish you and your loved ones a joyful, blessed, and hope-filled Thanksgiving. May this season remind us all of the power of gratitude, the beauty of giving, and the unstoppable force of love in action. May your Thanksgiving be filled with the same joy, warmth, and inspiration you’ve given to so many others.

FROM THIRST TO HOPE: WATER OVERFLOWING

Water is life — without it, there is no life. And today, we celebrate a powerful reminder of what love, generosity, and faith can achieve. Because of your unwavering support, our 48th clean water well now stands complete and blessed, bringing life and hope to the community of Mwirache.

For years, the people of Mwirache endured the hardship of drawing water from streams and, at times, stagnant ponds. This daily struggle brought with it the constant threat of waterborne diseases, overwhelming medical costs, and even heartbreaking loss of life. Yet, in the face of these challenges, hope was never completely lost — and now, that hope has been rekindled in the most tangible way.

This well is more than a source of clean water; it is a symbol of transformation. It means children can grow up healthy and dream bigger. It means the people no longer have to walk long distances each day, freeing their time for education, work, and building a better future. It means a community once burdened by survival can now focus on thriving.

When the first drops of clean water flowed, the air was filled with song, dance, and praise to God. The joy was not just for the water itself, but for what it represents — a future free from the fear of disease, a future where dignity is restored, and a future where generations will benefit from this gift.

Dear partner, this is the impact of your generosity. You have not only quenched thirst but also ignited hope, restored health, and inspired a brighter tomorrow. The 48th well is a milestone, but it is also a stepping stone toward even greater change. Together, we can continue to bring life where it is needed most.

JOIN US TODAY IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Every day, in rural communities across Kenya, there are people with dreams, talents, and untapped potential — but without the resources and opportunities to bring them to life. At Give Amore, we believe that lasting change begins when we equip communities with the tools, skills, and resources they need to thrive. And because of supporters like you, we are already seeing transformation take root.

Our mission is built on four pillars that address both immediate needs and long-term empowerment:

Education – We believe education is the foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty. By supporting needy Children by providing school learning materials, school fees, food supply and creating opportunities for both children and adults, we open doors to knowledge, confidence, and a brighter future.

Skills Training – In today’s world, digital literacy is no longer optional. Our free community computer training programs are bridging the digital divide, giving young people and adults the skills they need to compete in the job market, start businesses, and connect with the wider world.

Clean Water Wells – Access to safe, clean water is a basic human right. By drilling and maintaining community wells, we are improving health, reducing the spread of waterborne diseases, and freeing women and children from the daily burden of walking long distances to fetch water. This means more time for education, work, and family.

Tailoring Training – Through our free community tailoring programs, we are empowering individuals — especially women — to create sustainable livelihoods. These skills not only provide income but also foster independence, dignity, and the ability to support their families.

These initiatives are not just projects; they are lifelines. They restore dignity, open pathways to self-reliance, and create ripple effects that benefit entire communities for generations. Already, we have seen children staying in school longer, families enjoying better health, and individuals starting small businesses that uplift their neighbors.

But the need is still great. Many villages remain without clean water. Many young people still lack access to education or the skills needed to secure meaningful work. Many women still face limited opportunities to earn an income and support their families.

This is where you come in. Join us today in making a difference. Your support — whether through donations, volunteering, or simply sharing our mission — helps us reach more people, change more lives, and build a brighter, more hopeful future. Together, we can turn hope into reality. Together, we can ensure that no dream is left unfulfilled simply because of where someone was born.

Shop for a Cause - Tote Bags Available for Sale!

We are thrilled to report that Made with Amore’s signature tote bags are available for sale. The bags are handmade from carefully selected beautiful African fabric with a touch of love in every stich by our sewing students.

Your purchase makes a great difference. Apart from offering financial support to this program, our students get a firsthand experience in making them and as witnessed before, some of our alumni have specialized in tote bags making hence making a living out of it.

Stylish and convenient, these bags are easy to carry around while their conspicuous beauty adorn your favorite daily look. With every bag sold, the proceeds ensure that girls and women in Kenya get sewing training without spending a dime from their pockets.

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Well #48 Almost Complete!

The good work of providing clean safe water to communities across western Kenya gained yet another boost after Give Amore embarked on sinking its 48th well all thanks to your thoughtful giving towards this cause. The well soon to be unveiled and commissioned will impact tens of families greatly through poverty mitigation and massive eradication of waterborne diseases. 

The well is strategically located in the village of Shianda. During the inception of the project, our team traversed the area and came to terms first hand with the difficulties women and children face just to get this precious commodity home. Despite the long distance and tiring terrain, the saddest bit was that the water collected was never enough to cater to a family’s needs.

