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In the village of Villa Linda, Guatemala, clean water has always been more than a convenience—it’s been a daily struggle.
For years, families faced the
November 7, 2025
In the village of Villa Linda, Guatemala, clean water has always been more than a convenience—it’s been a daily struggle.
For years, families faced the
I first learned about The 410 Bridge in 2008 when I was a young high school student in a rural village called Ngaamba in eastern
Severe flooding recently swept through remote farming communities along the Rio Grande de Matagalpa in Nicaragua. Torrential rains destroyed crops, killed livestock, and left families
For most children, the first day of school means sharpened pencils, new shoes, and a nervous smile. But for a child living in extreme poverty,
Across the hills and valleys of rural Guatemala, you’ll find classrooms filled with potential. Children eager to learn. Teachers devoted to their calling. Communities that
Two years ago, our partnership with the Kiu community officially came to an end—but the story didn’t stop there. In fact, it was just the
In the vibrant, close-knit community of Rancho Viejo, Guatemala, joy was overflowing as students, teachers, parents, and community leaders came together to celebrate a moment
In the heart of Vista Hermosa, Guatemala, something extraordinary is unfolding.
Recently, the community of El Mirador gathered with joyful hearts to celebrate the inauguration
In the heart of Ulu, Kenya, something extraordinary is happening. It’s not a new school building or a groundbreaking technology—it’s something much simpler, yet profoundly
Ronaldo Solís Gómez, a 47-year-old man from Aldea El Triunfo, Guatemala, has faced many challenges in life that have tested his resilience and strength. From
Every year on April 10th, we celebrate 410 Day—a day where we come together to support communities in need and fuel sustainable, Christ-centered transformation. This
We have some incredible news to share—The 410 Bridge is thrilled to welcome Mission: Hope into our family! For years, both of our organizations have
If we’ve spent any time together, you’ve probably heard me this before: pay attention to who walks through the front door.
That was some
We couldn’t be more thrilled to share this exciting news with you!
410 Bridge is expanding into Indonesia, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic! This monumental
This season, inspired by the words of Isaiah 54:2, we’re embracing what we’re calling our Season of Expansion.
“Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch
Christmas in Kenya is a time of vibrant joy, deep-rooted traditions, and cherished family moments. From bustling cities to quiet villages, the holiday season is
Exciting progress is underway in Kahuria Community! Recently, 43 trainees graduated from a four-week Business Skills Training (BST) program, equipping them with the tools they
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from Kamaku Primary School in Ulu Community! Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, a brand-new
Despite the community’s green landscape due to its Mediterranean climate and proximity to Mt. Kenya, access to clean and safe water has been a long-standing
When most of us think about mission trips, we often picture building houses, painting schools, or distributing food to those in need. While these projects
In July, I had the privilege of leading a Kenya Open team, and I’d love to share some of the experiences that left a lasting
You may be curious and want to know, “When is a good age to start going on mission trips?” Well, I am glad you asked!
The most difficult part of preparing for a mission trip usually isn’t learning a new language or adapting to a different culture. The hardest part
One day at church I felt a calling or a nudge that God wanted me to serve in a different way. I looked through my
Our partnership with Kiu community started way back in 2009 making it one of the first communities to partner with the 410 Bridge since its
If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to go on a mission trip to Kenya, allow me to do my best to try to put
Embarking on a mission trip with The 410 Bridge is an invitation to witness the transformative power of holistic community development—a paradigm shift in the
Embarking on a short-term mission trip is an incredible opportunity to serve, learn, and grow. As trip advocates, you’re not just traveling to new places;
I work with the 410 Bridge under the Education Program as the Sponsorship Coordinator. In the Education Program we work with public schools in all
To Get Things Done I turned 60 a couple of years ago. I hadn’t struggled with starting milestones decades before, but the decade with a
Our team from Faith Promise Church (Knoxville) chose these three words to tell our story about our journey to the village of Irigithathi, Kenya. The
We asked the team in Kenya to share about their upcoming general elections. Fred Mwashimba, our Trips and Logistics Manager in Kenya, gives us a
I have been sitting here staring at the screen trying to come up with the words to write down to capture just an ounce of the
Our 410 Bridge team in Kenya held their first-ever Community Service Day on April 8th in the community of Tumutumu. This was a special time for
In the midst of our affluent Western homes, societies, and lifestyles, we all think we have a pretty clear understanding of what poverty is and
A young Kenyan man stood up and addressed the room, almost all of whom were his elders. “We are Christian husbands only when it suits
Chembulet, Kenya The landscape of Chembulet is beautiful with rolling fields of wheat and barley, situated in the Central Rift Valley near the border of
This week’s guest blog comes from 410 Bridge trip participant, Sam Serio, who took a unique journey that led to Kaihura, Uganda with a team from Emmaus
Just last week, a team of high school students visited the communities of Piatre and Camp Marie in Haiti. Today’s story comes from trip participant, Jamie Williamson.
Today’s guest blog post highlights our friend and partner in healthy global missions, Paul McGuinness, from our partner church, Parker Hill Community Church in Pennsylvania.
This week’s guest blog post comes from a Kiu, Kenya trip participant. Enjoy! I don’t know if you have ever been at a point in
Today there are exactly 2 weeks until Christmas Day! For some of us, that invokes an increased level of anxiety. For others, a deeper breath.
