This is the story of Ruth and Favor Gaye who have been on our program since they first started school back in 2018. Daniel Coleman met Mom Frances crying beside the street where he introduced her to Jesus in 2018. See the post we did then: A Miracle Story
Frances and the girls in 2018
Ma Karen with Favor, Ruth, and Frances in 2023
Ruth and Favor have come from a very challenging background. For their safety and well-being, it became clear they needed a more stable and supportive environment, one where they could receive the care, guidance, and supervision.
This past month, the girls moved to Ma Esther’s home. The girls are doing well and are enrolled at the local school!
Ruth in Grade 8
Favor in Grade 7
At the Ma Esther Home, the parents teach the children how to garden. With John Kucuyoiyoigee’s expertise in agriculture and gardening, he encourages the children to learn how to grow their own food.
Eliza watering plants in the garden
Marie Working in the Garden
Mother Korpu runs a baking and cooking business, where the children are learning these skills and help her with sales.
John Kucuyoiyoigee, the dad in the home, has a BA in Education and oversees tutoring the children. They are all doing well in school. John is very connected to the teachers at their school. He is also the Director of our Organic Agriculture Training.
John, Korpu, and the children attend a Spirit-filled church. The older ones participate in the worship team and in the Children’s Ministry.
Daniel and Darlyn with the Ma Esther children
Ruth and Favor with Ma Esther Family
We are confident that Ruth and Favor will thrive in this home surrounded with loving parents and healthy boundaries. We are proud of the youth in this home and how well they conduct themselves. They truly are role models in their community!