Through your involvement in this worthy cause, you have helped create a pathway to possible sustainable economic growth through agriculture, and also allow children to go back to school instead of collecting dirty water all day. This goes a long way in breaking the cycle of poverty in the lives of many in this locality.

We are Making a Great Impact - Agneta's Story

Meet Agneta (15), orphaned at a tender age of four and from a deprived background. This girl has seen it all from sleeping with an empty belly, dropping out of school, lack of clothing and so much more ills life can throw at a person, but still her resilience and determination keeps her adorable smile on and eye on a better tomorrow.

Her hope is fueled by your dedicated support that supplements her diet monthly, pays for her school fees and supplies every semester and so much more priceless support. She dreams to becoming a nurse when she grows up and help guide children like her to a hopeful tomorrow.

She is one of many lives impacted daily by the generous donors that support our sponsorship program.

Thankful for a New Motorbike-A Great Boost for Serving

We are so happy to acquire a new motorbike for effectiveness of our work. Great thanks for this noble donation from Harvest Time Church. This goes a long way in making our movement easier. God bless.

Just like many other organizations, Give Amore depends on transportation to get almost, if not all, of its job done; therefore, our recent acquisition of a motorcycle goes a very long way in ensuring this good work keeps yielding affirmative change in many lives in western Kenya.

You might wonder, why a motorcycle? Well, despite them being a very popular means of transport in rural Kenya, they are the only effective alternative in accessing very remote areas where even a small car can’t due to poor road network. They are fast and easily maneuver foot paths to get help to those who need it most.

Their durability, reliability and efficacy have stood the test of time and have proven to be the bedrock to the wins we celebrate today. We pray this new acquisition does just that for the many more times ahead for the glory of God and service to mankind.

Thank You for Listening to God

God is so good. All the time! Sometimes, it seems that He’s not responding to our prayers or maybe just not responding in the timing or in the way we want Him to respond. But that does not mean He’s not hearing us. Often, He has greater plans for us than we have for ourselves and He’s working it all out. Well, that’s absolutely what happened with Give Amore the past few months! It’s been such an exciting adventure watching God move mountains and all we had to do was sit still, pray, trust. Often, those things are the hardest things to do! Sit. Pray. Trust. We want to get into action and move but in some situations it’s completely out of our hands and it’s been pretty amazing to see Him at work!

Below, you will see a few absolutely amazing updates from our ministry. We are truly making a difference and impacting lives for His kingdom. I so wish I could bring you all to Kenya with me someday soon so you could meet these incredible, hard working people. They are desperate for education, skills, jobs, opportunity and are taking advantage of every opportunity Give Amore provides. I love watching them thrive and contribute to their families and communities!

We hope you take a few minutes to read these brief updates of just a few of the stories we have to tell. There’s many more where these come from! Thank you for your support that makes this all happen! We truly are the hands and feet of Jesus and it matters!

God bless you and make His face to shine upon you and give you peace.

Your Sister in Christ,

Christa Horst

Give Amore Founding Director

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

— Ephesians 2:10

The Joy of Water Overflowing-47th Clean Water Well Complete!

As our hearts overflow with joy and love we are glad to report that Another community is celebrating a new well that was commissioned and gifted to them after many years of plight to end their water problem. Located in the village of Ebuhayi Shisiru location. This well brings our total wells completed to 47, a mark way beyond our projection all thanks to your thoughtful generosity.

Sighting water was marvelous but the notion that the same water is providing solutions to tens of families or even more is humbling, satisfying and glorifying to our efforts in realizing our vision of providing long lasting remedy to the massive water menace in western Kenya communities.

This community comprises of tens of families; forming the primary beneficiaries and also being the chief caretakers of its sustainability throughout its years of service to come. Alongside providing clean water to the community, it will be saving women and children valuable time that was prior lost in long treks in search of water, that now can be invested in industry.

It is a huge motivation to reminisce of how far our consolidated efforts in this partnership have changed lives remarkably over time and be hopeful of what the future holds. Further, everyday gratitude and joy exuded by communities such as this one imparts in us the understanding of how it is to be the hands and feet of Christ.

More Tailors Catapulted to Independence

We are excited to report more graduates from our sewing class after five other brilliant young women graduated after successfully completing a six months training on everything embroidery. And because of your love and generosity, they each received a sewing machine to help catapult them into a future of possibilities.

These beautiful women further exhibited their prowess in design and dress creation by each making their own dresses of choice and rocking them as their own models. Further, they kept the dresses as souvenir of their productive days at Give Amore as well as a reminder of the second chance they got at life.

Some are married, others single mothers while others school dropouts, however, this program gives them an opportunity at making it in life by not only providing them with skills but also equipment to set up local businesses and later give back to their communities in different ways they can. We are proud of them and so thankful to those of you who continue to make this a great success. God bless.

