In 2011, a famine crisis hit Kenya. It was caused by a perfect storm of events: prolonged drought, escalating food prices, and an influx of refugees from conflict-wrought areas in Somalia and Ethiopia. Disease infiltrated the Horn of Africa, tearing apart families and adding to the general suffering. The mission in Nairobi, Kenya began in 2012, they work around the clock to meet the needs of people physically, and spiritually.

The CFSOP Kenya Order has Been Established!

September 2022

Thanks to your abundant generosity, the Compassionate Franciscan Sisters of the Poor have been able to establish their Order in Nairobi, Kenya! The Sisters have been training dedicated candidates in their Formation programs over the past few months. YOU have been able to provide classroom necessities including chairs and desks along with household essentials such as a stove, refrigerator, sewing machines, and more!

Your support has also helped open the Mercy Child Care Center, which aims to give working mothers the care and counsel they need to give their children adequate nourishment including childcare during the day and night. The Child Care Center both empowers mothers and saves the lives of children who would normally be left unattended under different circumstances.

The Sisters have also started a feeding program at Maua Primary School for forty children who do not have access to daily meals. Along with this initiative, they also volunteer as part-time teachers at the school and assist with administrative tasks.

Your kindness has already changed the lives of many in Nairobi. Sister Rita Bandola personally thanks Catholic World Mission and YOU for your selfless giving:

“All these humble works and the growth of our dear Sisters and our Kenyan mission and Queen of Hope Formation House and Child Care Center have been helped and made possible through the kindness of CWM and we are truly grateful and thank God for His infinite mercies!” –Sr. Rita Bandola