In Isaiah 55, God so clearly laid out his intentions for His people (that’s us too!) when He said: “Listen to me, listen well: Eat
As we draw near to the end of this first day of December – a month that holds so much HOPE for us who believe –
Seasons. They are a natural part of our journey with Christ, just as they are with the earth we inhabit. We are looking up from
This week we will hear from a guest blogger who recently visited her 410 Bridge sponsored child in the 410 community of Kaihura, Uganda. Meet
Today, we are thanking God for His fruit of faithfulness, for we have certainly seen it lived out in a dear servant of 410 Bridge,
Today we pause to honor and celebrate the life of a dear friend of The 410 Bridge and Canopy Life Academy, Angie Bevilacqua. Angie went
As we live fully this last day of 2014, we reflect on all that God has done and we lean in to a new year
It has been said that life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall. The season brings a richer sense of expectation,
Today, we celebrated our friend and colleague Shem Odhiambo receiving his U.S. Citizenship, after living nearly six years in Georgia. Shem currently serves at The
Many often ask the question of the true impact short-term mission trips can make on a community or country that seems to have such immense
If going on a mission trip to Uganda is on your bucket list, NOW is the time to take that step! Or maybe you have
We are currently seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager to join our team! The MarCom Manager is responsible for and committed to crafting our message,
Ysmich Auguste is our newest Community Child Advocate (CCA) for the community of Chadirac. Ysmich will be working with the children and families in our
“If You Want to be a Leader, You Must First be a Servant” This was the foundation of Daniel Rouzier’s training at the Global Leadership
The gift of livestock can mean many things to a family in need: improved health, a source of income, and an education, but it can
Have a new year’s resolution coming? Want to go on a mission trip? Take a look at our Open trips in 2014! Open Trips An
Today’s guest blog is by Marty Vance from Lucia Baptist Church. Why Haiti? Why Kenya? Why go on a short term mission trip to any
What if, instead of giving another gift card, you could give someone the gift of health? Anna is a 57-year old woman. Her family lives
Calling all Grandparents, Aunts, and Uncles! Are you finding that shopping for your teenage grandchild, niece or nephew is more challenging the older they get?
The following story, courtesy of Farm Radio Weekly, is the incredible, life changing story of Mrs. Teresia Muthumbi, a small-scale farmer in Kenya. She received
My husband and I are blessed beyond measure, as are our friends. Last year for Christmas, we wanted to find a way to honor our
The water storage tank at Kiria Primary School, that began construction in June, is complete! With the completion of this tank, and the expansion of
Still looking for the perfect gift for someone special? For $35 a month, you can sponsor a child in your loved one’s name and give
Are you struggling with gift ideas this Christmas? Why not give the gift that keeps giving? The gift of livestock can provide an individual and/or
The pastors of Chadirac attended the Pastors’ Conference hosted by The 410 Bridge in August and, when they returned to the community, they began teaching
You may be asking yourself “Why livestock? What difference can that gift really make?” Joyce Waruguru is 32 years old. She is a widow and
Kwambekenya and Karima pastors held an interdenominational fellowship at Kwambekenya Stadium. This fellowship crusade was a big milestone for Kwambekenya; for sometime now, the pastors
The pastors have decided to hold one joint crusade per month hosted by the churches of Karogoto; they have decided to host the crusades in
We are deeply saddened this morning by the passing of a dear friend of the 410 Bridge family and a faithful women of God. Salome
We are excited to share part 2 of Melissa Edge’s blog journey to Uganda. You can follow Melissa’s story and her beautiful life insights on
The children of Kawira received Bibles in September! They are carrying them to church and school, and many of them have been reading their Bible
The following is a blog from one of our trip participants, Melissa Edge. You can learn more about her personal journey from her blog: Loving
The Daraja Children’s Choir of Africa is one month into their Fall tour! Its been amazing so far with events in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland,
September was an AMAZING month for Maliarette, Haiti! The community’s water project is complete!! There is now safe water available in Maliarette! In addition to
The pastors from Ngaamba and Kiu participated in a two-day workshop. The theme of this workshop was “Back to the Bible.” The pastors discussed the
We finally have some great shots to share with you from our ImagiNations event in Scranton PA this past Monday! What an inspiring night! Daraja
Today, Daraja Choir got to see NYC, Lady Liberty, Ellis Island and Hudson Bay. Thank you to ALL who made this possible!
A Youth Conference was held at Endana Secondary School where over 160 youth from local churches attended. The topics taught were dreams and vision, education
The Ebenezer Church of Bohoc held a Youth Conference in late August. There were 250 youth in attendance from the Bohoc community and churches, as
The 410 Bridge is continuing to monitor the situation at Nairobi’s Westgate Mall in Kenya. Our Kenyan staff are keeping us up to date, multiple times each
The youth have become more involved in their churches; they have been attending Sunday school every week & many have joined the church choirs. They
Next week on September 23, we will hosting the 5th Annual 410 Bridge Golf Classic at the exclusive Hawks Ridge Golf Club! You won’t want to
In late August, Woody Cadet, The 410 Bridge Community Coordinator for Chadirac & Agronomist, hosted compost training for Chadirac farmers. The training focused on how
In just two weeks, we will hosting the 5th Annual 410 Bridge Golf Classic! The tournament will be September 23, 2013 at the exclusive Hawks Ridge
In case you missed the Daraja blog post this week… here’s an amazing update on their adventures with Duck Dynasty!… As many of our followers
The Segera Preachers Fellowship hosted a Youth Conference in August. The conference focused on engaging the youth in outreach programs. They also held baptisms and
In just a few weeks, we will be launching our Events season at The 410 Bridge! If you are in the Atlanta area, please be
We have quite a few exciting things going on in the U.S. this fall!! If you are in the Atlanta area, please be sure to
We know the ministry of Daraja is made possible through incredible people like you, that we love to call family. The needs of Daraja Children’s Choir
The Maliarette Clean Water project is making great progress! The community has established the Water Committee and Promotion Team; the community and leadership training is
In the past few months, the pastors of Kiria have been holding prayer meetings and discovering new ways to reach more of their community. They
If you had the opportunity to experience a Daraja Choir concert this Summer, you know just how special these little ones are! This year’s choir
July was a quiet month in Cercady. The community has devoted themselves to The 410 Bridge Sponsorship Program; taking profile pictures and getting as many
This is a beautifully written blog post from a member of the Crosspointe team in Michura Kenya last week. Thank you Crosspointe for being an
You may have heard that there was a fire in the Nairobi International Airport that broke out early this morning. The fire is believed to
In early July, the community hosted a 3-day Pastors and Church Leaders Seminar. This seminar focused on empowering the church leaders to be more effective
The Daraja Children’s Choir of Africa departed this week for Uganda to spend a precious 6 weeks at home before returning for their Fall Tour.
