we make a

Difference

Hope 4 Kenya is committed to aiding Kenya’s vulnerable communities and ensuring a comprehensive approach to making a positive difference in Kenya.

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Our Story

Founded in 2019, Hope 4 Kenya emerged as a community-based initiative stemming from the bond between Peter Chek and Steve House. Our organization was established with the aim of turning the aspirations of underprivileged children into reality, particularly those unable to afford essential educational necessities like uniforms, supplies, and school fees.

Our core objective is to reignite the ambitions of children who had relinquished their educational dreams due to limited resources. Our organization is dedicated to reintegrating these children into schools, thereby enabling them to recognize and nurture their innate potential, fostering optimism in the lives of the despondent and support for the helpless. The guiding principle was that through education, “Every Child is a STAR.”

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our journey

FEBRUARY 2019

Hope 4 Kenya becomes a CBO

In February 2019, Hope 4 Kenya’s journey begins as it transforms into a Community-Based Organization (CBO).

JULY 2021

Hope 4 Kenya reaches nonprofit status

In July 2021, Hope 4 Kenya achieved a significant milestone by obtaining nonprofit status in North Carolina, marking the start of a promising journey.

FEBRUARY 2022

Hope 4 Kenya earns 501(c)3 status

In February 2022, Hope 4 Kenya received the 501(c)(3) designation, signaling a major step forward in its mission and a bright new chapter in its journey.

MARCH 2022

Received Non-Profit Designation in Kenya

In March 2022, Hope 4 Kenya’s dedication bore fruit as it received nonprofit designation in Kenya, ushering in a new era of hope and positive impact.

APRIL 2024

Completion of Higher Ground Guest House

It began in 2022, and in the spring of 2024, Higher Ground Mission House was ready to receive guests. Higher Ground is a place of peace, refuge, and renewal where team members can connect to GOD and nature

OCTOBER 2024

First Mission Team to Support Projects

In October 2024, Hillary’s Mission 2024 arrived. Hillary is the daughter of a dear friend who has been my roommate in Kenya for a number of years. She has instilled a love of Kenya and the Kenya people in her daughter. Very appropriate for the first team at Higher Ground.

our Team

The Kenya team

Elizabeth Newsome

CEO

Peter Chek

Kenyan Board of Directors Chairman

Bobbie Kinyanjui

Kenyan Board of Directors

Santa isaac

Kenyan Board of Directors

Thomas Chek

Kenyan Treasurer

Nancy Wambugu

Kenyan Board Secretary

THe U.S. team

Elizabeth Newsome

CEO

Steve House

U.S Board of Directors
& Kenyan Board Liaison

Marsha Myers

U.S. Secretary