BE THE CHANGE THAT WILL TRANSFORM A LIFE.
Thank you to everyone that makes these children’s dreams come true. Contributions from our sponsors fund education, food, clothing, health and other essential needs. The full cost of sponsoring a child at Oasis of Peace for one year is $2,400 per year or $200 per month. We appreciate the financial support of our sponsors very much. We encourage written communication between sponsors and the children so that the gifts of wisdom, love, and gratitude can be exchanged as well - building a solid foundation for these children, mind, body, and spirit. Or if you would like your sponsorship to remain anonymous, we can do that too. Simply make a note when you are checking out that you would like to remain anonymous.
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO SUPPORT AN ORPHAN’S DREAM:
If you are not able to fully sponsor a child each month, there are still ways to support our mission. You can make a one-time donation for any amount, you can make a monthly donation of $10, $25, $50, $75, or $100, or you can explore additional ways to give.
New to the oasis of peace:
Anastasia
Age: 8
School: Grade 2
Past: Anastasia is the only daughter of her mother Christine. Her mother was a single mother at the time of her death, leaving Anastasia in the hands of her grandmother. Anastasia's mother died due to complications of ectopic pregnancy. Since her mother's death Anastasia had been living with her elderly grandmother who could not afford to cater for her education. Now she is happy at Oasis of Peace and has started the 2nd grade!
Present: She is currently at oasis of peace and has started 2nd grade.
Eunice
Age: 7
School: Ngenge Primary School
Special Talents & Interests: Her hobbies are singing, dancing and playing with dolls.
Past: Eunice is the only daughter of her mother who died of liver problems when Eunice was only a few months old. Her grandmother took care of Eunice with the help of well wishers. Eunice lived with her elderly grandmother but since she had a stroke and is paralyzed, she has not been able to take good care of Eunice and needs care herself. Oasis of Peace learnt about Eunice’s family challenges through a neighbor who had noticed their suffering. Eunice’s family could not afford food, clothes, a decent shelter and also education.
Present: Eunice is now at Oasis of Peace and she is so happy to find a new home. She can now access all her basic needs. Eunice is a beautiful, jovial and outgoing child. She loves playing with others kids too.
Future: She would love to be a doctor when she grows up.
Jemimah
Age: 10
School: Grade 4
Past: Jemimah is the last born daughter of her mother and she has one older sibling. Her mother was a single mother and her death left the two girls under the care of their aunt Lydia. Due to a lack of resources Jemimah was not able to attend school consistently. It was a blessing for Jemimah to hear she would be able to go to school and receive all the resources she would need at Oasis of Peace.
Present: She is currently at Oasis of Peace, she is happy and is attending school with the rest of the kids.
Josephine
Age: 6
School: Nursery School
Past: Both Maryanne and Josephine are sisters. Their father died in 2014 and the mother died in 2021. They have been living with their grandmother who has been unwell for sometime making it difficult for her to take good care of them. Their aunt is a number of miles away and lives in a rented single room and cannot support them too. Present: They have just come to Oasis and are excited about going to school and their new bedroom.
Future: Both kids are very bright in school and they seem to be responsible children.
Siblings: Josephine has a sister Maryanne who also is at the Oasis.
Joshua
Age: 9
School: Grade 3
Past: Joshua’s mother passed suddenly. Since his mother was a single mother, her death left her three children under the care of their grandparents who could not afford to provide basic needs and education for the children. It was a life full of desperation as they tried to make ends meet. Oasis of Peace came to their rescue and took Joshua and his sister brother Blessing in.
Present: Joshua and his sister are both attending school.
Siblings: He has two siblings. Blessing is also at Oasis of Peace.
Patience
Age: 11
School: Grade 4
Past: Patience lost her single mother in 2019 after she was murdered by unknown person. Since then, Patience has been living with her poor grandmother together with her sister who is in high school. Present: She has just arrived to Oasis and is excited about her new pink bedroom!