The first phase of the Kawira Water Project is complete! The community members are now able to pipe water to their farms and homesteads. The
Today’s trips highlight is from the New Hope Church team in Kiria, Kenya. If you’d like to follow their trip to the very end, check
The community of Kwambekenya is doing extremely well! The big news in the past month involves clean water, the health clinic and classroom block construction!
The following is a blog written by trip leader Betsy Foy for the globalx blog. Thanks Betsy for serving so beautifully and partnering with 410
The Daraja Choir is having a blast kicking it around Florida as their final two weeks of summer tour set in. This weekend, they will
Breaking news! The College of Charleston’s basketball team visit to the 410 Bridge community of Leveque, Haiti is hitting the news!! Check it out… Script
The Living Water Treatment System (LWTS) in Chadirac continues to give the community clean water. The community members work together every day to keep their
Daraja Children’s Choir had a fabulous July 4th, celebrating with the community of West Monroe Louisiana, that is– Duck Dynasty Country. Thank you to all
There has been a lot of great things happening in Bohoc, Haiti the past month… Bohoc hosted a team from North Point Community Church in
Last week, 410 Bridge just sent the first team to a new community called Oban, Haiti. We are excited to report that the team was
It is the rainy season in Haiti, which means there is an increased risk of community members contracting cholera from unclean water. Fortunately, there has
The following is an update from the SeaCoast Church team in Leveque Haiti. You can follow the rest of their trip here. Day three in
WOW! Its going to be a busy week in our 410 Bridge communities in Kenya and Haiti! We have SEVEN teams on the ground in
So if you haven’t been following, Daraja Children’s Choir of Africa is making their rounds in the Southeast during their Summer tour! They’ve been really
When we first arrived in Endana, there was an existing water tank a few kilometers outside of the community in an area called Mbogoini; this
There are another 4 teams traveling this week… again 2 in Haiti and 2 in Kenya. We are so thankful for our international staff who
Daraja Children’s Choir of Africa is almost half way through their summer tour! Be sure to check out Daraja’s tour schedule and find a time
May was an exciting month for the community of Ereri! The parents of the local nursery school students have hired a new teacher for the
This week, we have FOUR teams ont he ground – 2 in Kenya and 2 in Haiti. A Memphis-area Chick-fila is taking a team to
We recently received this report from Cate, our Kenya education subject matter expert. She oversees the education programs in all of our communities. This was
We were so blessed to have Daraja in the 410 “hometown” of Atlanta this weekend. What an incredible encouragement as they worshipped at Grace Church
We are happy to announce the Karogoto Knitting Facility is now OPEN! The Grand Opening was held on May 25th and the women have moved
Our international staff are all taking a deep breath right now in preparation for the FOUR teams that will be leaving the U.S. this Thursday.
If going on a mission trip is on your bucket list, NOW is the time to take that step! Or maybe you have already experienced
We hope that you will join Daraja for a worship concert this summer or fall. We truly believe that the investment in their lives
Hi folks! LOTS of stuff going on in the trips world for 410 this week! We have 5 teams on the ground in Kenya and
This Sunday, June 2, the Daraja Children’s Choir of Africa will be here in Atlanta! Be sure to join us at Fellowship Christian School at
We hope North Carolina is enjoying the Daraja Choir! Here are the upcoming dates for this week’s concerts. Don’t miss tonight’s worship experience in Thomasvile
What 410Bridge Partners Are Saying – Pam from The 410 Bridge on Vimeo. Meet Pam Markley from CrossPointe Church, a 410 Bridge partner church
Our 2013 Daraja Children’s Choir of Africa wants to meet The Robertsons from Duck Dynasty! (and we had a lot of fun making the video!
This week we have one team on the ground as we warm up to the Short Term trip season this summer. 13 college students from
Hang on to your hats, North Carolina! Daraja Children’s Choir of Africa is headed your way! Here are their upcoming concerts for this week. We
Thank you to everyone who came to ImagiNations 2013. We LOVED seeing you there! We hope you were encouraged to GO BIG for God because
We are excited that so many of you have purchased a ticket to our event tomorrow night- ImagiNations: What Happens when Love Does. We want
Here is a sneak peak of what you will be experiencing when you come to ImagiNations: What Happens When Love Does on May 9th! Be
Bob Goff will be joining us on May 9th at ImagiNations, to be challenging YOUR imagination to dream about WHAT HAPPENS WHEN LOVE DOES!!. Get
Eddie Kirkland We are so excited to announce that Eddie Kirkland,
The Daraja Choir is excitedly gathering to start their training for their trip to the U.S. in just a few short weeks! We are beyond
We are more excited than you can imagine to announce that the Daraja Children’s Choir of Africa will be returning to the US in 2013!!
