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Our History Timeline

LIGHT OF HOPE HOME & SCHOOL FOR GIRLS OUR GROWTH:

God is at work in Naivasha, Kenya and is giving rise to a powerful force for change.

2004

1998

Boni and Sandy purchased eight acres of land in the Rift Valley outside of Naivasha, Kenya.

2005

Built the dormitory and a temporary classroom. Major milestone: 6 girls welcomed to Light of Hope.

2005
2006

2006

Additional temporary classrooms were constructed. 10 girls cared for by Light of Hope.

2007

30 girls cared for by Light of Hope.

2007
2008

2008

Added electricity and a well, added a front gate, guardhouse and the campus was enclosed for the safety of the girls, and introduced a music program. 40 girls cared for by Light of Hope.

2009

Added a playground, volleyball and basketball court, expanded our chicken coop. 50 girls cared for by Light of Hope.

2010

Added a building for a future medical clinic and office, restroom and shower facility, purchased 7 additional acres and planted organic gardens. 60 girls cared for by Light of Hope.

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2011

Added a high school dorm, four permanent classrooms, purchased uniforms. 65 Girls girls cared for by Light of Hope

2012

We finished the interior of our medical clinic. Installed purified water system, added sidewalks to property. 70 girls cared for by Light of Hope

2013

Major milestone: Our first students graduated from high school. Constructed Wokovu Hall; our kitchen, dining hall and gathering place, property is enclosded for safety, received an Environmental Award. 75 girls cared for by Light of Hope

2014

2014

80 girls cared for by Light of Hope

2015

Dormitory to provide safe living for up to 160 girls constructed. 95 Girls cared for by Light of Hope

2015
2016

2016

Added computer lab and continued leadership development program. 90 girls cared for by Light of Hope

2017

Installed solar panels and built laundry facility. 125 girls cared for by Light of Hope

2017
2018

2018

Installed WiFi tower and expanded the computer lab. 135 girls cared for by Light of Hope

2019

Medical and dental care available to students and staff. 151 girls cared for by Light of Hope

2019

2020

Major Milestone - Light of Hope medical clinic serves community. 153 Girls cared for by Light of Hope

2021

2 new classrooms completed
154 Girls cared for by Light of Hope

2022

Upgrades to sports building and solar

2023

STEM classroom building completed
174 Girls cared for by Light of Hope

2024

Junior High classroom complete