One of the most important ways ETO works towards sustainability is through our farming programme.

We are delighted to report that we recently harvested 70 bags of maize from the ETO farm, with each bag weighing approximately 100kg.

Alongside this harvest, we have also purchased 109 bags of beans weighing approximately 90kg each.

This food will now be distributed amongst the children we support and the schools we work alongside, helping ensure that vulnerable children continue to receive nutritious meals despite ongoing challenges with drought, rising food prices and difficult economic conditions.

Food remains one of our largest ongoing expenses, so every successful harvest makes a significant difference.

We thank God for providing this harvest and for the continued support that enables us to feed children who would otherwise go hungry.

In our previous update, we shared the wonderful news that several of our young people had successfully completed their studies.

We have since received letters from some of these students expressing their gratitude to Educate The Orphans and to the supporters who stood beside them throughout their educational journey.

Reading these letters is both humbling and inspiring.

Many of these young people came from circumstances where completing their education seemed impossible. Today they are looking towards brighter futures because somebody they may never meet chose to care.

To every sponsor, donor and supporter, these letters belong to you as much as they do to us.

Your generosity has helped transform lives.

We are grateful to report that the Kenyan government recently provided KES 85,000 (approximately £500) to help schools strengthen security measures.

This follows concerns raised nationally after the tragic school dormitory fire in Kenya that resulted in loss of life and led to arrests of several students.  You can read more about this incident by following this link below.

The funding will help schools improve safety and security arrangements, providing greater protection for children under their care.

We have also been thankful to receive additional support in the form of food assistance, helping supplement our feeding programmes during challenging times.

Many of our supporters regularly ask how they can pray for the children and staff connected with Educate The Orphans. We would be grateful if you would remember the following requests in your prayers:

• Pray for Livingstone, who recently required hospital treatment following a medical issue. We pray for wisdom for his doctors and a full recovery.
• Pray for Christopher Gicugu, who is currently receiving medication for heart-related health issues, alongside other medical issues
• Pray for peace and safety across Kenya as communities experience unrest and demonstrations in some areas (3 people were killed at anti-Ebola facility demonstrations)
• Pray for the continued health, safety and education of all the children under ETO's care.
• Give thanks to our Lord God that He continues to provide us with the resources we need to feed, educate and support every child He entrusts to us.

Thank You
May God bless you abundantly.
The Educate The Orphans Team