Present: She has just arrived to Oasis and is excited about her new pink bedroom!
Future: Patience is a bright student and she is so excited to be at Oasis.
Yvonne
Age: 7
School: Elementary School
Past: Both Yvonne and Joy are sisters. Their mother died when Joy was only 3 months old and later the father passed in 2021. Since then, their aunt took them to her house and has been nurturing them together with her own children. When we visited them at their aunt's house, we discovered that they were living in extreme poverty.
Present: She is being welcomed into Oasis of Peace and is very excited to go to school in her new uniform!
Siblings: Yvonne is the older sister of Joy who also lives at the Oasis!
CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPONSORSHIP:
Esther
Age: 17
School: Grade 10 at Kiargana girls High School
Special Talents and Interests: Singing, and writing music.
Past: Esther and her siblings were living in a small hut made of sticks and mud before joining the Oasis. Both of her parents passed within a two year span. Sadly, she has to suffered from the trauma of being molested by her older brother. Both incidents have caused Esther to develop PTSD.
Present: Esther is known to be quiet and has a very kind heart. She enjoys reading in her free time. Esther is on the road to recovery from her post-traumatic stress disorder.
Future: Esther would love to attend law school and become a lawyer, while also composing her own songs.
Siblings: Older brothers and a sister
Purity
Age: 15
School: Grade 10 at Kangaru Girls High School
Special Talents and Interests: Singing, dancing, and comedy.
Past: Her mother died from an epileptic seizure which caused her to drown in the river where she was washing clothes. Purity and her twin sister Ann arrived at the Oasis after their mother's passing. Purity joined us at the orphanage at five years old.
Present: She is known to have a strong character and knows who she is. Purity has great behavior and is a pleasure to have at the orphanage. She has enjoyed being able to grow up in the same home as her twin sister.
Future: She would love to be a successful business women.
Siblings: Twin sister to Ann who is also at the Orphanage and a brother.
CHILDREN WHO ARE FULLY SPONSORED:
Abraham
Age: 17
School: Grade 9 at Ngenge High School
Special Talents or Interests: Running, Reading, and Acting.
Past: Abraham was brought to us because both of his parents passed from AIDS. He was living with his grandmother who was not able to properly take care of him because he has an HIV positive status. He joined Oasis at the age of 3 with zero chances of survivability, since he was not under any medication.
Present: He is a victim of HIV however his CD4 counts have gone down so much that they are almost undetectable! Unfortunately, the illness has stunted his growth which upsets Abraham. He is known to be the most passionate of all of the children about his religious practices and shouts his need for the lord (BaBa) in prayer.
Future: Abraham has big dreams! He aspires to continue performing well in high school and then to attend University to become a teacher thereafter.
Siblings: Sister named Mary.
Agnes
Age: 15
School: 5th Grade at Ngenge Primary School
Special Talents and Interests: Reading, hairdressing, and singing
Past: Before coming to the orphanage, both her and her sister were living with their elderly relatives who were not able to properly care for them.
Present: She is extremely smart and motivated! Academically, she stays at the top of her class. She was the number one student in her class three terms in a row in 2018. She is very neat and is a devoted Christian.
Future: Agnes dreams to finish primary school, gain admission into high school, and later attend a University.
Siblings: Agnes has an older sister Annastacia who is also at the orphanage and a brother.
Alex K
Age: 10
School: Grade 3 at Ngenge Primary School
Special Talents and Interests: Telling stories, playing soccer, and his wonderful smile!
Past: Alex was born to a single mother Nancy who succumbed to meningitis in 2017 when Alex was 3. Alex had been living with his poor uncle and an elderly grandmother. When we visited their home, we were shocked to find them without food and living in degraded housing. Having been recommended by the children's department, we immediately welcomed him at Oasis of Peace.
