Programs
Children’s
Feeding
Every Saturday, HEMAMA feeds 150+ vulnerable children with nutritious meals. This program has played a major role in reducing malnutrition.
Meals include:
Rice, beans, eggs, bananas, bread, milk, and tea.
Impact:
- Children receive two meals weekly
- Boosts attendance and school focus
- Supports physical and emotional health
Children’s
Library
HEMAMA began as a small children’s library and has grown into a vital learning hub with over 1,000 books.
Children borrow books weekly, join reading circles, enjoy storytelling, and develop a love for education.
What this program provides:
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Access to books
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Literacy support
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Safe learning space
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Reading mentorship
Daily
Bread
This program supports widows who volunteer at HEMAMA. In exchange for their service, they receive essential food items such as rice, beans, and other supplies.
What widows receive:
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Food support
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Community belonging
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Opportunities to serve
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Emotional and spiritual care
Living Water
Ministry
HEMAMA provides free, clean water to the community through a raised water tower.
Every Wednesday, families gather for prayer, singing, and fellowship at the well.
Impact:
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Reduces drought challenges
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Offers reliable, safe water
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Strengthens spiritual community
Kitchen
Vent
This project builds smoke vents in widow households to reduce indoor smoke, respiratory infections, and unsafe cooking conditions.
Impact:
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Healthier living spaces
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Lower smoke-related illness
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Better air quality for families
Chicken & Goat Program
Widows receive chickens or goats to start micro-livestock projects that empower them financially.
How it works:
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Widow receives a goat or hen
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First offspring is given to another widow
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Eggs are bought back by HEMAMA to use in feeding program
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Creates a sustainable income chain
Elijah Jug & Jar
This initiative equips widows and youth with practical, income-generating skills such as tailoring, cosmetology, and technical training.
Success stories from students
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Jessica completed fashion & design training, received a sewing machine, and now earns income.
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Malissa, once a vulnerable child, completed cosmetology training and opened a salon.
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Linda, a HEMAMA orphan, is currently in her second year of a dietetics program.
Sponsored
Children
HEMAMA supports vulnerable children with special needs through financial assistance, medical care, hygiene support, and school access.
Success stories
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Stephanie (physically challenged) — receives daily needs and a wheelchair
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Roselyne (epileptic) — receives hygiene supplies and school support
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Clare Twela — studying Medicine (Dental) at Mount Kenya University with sponsorship that provided her a laptop and academic support