Endana Celebration from The 410 Bridge on Vimeo. Make a difference today in honor of World Water Day! Go to our website and help us
If going on a mission trip is on your bucket list, NOW is the time to take that step! Or maybe you have already experienced
We were so excited to participate in the DRIVE Conference at NorthPoint Community Church last night as they encourage and inspire thousands of church leaders.
It all started with a rather interesting message from our deaf pastor, Pastor William, in Leveque Haiti… Hi all world,now I see the throw in
Thank you so much to the 100+ leaders for our 2013 teams who came to Atlanta this past weekend for training and development! We enjoyed
The 2013 Daraja Children’s Choir of Africa have passports in hand and are eagerly awaiting their visas. Please be praying for this precious group of
Calling all sponsors!! We have an amazing opportunity to assist our children in Kenya in making it to High school. This year, we had over
We’ve been partnering with 410 Bridge in Karogoto, Kenya since 2007. It’s been thrilling to come alongside the leaders in that community and help them
It was a BIG weekend in the Leveque deaf community. William Saint Eloi and Berthide Cius were married on Saturday, Feb 2nd. The new Leveque
GREAT NEWS! The results for Kenya’s national 8th grade exam has come out and all of our communities have been doing PHENOMENAL. The average test
The final stages of the church construction are beginning as the roof goes up in the community of Leveque Haiti!
Yesterday, we told you about Ragan – one of our former Daraja Choir interns– and her amazing attitude of faith and generosity as she struggles
There are times in the 410 Bridge journey when there are almost no words for our amazement at what God is doing… I think this
One of the things we love about what we do at 410 Bridge is the amazing connections that happen when a church community partners long-term
As a child, I have always wanted to go on a mission trip. I have dreamed of helping others in many places. I wanted to
the final Post from Kaylin Spink: One of the highlights of our trip was for our teammate Mary to meet her two BrightPoint students she
Today’s post is a “my 410 moment” from Kaylin Spink who visited Karagoto this holiday: When I arrived in Karogoto, Kenya a few weeks ago,
Hello – I was part of the 10 person team who traveled to Bohoc, Haiti the day after Christmas for the Children’s camp and I
Last year our friends and partners at Choose to Invest hosted an event called Run for Orphans in Alpharetta, GA. The 2012 event was a huge
One of the organizations that 410 partners with in Haiti is Mission of Hope. They have been instrumental in our efforts to relocate a community
The 410 Bridge Trips Department is looking for an intern to serve with us during the summer of 2013! After reviewing the details below, if
As you know, Daraja means “bridge” in Kiswahili. Well, this week, some of our Daraja alumni encountered and overcame a pretty big “daraja” in real
This past week, my holiday team traveled with some of the Daraja Alumni to the Kitengela Glass facility. To be honest, my only hope was
This year at the Daraja Alumni Retreat, we tried something new and started focusing on the individual talents of the students. We offered different creative
Last week was the Daraja Alumni Retreat in Kenya… one of the highlights of my year! For the next few days, I’d love to share
This week there are several teams on the ground in Kenya. One of them has been doing a creativity track in Kawira, as well as
originally posted August 2009… Here are Why We Fight reasons 1-3 that James wrote on his recent trip to Kenya. Don’t forget to check out Part 1 and Part 2 for
This post was originally blogged in July of 2009. We are so thankful to an awesome God for all He’s taught us and done in
This week, as we lead into the new year, we are choosing some of our favorite past posts… reflecting on what we know and how
This week, as we reflect back on the year and years before… as we prepare for a new and exciting year of adventure with God,
This Christmas, give the gift of livestock to a family in Kenya… but also make a memory! Here is a step by step of how
The Christmas List is a program based on Isaiah 1:17 that provides sustainable income-generating livestock for the most needy families as identified by the Leadership
The Christmas List is a program based on Isaiah 1:17 that provides sustainable income-generating livestock for the most needy families as identified by the Leadership
Today is an exciting day! GA Gives Day is a special 24 hour online giving event and 410 Bridge is a proud participant. Check out our
Bible distribution continues in the community and schools of Karagoto! It is incredible to see the faces and pictures of all of you who gave
A: Everything was egg-cellent! The Christmas List is a program based on Isaiah 1:17 that provides sustainable income-generating livestock for the most needy families as
As the Bible distribution continues in Kawira, we really can’t thank all of the people who donated this past year to deliver Bibles to the
The long awaited Bibles were delivered at Ngaamba and Mwanyani Primary schools last week… ” with lots of joy and jubilation by the school” (as
What do cows get when they are sick? Hay fever! Alright, alright… Have you herd enough of these udderly ridiculous jokes?! Then check out http://410bridge.gostorego.com/
The Christmas List is a program based on Isaiah 1:17 that provides sustainable income-generating livestock for the most needy families as identified by the Leadership
Did you know you can provide sustainable income-generating livestock for the most needy families in our 410 Bridge communities in both Kenya and Haiti for
This Christmas, Spread the good MOOs! This program is based on Isaiah 1:17 and provides sustainable income-generating livestock for the most needy families as identified
The two most recent hurricanes have impacted our communities in Haiti. We are receiving reports of flooding, mudslides and impassable roads, which means limited access
The two most recent hurricanes have impacted our communities in Haiti. We are receiving reports of flooding, mudslides and impassable roads, which means limited access
My incredible journey with the 410 Bridge began January 17, 2012. First stop, Haiti service trips coordinator. I am the person that created your in country
Our final two Daraja spotlights of the week are Anthony Nganga (2009) and Rahab (2008). Both of these students will be sitting for the KCPE
Do you remember Kelvin and Julius from Daraja 2010 ? Well, Guess WHAT! They are moving up to High School this coming January! We are
Can you believe it? This year, we have over 20 Daraja Alumni moving from Primary School into Secondary School. When this happens, we try extra
We are so excited for the Daraja Alumni who are about to enter the 9th Grade!! In Kenya this is a HUGE deal…. even bigger
Just a reminder to all you golfers! We had to reschedule our 410 Bridge 4th Annual Golf Classic from its original date (October 1st) to
Lots of great projects are being completed in the community of Kiria, Kenya. Thanks to New Hope Church who recently visited and helped with some
Thanks to Dave, from NorthPoint church who shares his story with us today… About this time last year, I was attending church alone as usual.
