I’ve not had as many proud moments as I did today. I was moved to tears as I looked out over the sea of children joyfully playing, seemingly with no care in the world. How could such a number of young children be touched in such a way, given new hope and new life?

I’m so grateful to all the people who have given of their resources, no matter how small, to change the life of a child in Kenya. The magnitude of the impact TI is making was so evident today as over 250 people gathered in one place to celebrate the provision they received over the year and to celebrate the changed lives.

As each year passes and a new year dawns, I’m in awe of the growth of TI and the number of people being reached through such a small and young organization. I’m also in awe of the people gathering around a cause to make these things possible. And if the growth in one year has been so huge, I can only wonder what this next year will bring.

Thank you to the wonderful people from NewMarket Alliance Church who made this year’s Christmas party possible and thank you to the TI staff and team who worked so hard to provide food, gift bags and a lot of fun for the orphans.

Thank you to everyone who has made another successful year possible. It couldn’t be done without each one of you.

- Daniel Lipparelli

Moureen, Eunice, Esther, Marysella, Caroline, and Caroline M. These are the names of six girls living in the Shimo slum just down the road from the TI compound. All of these girls are between the ages of 13 and 17, and all but one of them are single mothers. These girls were once in school and were thriving students. However, various events - for some a pregnancy, for others the loss of their parents and lack of school fees - have caused them to drop out of school. Since then, the girls have been working so hard just to make enough money to feed their families. In October these six girls started coming to the TI compound and learning to make greeting cards. We keep track of the number of quality cards they each make and they are paid accordingly.

It is amazing the way God has used this project to take the girls from being looked down on in their community to positions of respect. Making these cards three days a week is helping them support their families. One of the girls said that since she started making the cards her family has not gone hungry.

Through TI and the card project, these girls now have hope for themselves and for their families. The possibilities for them to go further are just beginning to unfold. God certainly has amazing things in store for each one of these girls!

- Hannah Bishop (TI Intern)

I am excited to report that all the money needed for buying maize for TI projects for 2010 has been donated. Over $15,000 was raised and donated to go tours the maize. The maize is stored in several different locations around the country, ready to feed many this coming year.

Because TI was able to get maize right from the farmers after harvest, we were able to get each 200 lb sack for $5 less than our original budgeted expectation. This saved us over $2,000.

The TI crew feels relived knowing that all the staple maize is now in store. Having this will help offset the massive inflation of food cost in Kenya.

Thank you to the individuals, families, groups and churches who donated to this cause. Your donations will make a difference in the lives of many this coming year.