A Boost for the Computer Training Program

Everyday there is an increase demand for digital literacy. At the end of last year, our FREE community computer training program started seeing a spike in the admission of new students. Mostly young people who just graduated from high school yearning for computer literacy skills in order to meet the rising technological digital world demand. However, our main challenge was that we had very few computer machines to meet the rising high demand. We only had 4 working computers serving over 30 students in each class.

We are glad to report that we got a donation of 7 more computers. This was through Pastor Ed and Anita in their recent visit to Kenya. This has really boosted this program and made it more effective. We are so thankful to the donors who gave, we now have a total of 11 computers which has made the training program more equipped. We are still in need of more training tools and we trusting God to provide. God bless to those of you who continue to make this a success.

With Gratitude We Present our Requests to God

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ”

— Philippians 4:6

Faithful Partners,

We have so much good news to share with you every single day! However, due to time and attention constraints most of us have, we try to summarize a few amazing updates each month to give you a snapshot of what it is your support is actually doing! Though it’s hard to share what is happening emotionally and spiritually with all those we impact on a daily basis, we hope these articles warm your heart to see just a tiny snippet of the people we are impacting!

I’m still in shock that we’ve been impacting lives for over 10 years and all that God has done through our tiny but mighty ministry! We are not done! But, right now, the harvest is great and the workers are few. We need significantly more funds to finish paying 2025 school fees (due in June) for our children. School is not free in Kenya. With the average Kenyan in our area  earning just over $1 per day, having funds to cover school fees, school uniforms, supplies, shoes, and food are not likely. They depend on private support to help make it possible which is why so few children go to school or can continue past elementary (when the cost significantly increases). And we all know, if there’s a way out of poverty it comes through education. 

Give Amore tries to tackle this current issue with our FREE computer training and FREE tailoring school to support those who are willing to put in the time and effort for a better future. Getting children to school is fundamental and where it starts.

Most of our children are not currently sponsored. We use general funds to cover everything. When we did have the children “sponsored", it was $50 per month per child. Now, it costs over $135 per month per child (average) for our sponsorship program. You can see the huge shortfall. 

We currently need $10,000 ($250 per child) in May to be able to fund the remaining school fees balance. It seems impossible. But God!!! 

Please join us in prayer, in support, in sharing our mission with others and join us in watching in awe as God provides. We know He is able.

Thank you for your support. It’s life changing and life saving!

With Gratitude,

Christa Horst

Give Amore Founding Director 

EUNICE EARNING A LIVING FROM HOME.

Meet Eunice, a 23-year-old, a mother of two, sewing program alumnus taking on the world after learning how to fish courtesy of your support through Give Amore. Having graduated from our tailoring program a few months ago, she put together her skills, sewing kit, and sewing machine and the outcome is amazing.

Due to economic challenges and lack of enough capital to rent a shop, she decided to work from home. And we can happily report that she is doing well. With her husband unemployed, this business is her sole livelihood earner that keeps her family fed and her child in school. She recounts how hard it was at first to put everything together but is thankful at how word of mouth made her embroidery enterprise go viral in her remote village and beyond. 

Currently she has a myriad of customers who visit her home  daily in need of her services which include dress making, repair works and training. She hopes to save enough in order to set up a shop in the nearby market in the long run and be able to do more for the community that she loves and resides in. She is so thankful to Give Amore for the opportunity to learn. This has really transformed her life.

Your Help Makes a Difference: Sylvia's Story

Many families in western Kenya live under $1 a day, an amount which is impossible to support a healthy livelihood in any part of the world. This urgency and more are the reasons why Give Amore came up with her Orphan Sponsorship Program which focuses on provision of School fees/requirements, food and Medical Insurance. This program has made so much impact. Many children have been assisted, lives have been saved and hope for a better tomorrow restored.

Meet Sylvia, one of our Sponsored Child. She was born a few months after her father’s death, to a young mother and a family of five. Little Sylvia has seen it all from sleeping on an empty belly, lack of clothing and so much more ills life can throw at a person but still her resilience and determination keeps her adorable smile on and eye on a better tomorrow.

Being born with sickle cell disease and lacking of basic needs because of poverty, Give Amore came to her rescue. She was enrolled into our sponsorship program and started receiving general support which has really transformed her life and restored hope.

Her hope is fueled by your dedicated support that supplements her diet monthly, medical insurance, coverage for her school fees and supplies every semester and so much more priceless backings. She dreams to becoming a nurse when she grows up and help guide children like her to a hopeful tomorrow.

With your support she can become anything and everything she aspires to be and we pray it continues until they are all realized and not the reverse. God bless you for all you do and we pray he keeps providing for little Sylvia like he has for years now.

