Non-profit, A Thousand Plus, is thrilled to announce that the #HopeNeedsAHome campaign, to raise funds for the purchase of the property, which is home to Wings of Hope Rescue Home in Nairobi, Kenya, has reached a major milestone, enabling the property to be secured.
In just 8 weeks, $103,347 was raised from 93 individual donations, turning the dream of a permanent, safe home for the young mothers of Wings of Hope Rescue Home, aged 11-17 and their children, into reality.
“This milestone is more than a property purchase; it is legacy work in action,” said Michelle Martin, CEO of A Thousand Plus and President and COO of Cypress Minerals.
“It represents safety, dignity and a foundation for generations of girls to come.”
“When we first opened the doors of Wings of Hope, it was with nothing more than a vision and a deep love for the girls who needed a safe place to call home,” says Muteshi Liuba, founder and Director.
Her own experience working in a home for abandoned girls was the springboard for Wings of Hope, which she and her husband, Irwin Mukonyole, founded together in 2016.
“To know now that this home will be secured for the girls — and for generations to come — fills our hearts with gratitude,” said Irwin.
“Our dream was always that Hope would continue, long after us, and thanks to this global community of care, that vision will live on,” Irwin concluded.
“We extend our deepest gratitude to media partners, industry partners, corporate sponsors and individual donors who leaned in across teams and continents to make this possible, despite the tight deadline,” said Sameer Joshi, COO of Cepham and CFO and Secretary, A Thousand Plus.
What's next?
Fundraising to meet the $140,000 target continues to address urgent repairs and essential infrastructure, so the home can quickly service new residents, with up to 20 enquiries per week for a safe place for pregnant residents to reside and bring their babies into the world in a safe and nurturing environment.
Our wish is for HOPE to continue for the girls — a foundation for their future, dignity and care.