Present: He is currently the youngest child at Oasis of peace. He is a jovial and lovable boy who despite life’s challenges, offers a smile. He now has a loving family and a motherly touch. He has been asking for 10 Kenya shillings to buy himself some food forgetting that he has a new home where food is guaranteed. He is in grade three and he is so excited.
Future: Alex will continue with his elementary education.
Alex M
Age: 17
School: 10th grade at Njenga Boys School
Special Talents and Interests: Riding bicycles and soccer.
Past: Alex was living under extreme poverty before coming to the Oasis. Unfortunately, Alex’s mother Nicera passed away from taking her life, bringing Alex to the Oasis.
Present: Alex is a fairly quiet child who has suffered some traumatic experiences before coming to the orphanage. He adapted to living at the Oasis quickly and easily. Alex attended school later than kids his age, but he is currently in 10th grade at Njenga high school. He is performing well in school.
Future: Alex wants to be a pilot. He has always enjoyed watching planes fly up high in the sky.
Annastacia
Age: 19
School: Graduated from Kangaru Girls High School. Waiting to join university!
Special Talents and Interests: Soccer and cooking
Past: Annastacia was born on July 27th, 2003. Annastacia and her sister Agnes were living with relatives who were not able to provide proper care for them before coming to the Oasis.
Present: Annastacia is sympathetic and sensitive and often checks on her peers when they are sick. She is also known to be a leader and during her time at the Oasis, she has perfected her public speaking skills.
Future: She is excited to be attending University soon and will study to become a journalist.
Siblings: Younger sister Agnes is also at the orphanage.
Ann
Age: 15
School: Grade 10 at St Kiaragana Girls High School
Special Talents and Interests: Singing and dancing.
Past: Her mother suffered from an epileptic seizure which caused her to fall and drown in the river where she was washing clothes. Ann and her twin sister Purity arrived at the Oasis after their mother's passing. Ann joined us at the orphanage at five years old.
Present: After previously being the bottom of her class, Ann was able to overcome and reach the number two in her class and has managed to stay in relatively high ranks in her classes. She is very well behaved and polite.
Future: Ann would love to attend medical school. She puts all her efforts in her studies so she can attend a good medical school to become a doctor.
Siblings: Twin sister to Purity who is also with us at the Orphanage and a brother.
Benson
Age: 15
School: Grade 10 at Ngenge Primary School
Special Talents and Interests: Soccer, dancing, and music.
Past: Benson’s mother passed shortly after giving birth to Benson and his twin sister Euphraith. Before coming to the orphanage, the pair were living with surviving relatives who could not properly take care of them.
Present: He is known to be a very jovial child. He has adapted very well to living at the orphanage and he can easily make friends with the other children. He prefers extra affection from the caregivers at the orphanage. Benson displays great leadership capabilities as he is very skilled at leading the other children in sports.
Future: He wants to be a musician. And he intends to compose his songs
Siblings: Twin sister Euphraith also with the Orphanage and a brother
Blessing
Age: 6
School: Grade 1
Past: Blessing is the last born child of her mother. Since her mother was a single mother, her death left her three children under the care of their grandparents who could not afford to provide basic needs and education for the children. It was a life full of desperation as the tried to make ends meet. Oasis of Peace came to their rescue and took Blessing and her brother Joshua in.
Present: Blessing and her brother are both attending school.
Siblings: She has two siblings. Joshua is also at Oasis of Peace.
Boniface
Age: 10
School: Grade 4 at Ngenge Primary School
Special Talents and Interests: He is a bright student who loves soccer.
Past: He is a good and handsome boy who had been suffering and struggling to get food and education since his single mother died in 2017. He had been living under the care of his poor grandparents.
Present: He loves English Language, Math, and Christian Education.
Future: He would like to be a solider in the Military.
Siblings: Stephen his brother is also at the Oasis.
Caleb
Age: 9
School: Ngenge Primary School
Special Talents & Interests: His hobbies are playing soccer and dancing.
