Tumutumu Celebrates Graduation
After nearly a decade of partnership, prayer, and steady investment, the Tumutumu community in Kenya has reached a powerful milestone. They have officially graduated from
December 19, 2025
After nearly a decade of partnership, prayer, and steady investment, the Tumutumu community in Kenya has reached a powerful milestone. They have officially graduated from
This year, your generosity has helped us achieve remarkable milestones in Kenya, bringing hope, health, and opportunity to communities that have long dreamed of change.
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This Giving Tuesday, 410 Bridge and Mission: Hope
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Blog by Kurt Kandler I used to think that education was the backbone of development. I was wrong. It’s economic development. Sure, education is a
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This update is straight from our 410 Bridge Haitian Staff. Project / Programs Currently Running: Sponsorship program Water project Savings and Credit Ministry BST program
This community update is straight from our 410 Bridge Staff in Haiti Project / Programs Currently Running: Water project Sponsorship program Goat project Economic development Cow project
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The following is an update from Edwin Indeche, our Agronomist & Foundations for Farming (F4F) Trainer in Kenya. What is the main purpose of this
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An awesome success for Mivukoni and Mataka communities in Kenya! Our Business Start-up Trainer, Micah, launched this joint course with both communities at the beginning of April with more than 50 trainees
An awesome success for Mivukoni and Mataka communities in Kenya! Our Business Start-up Trainer, Micah, launched this joint course with both communities at the beginning of April with more than 50 trainees
Business Start-Up Training (BST) is an incredible program where people learn skills and strategies for starting small businesses. Ndibai has been able to receive a
Business Start-Up Training (BST) is an incredible program where people learn skills and strategies for starting small businesses. Ndibai has been able to receive a
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[The following report is from our Kenyan agronomy team about our Foundations for Farming initiative in Ngaamba. It’s in raw form so please pardon any
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Women in the Haiti Deaf Camp making hemp bracelets for sale in the USA. Proceeds will go towards supplies for their newborn babies.
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