Beyond the Classroom: Serving and Seeing the Light of God in Nairobi

Continuing her three-week journey in Kenya, Emma was deeply moved by the incredible work of the Tumaini African Foundation and the profound everyday moments that showed her faith in action.

I was equally inspired by the adults I met throughout my time in Kenya. Antony Njoroge, his wife Nancy and their children showed me such genuine kindness and generosity throughout my stay. Antony was always happy to drive me to different places, explain the work being carried out in the Tumaini African Foundation and answer my endless questions with patience and enthusiasm. His passion for serving others was evident in everything he did, and spending time with him taught me so much. Nancy’s warmth and kindness were equally evident, and together they created such a welcoming atmosphere and treated me like I was part of their family. (Although Antony was convinced I must have needed a jumper, despite it being 22°C!)

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Through Antony, I had the opportunity to volunteer with the ‘More Than Just a Meal’ programme in the Tumaini African Foundation, where I helped to serve meals one Saturday. That day, 521 people were fed. It was both inspiring and deeply humbling. The level of poverty was difficult to comprehend, yet what stood out even more were the smiles, gratitude and sense of community. I was also struck by the amazing team of teenagers who volunteer their time every week to serve others. Their willingness to give back to their own community at such a young age was incredibly inspiring, and they welcomed me as one of their own.

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Another moment that has stayed with me happened just outside the Tumaini African Foundation building. A man who was simply walking past stopped, looked at me and said, “I can see the light of God in you.” He had no idea who I was or why I was in Kenya, yet his words encouraged me deeply and reminded me that our faith can be seen through our actions, often without us realising it.