Haiti Staff- Jedlain Geffrard from The 410 Bridge on Vimeo.
This week, 410 is featuring guest blogs from Newspring Church, one of our amazing church partners. Click Here to check out more about NewSpring. This post
This week, 410 is featuring guest blogs from Newspring Church, one of our amazing church partners. Click Here to check out more about NewSpring. Over the
This week, 410 is featuring guest blogs from Newspring Church, one of our amazing church partners. Click Here to check out more about NewSpring. This post
This week, 410 is featuring guest blogs from Newspring Church, one of our amazing church partners. Click Here to check out more about NewSpring. This
Thank you to Mira from Crosspointe Church who is our guest blogger today! So I’m back from Kenya and after a few days of decompressing
The people of Haiti may be poor, but in a way, we are poorer. The people living in the remote villages in Haiti may not
Can’t attend on October 1st? Be a Phantom Golfer! Maybe you live too far from Atlanta to come to our 4th Annual Golf Classic.
Check out our trip lists for 2013! If you didn’t have a chance to get to Kenya or Haiti this year, this is the perfect
My 16-year old son is a “highly functioning Asperger’s” child. That is what they have labeled him. I must admit I have been in the
There’s only two weeks left to get signed up for our 410 Bridge 4th Annual Golf Classic! We’d love to see you there and enjoy
Before going on our mission trip to Haiti with our youth ministry, I remember our youth minister, Andy Dykhouse, telling us that adults and teens
We’d love to see you at our upcoming golf tournament at the Golf Club of Georgia on October 1st, 2012! Please consider entering as a
We love Pastor Chavannes! Give us a comment or shout out if you love him too! HaitiBios-ChavannesFINAL from The 410 Bridge on Vimeo.
Kenya… It’s a place where love happens! Not the kind you’re used to! It’s something deeper! It’s breath taking, joyful, contagious, overwhelming, and I crave it!!!
We would love to see you and your friends at our upcoming 4th Annual Golf Classic on October 1, 2012 at the Golf Club of
You are invited to our 4th Annual 410 Bridge Golf Classic! We’d love for you and your friends to join us at the exclusive Golf
It’s amazing what partnership, faith and hard work can produce! Check out this short video on the Mwihoko Women’s group in Karima Kenya! WomensWeaving-v2-web preview
We received the following this morning from Kyle, on the ground in Haiti: All is calm down here now – many areas were flooded but
I’ve been in Kenya for about 7 months now, and I just came home a few weeks ago. This past Monday, I started back to
Karagoto schools received new school sweaters this month, thanks to BrightPoint sponsorships and the 410 Educational programs. The sweaters were distributed by a team to
You may have heard through social media by now, but we are so excited to announce that 410 Bridge was mentioned in last Thursday’s edition
My recent trip to The 410 Bridge community of Maliarette, Haiti with my church, West Hills Church, was a life changing experience for me. The
In 2009 I did not know where Kenya was. It was never my dream to travel to Africa. I had never been out of the
Again, we have a guest blogger:Kyle Rechke, 410 Bridge Haiti staff member extraordinaire… His insights are a bit lengthy today but totally worth it! Take
Our trip to the community of Maliarette in Haiti with The 410 Bridge was a wonderful opportunity to experience the difference between giving for the
This summer, 410 had an amazing intern, Cody Cantrell, who ran the 410 experience at BigStuf camp and helped send thousands of Bibles from the
We know you are all wondering what a 10-day trip to Kenya is like. Recently, First Baptist Clinton, SC visited Karima Kenya and did such
The ladies of 410 Bridge Haiti have started a micro-enterprise of bead-making! While there is still a ways to go to make this product available
Today’s guest blogger is Andy Dykhouse, the youth director of West Hills Church in Omaha, Nebraska who recently took a team to the 410 Community
I met a super-cool high-schooler several years ago. Her name is Jaime Colman. Jaime is a world-changer. Her church – Parker Hill CC – was
The people of Kawira had a really big week last week… Not only did they receive their very first service team from their new partner
This week, we have been catching up on the “goings-on” of Kyle Reschke in our 410 Bridge Haiti communities. With so much going on in
This week, we are catching up on the activities of Kyle Reschke, 410 staffer extraordinaire in Haiti… Earlier this week we welcomed a new baby
As we mentioned yesterday, there is so much going on in 410 Communities in Kenya and Haiti that sometimes its hard to keep up without
We are a little behind in our “Kyle Updates”.. so we are catching up this week. So much has been going on in 410 Communities
This week, First Baptist Church of Bossier City, LA is in Karima, Kenya. Bossier’s children’s ministry raised money this summer at their Summer Survivor (VBS)
Concluding our “Young Men on a Journey” series, we will hear today from Will Tumlin, Luke Cummings, Jakeb Stuntz, and Brantley Bell. As the Journey team
Throughout the summer, the new medical clinic in Ngaamba has been coming together! Here is a video made by the most recent NorthPoint team to
June 7-16 a group of 17 people from North Point Community Church partnered with the 410 Bridge to go and serve in Ngaamba Central. While
It’s almost unbelievable that The 410 Bridge is entering into the 3rd quarter of community updates for the year. 2012 is flying by and many
We have been so encouraged by the growth and leadership of the young men on the Journey Team this year. We have asked them to
What happens when injury becomes a way for God to teach you? Check out Doug’s story to find out.. Doug recently fractured his ankle on
We are so amazed at the excitement and participation of the BigStuf Camp students who have been sending Bibles to Kenya as a part of
The recent SeaCoast church team posted this blog which we thought was pretty funny! Enjoy! You know your in Haiti when… when you are at
Today’s post is from the Seacoast Church team blog… The World Changes When You See It Differently (Rick Warren)…. It’s hard to find the words
Monday the Seacoast Team (in Haiti) team helped a newly married woman till (used loosely meaning shovels, pick axe, rakes and tons of elbow grease!) her
This week, we are sharing from the Seacoast Church blog of their trip to Haiti! Three Languages, One Love… Praise God! We’re finally on
This week we will be sharing as Seacoast Church blogs their trip to Haiti. So far, they have arrived, spent time with playing with the
It’s hard to try and sum up all that has happened in the past few weeks here in Kenya. So far the Lord has
The most recent blog post from The Journey team in Kenya! Throughout the rest of the journey we will be periodically posting thoughts from the
The Journey team is group of college students, led by Choose to Invest, serving in Kenya for 2 months this summer. To follow their summer,
The Journey Team is a group of 20+ college students, led by Choose to Invest, serving God in Kenya this summer. To follow their trip
Here’s a short video of The Journey Team working on The Rejoice Project in Ngaamba! To follow our Journey team, check out their blog here.
