An Opportunity She Couldn’t Pass Up

“My name is Synthia. I am twenty two years old. I have been sewing  for two to three years. I enjoy it. I can sit here all day doing it, especially kids' clothes.” - Synthia

Before moving to Nairobi, she grew up in a rural part of Kenya.

“My mother is a farmer. I used to sell bananas. The education there was not that good. Because of health challenges, I couldn't perform at my best level.” Synthia

Bad living conditions eventually caused her to contract typhoid like symptoms. But then she was invited to a ministry supported by CBN’s Orphan’s Promise called Our Home.  Here children are given everything they need to thrive, including a quality education and resources for their future success.  Synthia recovered from her illness and excelled in her studies.

“I had a dream that one day I’ll go to Niarobi, so when the opportunity came I knew that my dream was coming true. Staying at Our Home was a very good impact. I learned to be responsible at Our Home. Mum Ruth, really instilled responsibility in us. For the first time I saw her, I just told myself, "This is a mum." I got to know God on a deeper level. Every Sunday, we would go to church, and then we came back home, and did devotions. We were asked to speak up in front of people, and that gave me a lot of courage.” - Synthia

She also learned that God gave her the gift of sowing.  We paid for her college courses in design and tailoring. Now as a seamstress she makes enough to rent an apartment and help others. She regularly visits the children at our home and uses her skills to make clothes for them.

“So, Synthia, I have been in children's homes before, but these children are so happy and they're dressed so beautifully. I'm stunned to learn that you made all of those clothes. You studied this.” - Terry

“In school, you are taught to use patterns. But as you go outside and work with people, you learn to use free hand. What really helped me to become as good as I am is my teacher back in college. She really encouraged me. And the advantage I had was the children here at Our Home. I felt so good when I saw them wearing what I had created. In class, when people would want to make clothes for children, they would call me because I was like an expert.” - Synthia

“What does that make you feel, obviously, there's a creative gene in you that's amazing.” – Terry

“I always feel very, very blessed. My biggest happiness is the kids. I love seeing them smart. That's my vision, to always make them smart.” - Synthia

“I can tell they know they look good. Yeah. That's because of you. Wow. What a wonderful gift.” - Terry

“Actually what motivated me the most is when you grow up at Our Home, you see people blessing you, you keep receiving blessings. You receive, and you also learn to give. I give, and I chose to give to Our Home.” - Synthia

“Synthia has a gift, she could take that gift and run with it. Synthia is here giving back to

the place that gave to her. She's only twenty two and knows the value of that. Don’t have to say more.” - Terry

“I want to say a big thank you to Orphan's Promise for the support I received because getting that kind of support is rare. I thank God I came. It's by God's grace. I pray that one day I can also have the same kind of heart that you have of supporting orphans and vulnerable children.” Synthia

What a beautiful example of how CBN partners share the love of Jesus around the world with people in need! If you’re not yet a partner, we invite you to join us today. Help bring God’s love through initiatives like clean water wells, medical missions, feeding programs, and so much more—all in the name of Jesus! Join us today and become a part of what God’s doing through CBN partners.