Thomas Akhwireka
Birthday: May 11, 2013
Clean Water Well: Yes! Well #2
Added to program: June 2018
Family: Grandmother, sister Gladys N and brother Jimmy. Cousins Jayden, Michelle, and Michael live close by.
DECEMBER, 2022 CHRISTMAS PARTY DISTRIBUTION
Christmas came early to our brothers and sisters in Kenya and once again everything was done to tradition just like the pre pandemic years. Every child received new clothes, shoes as well as extra food and toiletries supplies. Among other special gifts were a cow, goat and chicken for select families.
To top it all off, everyone was treated to an end year feast with distinguished Kenyan delicacies served including masala rice, chapatti, deep fried chicken, corn bread and so much more. Further the congregation was filled with joy of getting together in celebration of the end of an eventful yet successful year.
Christmas means so much to many children and adults alike across the globe and as witnessed, Santa managed once again to put a smile on every child's face courtesy of your generous thoughtful giving. It is a season of neighborliness and indeed you all set the bar so high. Happy Christmas!
September 9, 2022
APRIL 23, 2022 DISTRIBUTION
It’s back to school for Students in Kenya and our sponsored children are well equipped with the necessities to face the learning period ahead of them. Each student received the required stationery and text books as well as their regular supply of food and toiletries.
With all their school fees paid fully up front, all our sponsored children will have all the time to focus on their studies without distractions. Through Education we seek to harness our children’s chances at a better tomorrow as well as achieve a ripple effect of change throughout the community through these precious ambassadors.
We wish them all the best in their pursuit of education.
CHRISTMAS 2021 PORTRAITS IN NEW CLOTHES
Joy and abundance filled the air this Christmas season at our resource center in Kenya as Give Amore spread love through gifts, teaching and celebration of the eminent birth of our savior Jesus Christ. Our children had the time of their life, some indulging in their favorite meals and beverages, something that isn’t as common in their homes and daily routines. Topping the list of gifts this time and every other year was new clothes for all our sponsored children, a tradition so popular in the African culture, as well as extra food and toiletries.
August 2021 distribution
JUNE 2021 distribution
February 2021 distribution
2021 JANUARY BACK TO SCHOOL GIFTS
With the dawn of the New Year, it is back to school for all learners in Kenya and despite the raging pandemic world over, the government has carefully crafted a return to school plan to help protect the students against Covid 19 both while at home and school.
Our sponsored children are excited to resume learning after months of staying home due to the global pandemic that led to all schools closing indefinitely. Also given that Kenya has no homeschooling plan in its education system, there is no way she could have kept up with her syllabus.
Armed with books, stationery, full school uniform, and more, students are ecstatic and eager to go back to school and see their peers.
December 2020 Letters to sponsors
October 2020 distribution portraits
June 2020 Distribution
may 2020 Distribution
February 2020 Distribution
DECEMBER 20, 2019 DISTRIBUTION
General Health: Healthy
Nails: Short
Teeth: Clean
Hair: Combed
OCTOBER 26, 2019 DISTRIBUTION
2020 School Grade: Begin 1st grade!
Health:
Nails: Clean
Teeth: Clean
Hair: Head spots
General: Healthy
Thomas received de-worming tables to treat his septic head spots. He will receive a 2nd dose in 3 months time.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM PARTY!
We loved learning more about Thomas and gifting his family with a few school supplies and a coveted futbol!
Pictured: Duncan, Gladys, Thomas and Jimmy
september 7, 2019 distribution
Hygiene
Nails: Short
Teeth: Clean
Hair: Short
Overall: Healthy with some septic spots
JUNE 29, 2019 DISTRIBUTION
Teeth: Clean
Hair: Short
Nails: Clean
Overall health: Good
Favorite part of church: Singing
MAY 28, 2019
2nd semester school supply distribution. He is photographed with Jayden and Ignatius. Love seeing his beautiful smile!
APRIL 27, 2019 DISTRIBUTION
Favorite Sport: Football
When I grow up I want to be a: Driver
General Health: Fine
Nails: Short
Teeth: Clean
Hair: Short
march 2019
Well #2 - originally constructed in May 2016 - Give Amore’s well building team completed renovations to deepen the well an additional 5 feet so that it flows freely in the dry months.
february 2019 distribution
Hair: Short
Nails: Short and clean
Teeth: Brushed
General: Healthy
january 16, 2019 distribution
2019 Grade: Pre-Unit
School: Esokone
Shoe Size: 2
Health: sick and on medication
december 2018 christmas distribution
This Christmas was such a blessing for our Give Amore children! Thomas received:
New clothes
A new Bible
A goat (pictured with sister Gladys)
A chicken
An extra provision of food
A ball
october 25, 2018 distribution
Hair: Short
Nails: Clean
Teeth: Clean
General: Healthy
september 19, 2018 home visit
The team found Thomas at home with his grandmother preparing supper. He looked very happy and well dressed!
AUGUST 25, 2018 DISTRIBUTION
Nails: Short
Ears: Clean
Hair: Short
Teeth Dirty
General Health: Good. No Scalp Infection, treated for jiggers
Photo 2: Gladys, Michelle, Thomas, Michael, Jayden, Jimmy
june 23, 2018 Distribution
Thomas joined us for his FIRST Give Amore Distribution. The American team was there to welcome him with open arms and lots of smiles! Thomas is pictured with Camryn, the daughter of Give Amore’s Founder - Christa Horst. She accompanied her mom for the first time to Kenya this year and quickly developed a bond with this little cutie! Can you blame her?
Nails: Long
Hair: Dirty
Ears: Clean
Teeth: Clean
General: Jigger infested and septic head spots
june 21, 2018
Our team met Thomas while visiting his uncle Derrick’s family at their home. Derrick’s mother Everline cares for Thomas and his two siblings - Jimmy and Gladys N - and her youngest son Dancan who is in the 7th grade. We added all four children to our sponsorship program after meeting them at this same visit. Derrick’s children - Michelle, Michael and Jayden have been members of our sponsorship program for some time, as Derrick is a former employer of TGD. His family is very near and dear to our hearts. His wife Carolyne had just given birth to a new baby boy - Stephen Rivers - on June 9th, and our team LOVED getting some newborn baby snuggles.
Thomas immediately stole our hearts with his beautiful smile. He is 5 years old and has never been in school. We are thrilled to be adding him to our program to give him the opportunity to blossom as a new preschooler.
Well #2 completed by Give Amore in May, 2016 is not flowing strongly. The team believes the well needs deepening and will determine how much the renovation will cost.