The Tikvah Center

26/08/2026

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Bishop Wasonga calls for dialogue and resolution of health workers strike during the free medical camp

Bishop Wasonga has urged the government and health workers to retur...

10/08/2026

WE ARE READY! 🙌🏾
The Bishop Wasonga Foundation Medical Camp is ready to welcome the community of Gem, Central Gem.
As The Tikvah Center, we are honoured to partner in this initiative to support access to healthcare and strengthen our community.
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2
Come and be part of this day of care, compassion and service. ❤️

02/08/2026

Building Communities Through Relationships
The Community Organizers and Relationship Building Teams Workshop under the OMNIA Institute for Contextual Leadership – Kenya, in partnership with The Tikvah Center, remains a powerful reminder of what is possible when people come together with a shared vision for transformative leadership.
Inspired by the vision and leadership of Rev. Dr. Shanta Premawardhana, the workshop challenged us to rethink leadership—not as power over people, but as the ability to build trust, nurture relationships, and organize communities around a shared vision for justice, dignity, and lasting transformation.
Community change begins with listening. It grows through authentic relationships, shared purpose, and collective action. As we equipped community organizers and relationship-building teams, we were reminded that sustainable transformation is not achieved by institutions alone, but by ordinary people working together with extraordinary commitment.
The engagement extended beyond the workshop. We were privileged to join the community for a Sunday service at Ambira High School, where we shared in worship, fellowship, and reflection. We also had the opportunity to visit several Interfaith Peacemaker (IP) Teams, witnessing firsthand the remarkable work they are doing to foster peace, strengthen relationships, and build cohesive communities. These interactions reinforced the importance of contextual leadership that is rooted in the lived realities of the people and inspired by collaboration across faiths and communities.
We remain grateful to everyone who participated and to all our partners for making this journey possible. Together, we are raising leaders who will strengthen communities, inspire hope, and create lasting impact across Kenya.

02/08/2026

Join us for a Free Medical Camp and take a step towards better health.

30/07/2026

Why Chicks? Why Young Mothers?

To some, they are just a few chicks.

To us, they represent hope, dignity, and a fresh start.

Many of the young mothers we work with have faced difficult journeys. Some became mothers while still in school. Others experienced poverty, violence, or stigma that disrupted their education and limited their opportunities. Too often, they are judged for their past instead of being supported to build their future.

That is why we don't simply give out chicks—we invest in livelihoods.

This week, 37 young mothers received chicks together with starter feeds, giving them the resources they need to begin their poultry enterprise successfully. A small flock can grow into a reliable source of eggs for nutritious meals, income to meet household needs, school supplies for children, and savings for the future. It gives young mothers something they can nurture, grow, and eventually pass on to others in their community.

This is about much more than poultry. It is about restoring confidence, reducing economic vulnerability, strengthening families, and creating opportunities for young women to become active contributors to their communities.

At The Tikvah Center, we believe that health, education, livelihoods, and dignity are connected. When a young mother has the means to earn an income, she is better able to care for her child's health, keep her family food secure, and make informed decisions about her future. Economic empowerment also reduces the risks associated with poverty, including dependence, exploitation, and violence.

Every chick we distribute is a small investment in a bigger vision: young mothers who are resilient, self-reliant, and raising healthy, hopeful families.

Because when we empower a young mother, we strengthen a family. When we strengthen a family, we strengthen the whole community. 🐥💛🌱

24/07/2026

Planting a tree is planting hope, food, and a better future. Every seedling is an investment in environmental stewardship, household nutrition, and future livelihoods. Through the Adopt-a-Tree Project, trees and young changemakers are nurtured together—one school, one learner, and one community at a time. Beyond the seedlings, the project nurtures character, inspires purpose, encourages a love for learning, strengthens resilience, and cultivates a deep sense of responsibility toward one another and the environment. As the trees grow, so too does a generation equipped to flourish and lead with compassion and hope. 🌱🥑

20/04/2026

Today, Tikvah Center, in collaboration with Winnam Grassroots, took another bold step in advancing the Project through the distribution of chicks to community members.
This initiative is more than a livelihood activity—it is a statement of dignity, resilience, and possibility. By equipping households with sustainable income-generating opportunities, we are nurturing not just poultry, but pathways to self-reliance and hope.
As we walked alongside the community, we listened, shared, and strengthened a collective vision: one where empowerment begins at the grassroots and dignity is not given, but built—together.

01/04/2026

Unlocking Potential at a Defining Stage of Life

01/04/2026

In partnership with One Acre Fund, we have enlisted young women aged 18–35 as beneficiaries of our ongoing poultry initiative under the RiseWithDignity Project.
This age group sits at a critical transition—between vulnerability and opportunity. Many are young mothers, school dropouts, or at high risk of early pregnancy, SGBV, and HIV. Without stable income or support systems, their choices are often limited. By intentionally focusing here, we are investing where the need—and the potential for transformation—is greatest.
The one-month-old chicks, now ready for distribution, offer more than poultry—they provide a practical, immediate pathway to income, nutrition, and self-reliance. With the right support, this becomes a stepping stone back to education, improved health-seeking behavior, and stronger, more secure households.
This is how change becomes real—targeted, timely, and rooted in lived realities—ensuring young women are not just supported, but empowered to shape their own futures.

24/03/2026

We are grateful to have received 500 Sasso F1 chicks, which we will carefully brood—now at one month old—and soon distribute to families within our RiseWithDignity Project. What may seem like a small beginning carries the promise of nourishment, income, and renewed hope for many households.
At the heart of our work is the belief that dignity is sustained when communities are supported holistically. These chicks will contribute to household resilience, improved nutrition, and the economic stability that enables families to keep girls in school, access health services, and build safer, more supportive environments.
This is a shared journey, and we are deeply thankful for the collaboration with our partner Winnam Grassroots, whose commitment to community transformation continues to strengthen this vision.
Together, we are nurturing more than livelihoods—we are cultivating opportunity, dignity, and futures that flourish.