Past: Caleb lost his mother from liver disease and anemia when he was just 1 year old. This made his elderly grandparents take responsibility for 8 grandchildren since Caleb’s mother was a single mother. It was a big burden for them especially at their old age and also because they are very poor. A new responsibility of taking care of an infant (Caleb) was beyond what they could handle but God gave them the strength they required. Through a neighbor and an agricultural officer in the area who had seen the suffering of Caleb’s family, Oasis of peace was able to learn about their plight and came to their rescue on June 2023. Since that time, Caleb joined oasis of peace and has been able to access basic needs. This was a big relief for the family who he is still able to visit with during holidays and vacation time.
Present: Caleb is jovial and overjoyed for finding a new home to cater for his needs.
Future: He wants to be a lawyer when he grows up.
Siblings: 7
Caroline
Age: 6 School:
Grade: 1
Past: Caroline's single mother died in 2017 and she has been living with her elderly grandparents. The grandparents were not able to feed her and educate her at the same time. They have been depending on the well wishers for food and school. Both grandparents could not hold their tears when they heard that Carol's food, school and shelter will be guaranteed at Oasis of Peace.
Present: She just arrived at Oasis. She loves her new bedroom and is making herself at home.
Future: She wants to be a teacher and a learned lady.
Chrispin
Age: 14
School: Grade 9 at Ngenge High School
Special Talents and Interests: Soccer and farming
Past: Before coming to the Oasis, Chrispin lived with his mother who suffered from depression resulting in taking her life. Chrispin, unfortunately, found his mother, and it has drastically affected him mentally. Upon arrival, Chrispin suffered from depression leading him to avoid talking and smiling to others at the Oasis. An older boy named Trevor, who also goes by “Lucky,” took Chrispin under his wing which has lead Crispin to open up to others. Lucky taught Crispin how to play soccer which has now become one of Chrispin’s passions.
Present: Chrispin is very calm and highly observant of everything around him. Chrispin has adapted well to the Oasis and has been able to open up to and feel comfortable talking about his experiences with Caroline, An Orphans Dream staff member.
Future: Chrispin wants to study mechanical engineering after high school!
David
Age: 14
School: Grade 10 at Ngenge High School
Special Talents and Interests: Soccer
Past: David arrived at the orphanage at age 6 following his mother’s death. He was found in a bush and was given very little opportunity to succeed in school which lead him to be in the bottom of his class. Nonetheless, David was and still is a very sweet boy!
Present: He enjoys having time to himself and helping out on the farm with chores. He enjoys affection and is known to be quiet and well-behaved. David has improved his studies after entering the Oasis, having a high rank of three in his class at one time.
Future: David would love to study mechanical engineering after high school.
Siblings: A brother and a sister
Euphraith
Age: 15
School: Grade 10 at Nkuene Girls High School
Special Talents and Interests: Soccer and singing
Past: Euphraith and her brother's mother passed away shortly after giving birth to the twins. Before the duo came to the Oasis, they were living with a few of their relatives who were unable to care for them due to extreme poverty.
Present: Euphraith is currently in high school and is performing really well. Euphraith is known to be very bright and intelligent both in school and in life. Euphraith is thriving academically and has a very bright future ahead of her!
Future: Euphraith would love to attend medical school and become a successful doctor.
Siblings: Twin brother Benson who is also at the Oasis and a brother.
Hellen
Age: 14
School: 5th-grade Ngenge Primary School
Special Talents and Interests: Signing and hairdressing
Past: Unfortunately, Hellen’s primary caretaker, her mother, passed away leaving her to stay with her grandmother. Due to extreme poverty, Hellen’s grandmother could not properly take care of Hellen.
Present: Hellen is known to be shy with a very big and kind heart. Hellen has adapted very well to life at the Oasis and is happy to have a new place to call home!
Future: She wants to be a teacher when she grows up while doing modelling on the side.