We are ecstatic to let the world know that after much waiting and challenges getting to India, Baby Ifran Leshan finally had his open heart
We have been blown away by the students at BigStuf Camp this summer! Our challenge to them was to DO BIGSTUF and to send Bibles
this guest post is from the Northstar Church blog, recording their visit in Kenya… 7,537.76 miles. That is exactly how far it is from the
I recently had the blessing of traveling back to Haiti with a small team from the College of Charleston & Seacoast Church. We spent our
From Kyle Reschke, 410 Bridge employee – Haiti… Bonjou!! I hope this post finds you all doing well and loving life amidst grand adventures.
Heading into the summer and with many of you traveling to our 410 Bridge Communities in Kenya, we would love to share the most recent
Heading into the summer and with many of you traveling to our 410 Bridge Communities in Kenya, we would love to share the most recent
From the blog of Kyle, 410 Bridge employee in Haiti… Bonjou!! I hope this post finds you doing well and loving life amidst grand adventures.
Heading into the summer and with many of you traveling to our 410 Bridge Communities in Kenya, we would love to share the most recent
Heading into the summer and with many of you traveling to our 410 Bridge Communities in Kenya, we would love to share the most recent
Heading into the summer and with many of you traveling to our 410 Bridge Communities in Kenya, we would love to share the most recent
Growing up in a family of seven, I have always had a passion for people! My parents brought me up in a pretty special home
Summer of 2007 I was happy to help out 410 Bridge and co-host two girls from Daraja Children’s Choir. I agreed to cook dinners, make
I’ll admit that my role with The 410 Bridge has it’s advantages. When the 2008 Daraja Children’s Choir was formed , I was able to meet
Bonjou!!! Greetings from Haiti. I write to you this morning from the mountains of Haiti as I overlook the sunrise over the ocean. I hope
After I spent the fall of 2010 traveling with the Daraja Children’s Choir, it was a no brainer that I was absolutely in love with
A few weeks ago I spoke at Ole Miss University to a gathering of college students from the Wesley Foundation. These students were AWESOME!! They
Over the course of the spring semester I have spoken several times (via skype) with students at Gallaudet University. Gallaudet is the largest and most
Becoming a sponsor of dear, sweet Betty Harriet Wanjiru has truly changed my life and my relationship with God. I was never raised to be
This afternoon, I had the privilege of speaking with a 10 year old girl, Ashton, and her mom. Ashton attends a local public school and
The gardens behind the new homes have become a true source of pride for the families who have moved into the Leveque community in the
Several members of the Leveque, Haiti, Deaf community gathered for art lessons taught Esdras Delva. Also a member of the community, Edras used his beautiful
The women of Karima, in the Mwihoko women’s group are continuing to expand their talents. Now they are making not only rugs and wool shawls,
For all those who love Christopher, our beloved Karima community rep… You’ve for sure heard this story. For those of you who haven’t, you’re in
In the month of May, The 410 Bridge is focusing on our quality education sponsorships for all of our 410 Bridge communities in Kenya. Our
The medical camp was amazingly successful. First of all, if you would have told me that a team of 17 people could work together cross-culturally
Recently, a team from Camp Highland, including founder, Bill Chapman, visited the communities in Kinangop in order to build an interactive outpost in the community
Following the 410 Bridge model to be led by the local Leadership Council, members of a recent service team set out to answer the request
Today’s post comes from a guest blogger, Kyle Reschke, who is currently serving long term with the 410 Bridge in Haiti. For the last couple
Each school break, thanks to our Leadership Sponsors and BrightPoint for Children, the Daraja Alumni gather to learn more about leadership and to be discipled
Solar lights have been installed and are functioning in the new community!! The deaf are enjoying their new gathering places opportunities to convene outdoors through
Since the 2011-2012 Daraja choir tours were cancelled, you may think that Daraja has disappeared, but rest assured folks that it’s alive and well. We
New projects and ongoing construction continue to add improvements to the schools in the Kawamaitha Primary School!
On a recent beautiful spring afternoon in Leveque, Haiti, competition was fierce as a large crowd cheered on the Deaf vs Hearing soccer teams
Sometimes, there are eloquent ways to say things that bring more meaning to a moment. Then, at times, the simplest way is the best.