MORE EMPOWERMENT INTO THE DIGITAL WORLD

The demand for digital skills keeps growing every day. We are glad to report that another batch of computer student beneficiaries from Give Amore free computer training school have been catapulted into the digital world. These 25 young men and women graduated after successfully completing a three months course in computer basic skills. They are now empowered with skills which enables them to navigate the internet, use software, access online services and leverage digital tools effectively

 They expressed their gratitude to Give Amore and to those who support this noble initiative. We pray and wish them well for the future. Thank you for making this a success.

 

God's Goodness Springs Forth

“See I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”

— Isaiah 43:19

Happy Spring Dear Partners,

God’s goodness is springing forth as you’ll soon see by reading these amazing articles! These are just a few of the amazing life-giving transformations happening within our communities! There’s so much more every single day that I’m privileged to hear about and see!

A story I’d love to share is about a little boy that came into our lives years ago. He was the product of incest. His mother just a teenager raped by her father. He went to prison. The child she bore was adopted by some of our then TGD Staff. The birth mother was brought into our program and sponsored to finish school (boarding school), get therapy and even finish college. 

The baby is now a young boy and has been in our sponsorship program since infancy. I was just presented a video of him reciting scripture in front of his church community. He’s strong, smart, confident, loved fully and knows Jesus Christ as his savior. God is so good!!!

This story could have had a much different ending but thanks to generous sponsors that helped bring beauty from ashes, we’ve been able to transform the lives of the victim and the child brought into this world through it. He brings so much joy to his family. All lives matter. All humans have purpose. Our God is a redeemer. 

This reminds me of the true value of our sponsorship program and just a glimpse into the impact we’re making. Unfortunately, we’ve had quite a few sponsors fall off and are in desperate need for at least 5 $100 recurring monthly donors (or 10 $50 donors, or 1 $500 donor) to cover current sponsorship needs. I’ve never dropped a child from our program and would hate to have to make that choice now. 

Please pray about how you can further support us or share what we’re doing so others can receive the gift of knowing you are truly impacting lives!

Thank you to all who make this possible! We truly are the hands and feet of Jesus and what a privilege and honor to be a part of God’s mission!

Your Sister In Christ,

Christa Horst

Give Amore Founding Director 

The Tailor of a Difference

Meet Benadette, a mother of three, who is so passionate about fashion and design and now boasts of a tailoring business enterprise in her village market out of the support she received of a sewing machine and more importantly sewing expertise she gained at Give Amore’s tailoring school.

She graduated from our Tailoring Program in June 2024 and visiting her months after her graduation, this Made with Amore alumni is in a good place and giving it her best shot at business, a career she prior had no idea of and never even fathomed venturing in. 

This venture has changed her life for the better, she is now able to take care of her family and her children’s school needs. However, she also stated that her main challenge is fabric given that she is located in a remote location but from her little savings she tries her best to meet the costs. Currently she is a sole worker majoring in children’s clothes, handbags and repairs. She looks forward to further grow her business and skills. We wish her all the best for the future.

Another Community Has Clean Water-Well #46 Complete!

When a community receives clean water, they are given the resources of health, hygiene, education, and time to create a more sustainable society. Give Amore has been at the forefront of providing clean water to vulnerable communities for over 10 years now and we are glad to announce that our 46th well is complete, commissioned and already serving its worthy beneficiaries with unlimited supply of clean water for their domestic needs. The well located in Ebuhai village has a vital responsibility of taking care of tens of families in the village and beyond. 

The marveled community praised this problem solving project terming it thoughtful and most timely especially in this dry season when clean safe water is barely accessible. Moreover, they extended their heartfelt gratitude and love to the sponsors and the entire team who made this possible.

Just like its predecessors this borehole is a special significance of hope, joy and love that God desires to be reverberated throughout the world among all mankind. This wonderful well has only activated its fathomless service to approximately over twenty homesteads and so much more from neighboring villages and beyond. Thank you to you who made this possible.

IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH DIGITAL SKILLS.

In a rapidly evolving digital era, possessing digital skills is as crucial as traditional literacy. This skillsenables people to navigate the internet, use software, access online services, and leverage digital tools effectively. Digital skills  are essential for assorted reasons. It empowers individuals to access information, resources, and opportunities in the digital space.

Over the years, GIVE AMORE has been at the forefront of providing technology training to underserved communities. Thousands of students have gained computer skills through or computer free training program. And this year, we have seen an increase in number of those who are enrolling into this program. We are in dire need of more Computers in order to cater for higher demand. Please consider partnering with us.  Our programs focus on equipping individuals with the necessary digital skills to enhance their employability and improve their quality of life. These training programs cover a range of skills – from basic computer literacy to advanced IT courses – tailored to meet the needs and the demands of the current job market.