Horston
Age: 16
School: Grade 10
Special Talents and Interests: Drawing, running and soccer
Past: Horston witnessed the murder of his mother. The loss of his mother brought Horston to the Orphanage.
Present: Horston is known to be a very smart, intelligent, and bright young man. He is known to be quite the artist. Horston is proud of his artistic talents and sharp mind. He makes sure to spend time reading each day, so he can learn new things about the world. He spends his free time creating many different art pieces.
Future: He has big dreams of becoming a Neurosurgeon when he is older!
Joseph
Age: 13
School: Grade 6 Ngenge Primary School
Special Talents and Interests: Soccer and playing with his toys
Past: Joseph came to the Oasis after his mother passed away from Malaria. He suffered from malnutrition before coming to the Oasis.
Present: Joseph is very lovable and caring in nature! He is growing strong, overcoming malnutrition. He will soon be doing his sixth grade national exams and joining junior high school. He loves art and making skipping ropes from scratch.
Future: Joseph would love to learn to be a pilot!
Siblings: A brother and a sister.
Joy
Age: 4
School: Nursery School
Past: Both Yvonne and Joy are sisters. Their mother died when Joy was only 3 months old and later the father passed in 2021. Since then, their aunt took them to her house and has been nurturing them together with her own children. When we visited them at their aunt's house, we discovered that they were living in extreme poverty.
Present: She is being welcomed into Oasis of Peace and is very excited to go to school in her new uniform!
Siblings: Joy has an older sister Yvonne who just joined the oasis with her.
Kelvin
Age: 17
School: Grade 11 in High School
Special Talents and Interests: Soccer
Past: Before coming to the Oasis, he was living with relatives because his mother passed from HIV. As a young boy, he was always very passionate about his faith and prayer. As a young boy, Kelvin was consistently at the top of his classes.
Present: He is known to be very happy and extremely outgoing. Kelvin serves as a great leader to the younger group of boys. He has great grades because he is very self motivated in everything he does.
Future: Kelvin is now in high school and hopes to attend University in the future!
Linda
Age: 21
School: 3rd year in Kenyatta University!
Special Talents and Interests: Modeling and cooking
Past: Linda has always had a nurturing nature from the moment she stepped into the doors at the Oasis of Peace. She is vigilant about taking care of the other children who are younger than her.
Present: She is currently in her 3rd year in Kenyatta, she is undertaking bachelor of Education in library science. During the holidays she teaches the kids at oasis of peace and helps them in their studies. She teaches Mathematics and business studies.
Future: She will soon be a professional high school teacher!
Mark
Age: 17
School: Grade 10 at Kerugoya Boys High School
Special Talents and Interests: Playing soccer!
Past: Mark’s mother and father passed away from HIV. The traumatic loss of his parents caused him to lose his first place in school and act out of character.
Present: Mark is known to be an extremely happy and outgoing boy. Mark has overcome his academic slump and is successful in his studies. Mark’s behavior has improved dramatically. He is highly praised for his electrical and technological skills and knowledge.
Future: Mark wants to study computer engineering after high school.
Maryanne
Age: 11
School: Grade 5
Past: Both Maryanne and Josephine are sisters. Their father died in 2014 and the mother died in 2021. They have been living with their grandmother who has been unwell for sometime making it difficult for her to take good care of them. Their aunt is a number of miles away and lives in a rented single room and cannot support them too. Present: They have just come to Oasis and are excited about going to school and their new bedroom.
Future: Both kids are very bright in school and they seem to be responsible children.
Siblings: Maryanne is the older sister to Josephine who is also living at the Oasis!
Mercy
Age: 14
School: Grade 8 at Ngenge Primary School
Special Talents and Interests: Cooking, soccer, and reading
Past: Mercy came to the Oasis from Tanzania. She and her siblings came to the orphanage after suffering from domestic violence and the passing of their mother.
Present: She is known to be very joyful and has a strong sense of humor. Mercy is a great student and performs well in school.