We here at the 410 Bridge have officially dubbed April 10th, “410 Day” and we had to take some time to celebrate! We are incredibly
Do you want your life to make a difference? Without even knowing you, I feel fairly confident that the answer to that question is a
This is a repost from Kyle (410 Employee)’s personal blog: www.kyleinhaiti.com Enjoy! This post will be more of a progress and programming update and I
Ngaamba community recently met with the NorthPoint service team to break ground on their new community medical clinic! Needless to say everyone is excited! Unlike
Artistic talent among members of the Haiti Deaf Community should not have surprised anyone. Proving once again, “deaf can do”, the art class suggested by
Friday was a big day in the community of Kandaria, Kenya. For years community members have struggled to access medical care, pregnant women have
The 2nd quarter of Community Update Calls begin this Wednesday! For the month of April, The 410 Bridge will be updating you on the communities
Recently, the 410 Bridge subject matter expert in Kenya traveled to the community of Michura to launch our new education programs there. To say the
For over a month now, the families of our deaf community in Haiti have been moving into their new homes. Here is a blog entry
The clinic in Kandaria is almost finished! Currently, the community is working on the staff housing which is 60% completed. We hope to have the
Have you ever wondered how that beautiful rug or awesome blanket in your house was made? Well, our Mwihoko Women’s group in Karima are becoming
We are excited to announce the addition of a new 410 Bridge Community: Kawira, which is near Thika. Recently, the members of Kawira traveled to
Today’s post is a re-post from The Current. The full article and more information on the Rotary can be found at: http://www.thecurrentplus.com/news1.html Illuminating Haiti Roswell Rotary
The community of Karagoto came out in huge numbers last month to say thankyou to the Parkerhill community church for the bible and Hymn books
The new school building in Kwambekenya is starting to come up! This week, Prairie Lakes Church will be working along side the community to help
In the recent past, the Mwihoko Women’s group in Karima were given looms to learn weaving! In addition to beautiful scarves and blankets, they are
Thanks to the efforts of the 410 Education program and the partnership with BrightPoint for Children, Ngaamba Primary school has received new desks!!!
By: Jeremy Gardner At some point during most short-term trips to a developing nation, if we are honest with ourselves, we have to wrestle with
Guest Blogger: Jeremy Gardner There are certain Bible names that never quite make it to the most common baby names every year. Some are just
One of our Partners – Choose to Invest – is holding a 5K Fun Run on March 31st. All the proceeds will help provide projects
We are in the process of recruiting an intern to run our 410 Bridge Experience this summer at all the BigStuf Camps in Panama City
Again, we are amazed at the humor and truth that can be spoken by funny people! Here’s a blog from Jon Acuff’s STUFF CHRISTIANS LIKE…
It has come to our attention that a handful of our window users have experienced a virus that may have caused their computers to shutdown.
The 410 Bridge’s quality improvement program in primary schools is beginning to show consistent improvement. The goal is to improve the quality of education for all the
Guest Blog by Jeremy Gardner: Chris Waddell was a talented ski racer at Middlebury College. In 1988, on the first day of his winter break
Because there are TONS of people out there who are smarter and funnier than we are… Here’s some thoughts from Jeff Goins (an incredibly awesome
We want to thank everyone who came out for Trip Leader Training this past weekend. We truly enjoyed our time with you and we are
A 410 Bridge service team recently helped the deaf assemble a large tent that was generously donated by the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).
We love it when other people say things we think… but funnier. Today’s referred blog comes from Jon Acuff’s Stuff Christian’s Like blog… The Mission
The 410 Bridge October 2011 Service Team treated the pregnant ladies in the deaf village to a Christ inspired foot washing. Team member, Melanie Glenn,
Ingenuity at its best. This Haitian gentleman living in the Haiti Deaf Village makes and sells cooking grills using tire rims and hub caps as
Bonswa!! I hope this message finds you all loving life and feeling passionate about the awesome work of the day here in Haiti . The
Today’s guest blogger is Jeremy Gardner, friend of The 410 Bridge and a pastor in Savannah, GA. Playing the Second Fiddle: In a bluegrass band,
Members of the Haiti Deaf Village Leadership Council have enjoyed learning about the components of good leadership as they have grown together, becoming more and
“There was no rice sorting today. Instead, I was handed a small black bag and 4 knives. It didn’t take me long to realize that
We are excited to introduce Wendell Robinson to you as our newest 410 Bridge U.S. team member! Wendell is serving as our service trip coordinator
I was in the Segera area last Thursday with a small team of US executives on a vision trip. During our time in Endana and
“We did home visits today. It was like stepping into National Geographic. At this time of year, they are in ceremonies when the boys become
The 410 Bridge Trips Department is looking for an intern to serve with us during the summer of 2012! After reviewing the details below, if
The Daraja Holiday Trip came to Kenya Dec 26-Jan 3 to facilitate the second annual Daraja Alumni Retreat. We had SO MUCH FUN as we
The Holiday Open Trip participants to Kwambekenya had an amazing time seeing community leadership take charge. The team was scheduled to use 410 project dollars
Generosity is using what you have to serve others!! Here’s a short glimpse of how we’ve seen that at work… Our team had a goal
We want to give a special shout out to all of our Partner Churches! We are pumped to see all that this year has to
Here’s a snapshot of the Bible Distribution in Ereri by NewSpring Church. While in the Ereri community the team had been working with a group
You may have heard about Journey internship… And you may have heard about how God is transforming lives through the 10 week summer experience And
Journey Internship is a 10-week global discipleship experience in collaboration and partnership with 410 Bridge, Camp Highland and Choose to Invest Inc. Designed for college
Our deepest gratitude to NorthPoint church members and their generosity! Thanks to you, Ngaamba will receive a health clinic which will serve over 20,000 people,
