How to Spend Your Money

Have you ever wondered to yourself, "What is the best charitable organization for me to give to?" Well I have the answer- The Needy Children's Fund and the Kijabe Vunerable Patients Fund (see the bottom of the Oct. 2nd blog for instructions). Oftentimes we worry that our charitable donations are going to extortionists, large administrative costs, or the salaries of the millionaire CEOs, but not in Kijabe. All of the money that is donated to the Needy Children's Fund goes directly to pay for the bill of the children who are hospitalized in the pediatric ward of Kijabe Hospital. See Dr. Jennifer Myhre's blog about it. Many mothers and fathers are willing to sell their phones, means of transportation, livestock, etc. to help their children get better and this fund helps them cover the bill. 

The Kijabe Vulnerable Patients Fund was setup by Dr. Mike Mara to help two brothers who came from rural Northern Kenya with disseminated TB who are going to need extensive surgeries. He received an overwhelming response from generous people and these two boys who were bed bound and knocking on death's door now have the chance to play with their friends again. His last two blogs tell their stories. I have seen what God's grace looks like on a worried mother's face when she realizes that she is finally catching a break through these funds.

 There are so many great needs in this world to give our time and money to, but this opportunity is compelling because it represents such an obvious good- to relieve the stress of money on an impoverished family and to help alleviate the suffering of a child. I fully support giving to local charities and local churches who are working in your community, but don't forget how potent your dollar is to these families in Kijabe and how good it feels to give!