Future: Mercy will be joining high school and hopes to become a doctor.
Siblings: Priscilla, Joyce, and Promise who also reside at the Oasis
Priscilla
Age: 18
School: Grade 8 at Ngenge Primary School
Special Talents and Interests: Storytelling, running, and farming.
Past: Priscilla came to the Oasis from Tanzania. She and her siblings came to the orphanage after suffering from domestic violence and the passing of their mother.
Present: Priscilla has a fun, adorable, and bubbly personality. She has been successful in her adjustment to living with a long-term health condition and sees the bright side in life.
Future: She will be joining the high school next year!
Siblings: Joyce, Mercy, and Promise who also live at the Oasis
Promise
Age: 17
School: Grade 7
Special Talents and Interests: He enjoys playing with his toys.
Past: Promise came to the Oasis from Tanzania. He and his siblings came to the orphanage after suffering from domestic violence and the passing of their mother. Unfortunately, Promise is handicapped and suffers from epilepsy and other disabilities as a result being hit in the head by his father.
Present: Staff at the orphanage have worked hard with Promise to rehabilitate him and continue his education. Promise’s studies are improving, and he can now speak in complete sentences!
Future: He will continue to learn from staff at the Oasis in a homeschool program.
Siblings: Promise is the brother of Mercy, Priscilla, and Joyce who also live at the Oasis.
Rebekita
Age: 13
School: Grade 5 at Ngenge Primary School
Special Talents and Interests: Hairdressing and singing
Past: Rebekita came to the Oasis after her mother’s passing from HIV. Unfortunately, she had no close relatives that could take care of her.
Present: Rebekita is the newest child to come to the Oasis. She has adapted well to her new environment and is extremely helpful to everyone. She is happy that she has a place that she can call home!
Future: She will continue with her elementary education.
Risper
Age: 22
School: She got a 2 year diploma from Cooperative University of Kenya and is interested in pursuing a 4 year degree in Social Work and Community Relations.
Special Talents and Interests: Acting and Singing.
Past: Risper came to the Oasis as a child as a result of extreme poverty. She was known to be playful and joyous as a young girl. She always tried to help the mothers with the other children to the best of her ability. Risper taught the younger children to pray before bed each night and was able to put the younger children in a routine of prayer.
Present: Risper is one of the pioneer children of oasis of peace. She is currently in college pursuing social work and community development.
Future: She is excited for a bright future in community and social work!
Siblings: A sister
MEET RISPER! Watch the Video >
Samuel
Age: 11
School: Grade 6
Past: Samuel is the last born child of his mother and has two sisters. His sisters and he were left in the care of their grandparents. The grandparents could not afford to ensure the children could live in a happy healthy environment, including quality education.
Present: He is currently at oasis of peace. It was a relief to his grandparents that he is now able to attend school and live at a safe place, where he will receive everything he needs to be a healthy child and grow.
Siblings: 2
Stephen
Age: 13
School: Grade 8 at Ngenge Primary School
Special Talents and Interests: He is very obedient, jovial, and outgoing. He enjoys playing soccer!
Past: He is a good and handsome boy who had been suffering and struggling to get food and education since his single mother died in 2017. He had been living under the care of his poor grandparents.
Present: He loves math and science and will be doing his national examination this year to join high school!
Future: He would like to be a soldier when he grows up.
Siblings: He has a brother, Boniface who joined oasis of peace two years ago with him.
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Wincate
Age: 22
School: HS Graduate waiting to attend university!
Special Talents and Interests: Writing but especially creative writing, reading, singing and cooking.
Past: Wincate joined the Oasis of Peace at the young age of roughly ten years old. She was always a happy and caring person for her caretakers at the Oasis.
Present: She is a determined person who always sets out to do what she wants to achieve. She has been often number one in her classes. Wincate just finished high school, and will soon be joining university.
Future: Wincate wants to study nursing!