Maureen Kazira Kenyanya, 2024 IWI Mentee, Extends Support to the East African Mission Orphanage – Courtesy of IWI.

From October 19th to 21st, 2024, Maureen Kazira Kenyanya, a 2024 mentee of the Impact Wave Initiative (IWI), provided meaningful support to the East African Mission Orphanage. This orphanage is home to 69 children, categorized by age as follows:

• 0-6 years: 1 boy
• 7-10 years: 1 boy and 1 girl
• Teens: 37 boys and 29 girls

Purpose of the Visit
The primary goals of this initiative were:

1. To offer love, encouragement, and a sense of belonging to the children.
2. To impart essential life skills, including:
   • Personal grooming and mental health awareness.
   • Discovering their purpose and achieving academic excellence.
   • Developing meaningful friendships and goal-setting strategies.
   • Building self-confidence and staying positive despite life’s challenges.
3. To create a safe space for open dialogue through a one-on-one Q&A session, addressing their questions, concerns, and aspirations.

Donations Provided
With the generous contributions of well-wishers, the children received:

• Clothing
• Toiletries: Tissue paper, sanitary towels, soap, body oil, washing powder, and detergents.
• Food supplies: Flour, rice, sugar, salt, and juice.
• Footwear: Shoes suitable for various ages.

This outreach initiative underscores IWI’s unwavering commitment to empowering vulnerable communities by fostering resilience, hope, and practical life skills. By creating opportunities for growth and support, IWI continues to inspire impactful change in the lives of underserved populations. Thank you, Maureen, for your unwavering support. We at IWI recognize and deeply appreciate your efforts and dedication.

Images From East African Mission Orphanage.