Compassion in Action: Rehema's Story

Hey Everyone,

My name is Rehema, and I live in the village of Kiberenge with my mom, jjajja (grandma), my aunt, 8 cousins, and 7 siblings. I am ten years old. I met everyone from Compassion in Action almost two years ago when they started a kids’ Bible club at my house. I have loved learning the Bible, singing songs, memorizing verses, playing games, and eating candy every Sunday afternoon. Last month after CIA had finished teaching us about God’s power over the Egyptians with Moses and the Red Sea, CIA asked my mom if I could go to school at Legacy Christian Academy at Sufficiency of Scripture Ministries in Kubamitwe, a village almost 5 miles away from where I live. The school that I was going to was a Muslim school funded by the government. Many kids in my school don’t even graduate from 7^th grade, because our school can’t afford good teachers, and without good teachers it is very difficult for us to pass the national exam that allows us to go to high school. When my mom said that I could go to Legacy, I couldn’t help but run up and hug each of the members of CIA, trying to express my gratitude for giving me a hopeful future. The next month, I went to Master Solomon Kavuma for an interview, and I was accepted!

Even though I have to go back to 1^st grade (I was previously in 3^rd), I don’t really care because I know that going back will help me in the long run. I am so excited to have this opportunity. God is truly taking care of me!

Gratefully,

Rehema

(Adapted from Rehema’s personal testimony)

Rehema

Rehema started her first day of school at Legacy, on February 2^nd,but we need your help to send her to school. Due to the distance and her inability to safely ride a bicycle, CIA is hiring a motorcycle taxi for her to come to and from school. If anyone would be willing to sponsor Rehema’s transportation ($50 per month), or even contribute to a portion of her transportation, please contact me at elisa@sosministries.com. Thanks!