As we look back on 2011, we are so excited to reveal all the amazing things that God has done! Thank you to everyone who
We are extremely proud to share with you the names of over 1000 people who traveled with The 410 Bridge in 2011. Thank you each
God continues to do amazing things through the churches and individuals who partner with The 410 Bridge. God is using His people and His Church
This Christmas, The 410 Bridge partnered with you to send classic storybooks to the children of Kenya. In just a few short days, these books
Here at 410 Bridge we are all about service. Our organization was founded on the principles found in 1 Peter 4:10. Peter tells us “To
Time is almost up for our 2011 STORIES project! Its the last day to Send a STORY to Inspire, Create STORIES for Life and Connect
This past summer, a trip participant who went to Kawamaitha Primary School in Karima Kenya left with a burden to raise funds for textbooks at
Thank you to Tate, an 11 year old girl who is leading the way and showing us how to connect our story to those around
Access to water opens new doors for those that live nearby. This was evidenced in Kiu where a community member decided he could now begin
Please consider giving the gift of a STORY this Christmas to a child in Kenya. It’s a gift that can inspire and teach. Your gift
We rejoice with these women on their hunger for the Word of God! Community Report October… “Today, the women were overjoyed when they received bibles
The countdown to our December 15th deadline is on! There’s only 14 days left to send a classic children’s book to a child in Kenya
This Christmas, you and your family can join 410 Bridge in sending STORIES to inspire hundreds of children in Kenya. By sending a classic storybook,
Guest Post by Justin Snell. As I was going back through my pictures last night I came across this photo. The more I flipped through
On July 27, a sweet lady in Endana was blessed to give birth to little Baby Mary Irene. The joy, however, was short lived as
The women of the Mwihoko project in Karima, Kenya have been learning various handicraft skills in knitting and paper-bead making. This August, they were funded
Recently, NorthPoint Church sent the first-ever all men’s team to Ngaamba. This is the first time that 410 Bridge has been able to facilitate an
Recently, NorthPoint Church sent the first-ever all men’s team to Ngaamba. This is the first time that 410 Bridge has been able to facilitate an
Recently, NorthPoint Church sent the first-ever all men’s team to Ngaamba. This is the first time that 410 Bridge has been able to facilitate an
Recently, NorthPoint Church sent the first-ever all men’s team to Ngaamba. This is the first time that 410 Bridge has been able to facilitate an
The clinic in Kandaria is in its final stages and looks to be done on time. Below are some pictures of the progress!
We hope you will decide to participate in our STORIES program again this Christmas! Send a classic story book to a child in Kenya, encourage
Tomorrow starts the national 8th grade exam in Kenya. In many ways, this 3-day exam is like the SAT of Kenya, except that it is
Here is a pic of Joe and I with Gladys from Karogoto. She approached me before our team left and said that she had been
The following is a blog entry from the Stunz Family (formerly of Lake Jackson TX, now living in Singapore). This story captured our hearts and
OOPS! A point of clarification here… In our haste to share our excitement, we combined some of our efforts in other 410 Communities with what
Its that time of year! Time to start thinking about how we will not only receive but GIVE this holiday season. The 410 Bridge invites
Just a quick update on the latest information from Kenya. One of two Kenyan suspects arrested for the two grenade attacks in Nairobi plead guilty
In the book of Judges there was a guy names Gideon. Back in the day, he was tending to his stuff and the Midianites were
Earlier today we received a text from our Kenyan Country Director informing us that a second incident involving an explosive device detonated near a bus
Late last night we learned, through a report from the BBC, of an incident at a nightclub in downtown Nairobi. We immediately reached out to
Family and friends, Some of you may be aware of news reports describing conflict on the Kenya / Somalia border. We are aware of the
We have a great opportunity for you and your family to connect with a Daraja child! This year, we were hoping to find sponsors for
Friends, as many of you may know, the Daraja Children’s Choir of Africa had to cancel its 2011 tours when our request for Visas was
This summer, Newspring Church took on a huge goal: to provide bibles for every family in the community of Segera where they partner. It was
We are so thankful for the success of our first medical missions team to the community of Ngaamba, Kenya. Thanks to the hard work of
We want to thank everyone who came out to see us at Catalyst 2011. We are so thankful for your participation in our Stories project
The children of Ngunguru Primary School in Karagoto now have water at their school! For these students, this changes everything! Instead of spending precious school
We can’t wait to see all of our friends at Catalyst 2011! Be sure to come by the booth and check it out! We have
This is a video recently made by NorthStar Church, in Panama City Fl. Northstar has an incredible heart for the community of Kiu, Kenya where
The following was written by one of the members of the Parker Hill Team to Karagoto: If the goal of The 410 Bridge is to
Our Kenya Country Director, Andrew Guuru, traveled this week to Mikoni– an area devastated by the drought and famine. Last week, our 410 Bridge communities
As some of you may know, parts of Kenya are currently experiencing extreme drought. It’s a serious problem and is affecting much of the country.
We recently received this report from Muchai, our Kwambekenya Community Representative, regarding the Women’s Cow Co-Op in Kwambekenya. For all those involved, it has been
We’ve been working in the Segera on a full-time basis since 2008. That may seem like a long time to some, but in the world
If you are interested in traveling to Kenya an Haiti in 2012, our open trips are now posted!! We would love for you to travel
We have been so excited to see the Kandaria Medical Clinic start construction this year. Thanks to the efforts of Carmel Baptist Church (Charlotte, NC),
The community members of Karagoto and a team from Parker Hill Community Church in Scranton PA are digging ditches for water pipe that will bring
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