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
When a child is sponsored, the impact reaches far beyond one student. After more than a decade in Kiu Community, we have seen how child
Seeing real, long-term transformation is the heart of why we do community development. It’s one thing to launch programs or build infrastructure, but it’s entirely
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.
It’s easy to read statistics about poverty around the world and feel empathy — but until you step into the shoes of someone living on
At 410 Bridge, our goal is simple: empower communities to thrive independently. Ndibai is a remarkable example of this vision in action. As this community
In Ulu, a semi-arid community where farming and livestock rearing are often challenged by unpredictable rainfall, residents are finding new ways to thrive. Recently, 61
A New Year frequently evokes a multitude of emotions, deeply influenced by various reasons based on the season of life one is at. For many,
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
This month, we celebrated an incredible milestone at Mugaa Primary School—the completion of a brand-new 3-classroom block equipped with 120 lockers. This achievement is a
For 410 Bridge, Giving Tuesday isn’t just a single day of giving but a powerful reminder that transformation requires collective effort. When you support organizations
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
The last term of the year in Kenya is usually met with mixed reactions. Every high school student is excited and counting down to their
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!
A mission trip is not just a one-week experience to check a box. An intentional mission trip that is outcome-driven provides an opportunity to bring
I’ve always asked “Why is Kenya so different?” “What makes it so special?”
Being a part of a Global Missions team, I have had
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
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
Despite the living conditions (some families had lack of water access, no electricity, no transportation, living in a one or two room home made from
Sharing About My Trip Over the course of three beautiful weeks, I had the privilege of traveling to four different communities in Kenya that the
Written by Joyce Rutto, our Entrepreneurship Officer in Kenya, who plays a crucial role in providing follow-up and mentorship to BST beneficiaries. Read below as
State of Mind If you haven’t heard by now, I wrote a book. It’s titled “If You Really Want to Help” and it will officially
Belonging To Kwambekenya was one of 410 Bridge’s first communities in Kenya. How the community got its name is rooted in its founding a few
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
Mzee Eldad Kabinga is over 80 years old and cares for his last-born son, who recently completed high school, in Tumutumu, Kenya. He is a
“If I could tell 410 partners one thing it would be……..” blog by Lucy Andrew, our Kenya Sponsorship Coordinator My journey with the 410 Bridge
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
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
My eye-opening interview with 410 Bridge alumni Victoria Mutua Written by Brittany Weibenga When Victoria reached the seventh grade, she was at the top
My eye-opening interview with 410 Bridge alumni Victoria Mutua Written by Brittany Weibenga Although Victoria was still a young child, she was responsible for
Every year, all across the globe, children anxiously await the arrival of jolly ol’Saint Nicholas gliding through the skies guided by his magical reindeer-led sleigh.
Sit back, relax and take this brief journey with me as I describe the 410 Bridge model, what makes it different from other missions’ models
Kiu, Kenya is one of the first communities The 410 Bridge began working in. “Kiu” means “thirsty” in Swahili, and the area is semiarid. When
You’ve heard the saying “water changes everything”….well thats because it’s really does. Clean water doesn’t just help stop water borne illnesses, it can transform a
The Foundations for Farming training in Chembulet community kicked off on February 1st and lasted through the month with 40 community members from Chembulet actively
During the pandemic, it was very clear that our Business Start-up Training was going to be put to the test. What we taught, how we
Check out this video below to hear how the Pastors in Mugaa community have benefitted from a bible distribution and Pastors Training. Helping the local
We all know 2020 was difficult in a multitude of ways. 2021 is beginning more hopeful….but it is not necessarily different than how 2020 finished.
One of the most important things we do when entering a new community is building a strong and solid foundation with the local leaders. The
Huge steps have been made to making safe water more readily available to the entire community. Ndibai already had safe water and a tower was
Recently, our Kenyan Staff saw an opportunity to engage students in Irigithathi in a big way! This last year has been taxing on students, teachers,
We are excited to share a big win for Kahuria Community! A brand new classroom block was recently finished which not only created more conducive
Progress is continuing to be made in Chembulet community! As you may know, it has been a difficult journey to find safe drinking water in
This year has thrown the world for a loop. As a community development organization that exists to help people lift themselves from extreme poverty, we’ve
Thanks to the generosity of our partners and the dedication of the Ndibai Leadership Council and the 410 Bridge staff, there is really amazing work
This month, four communities in Kenya were able to participate in a BST online mentorship program. Not only were trainees able to talk about their
This week, we wanted to continue to update you with the most important information we know about how COVID-19 is affecting our communities, but we
Over the last two weeks, our global team has been working tirelessly to reach our communities with food, education materials, megaphones – used for socially
During this time in history, the world is experiencing opportunities to innovate how we serve and love one another. Thanks to the generosity of our
If I’m honest, I don’t have a ton of confidence in the modeling or predictions being circulated these days. The ‘experts’ are doing their best, but
During this time in history, the world is experiencing opportunities to innovate how we serve and love one another. Thanks to the generosity of our
During this time in history, the world is experiencing opportunities to innovate how we serve and love one another. Thanks to the generosity of our
During this time in history, the world is experiencing opportunities to innovate how we serve and love one another. Thanks to the generosity of our
During this time in history, the world is experiencing opportunities to innovate how we serve and love one another. Thanks to the generosity of our
During this time in history, the world is experiencing opportunities to innovate how we serve and love one another. Thanks to the generosity of our
Thank you all so much for your continued support of our COVID-19 Relief Plan, for praying over our communities and our staff, and for checking
Thank you to everyone who continues to tune-in and watch our COVID-19 video updates. They are packed with information on what is happening in each
As of today, thousands of Food Supply Kits have been distributed to families in Kenya, Guatemala, and Haiti because of your generosity! Thank you! Due
We are actively trying to keep our 410 Family, partners, supporters and prayer warriors up to date with each thing we learn as it comes
Hello, 410 Family, Each day, even each hour, we learn new information about how COVID-19 is affecting our communities and countries we work in. Below
As things progress around the world and in the countries where we serve as 410 Bridge, we want to be proactive in keeping all of
We are excited to get Discovery Kids officially launched in Tumutumu and Irigithathi, Kenya! The program focuses on discipling and mentoring young students from the
Edith’s story is one of courage, humility, and strong personal character. Noticed amongst her community as a leader and go getter, the Business Start-up Training
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
Summer for The 410 Bridge means trips are in full swing and there are a lot of logistics that go into embarking on a trip
We wanted to update all of our trip participants and people who are invested in and support Chembulet community, that Mr. Vincent Ruto a member
Recently, a team of pastors from Monroe, Louisiana travel to Kenya, where they, along with Samson, our Discipleship Coordinator in Kenya, facilitated a 3-day conference
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
The idea of building maternal health shelters was an idea that was created by the women in our communities who wanted to come up with
Discipleship August 2017 120 Members of the Kiria commuity participated in a discipleship training program. The main purpose of this activity was to share the love
“The programs of The 410 Bridge are the fruit of relationship that we build on both sides of the Bridge.”Kurt Kandler, Executive Director Today, I’m
Here in North America, we get the incredible opportunity to have access to further our education through Universities, Colleges, and Vocational Schools. Young adults in
Trips season is coming up quickly and that means fundraising is in full swing! Our good friend & 410 advocate Jenny wrote a blog to
Hear from the teachers and students at LLmejoole Primary School, about their desk distribution and how this is going to improve the quality of education
Check out this update on education in Mivukoni community! Thank you to everyone who supports and loves Mivukoni! Your generosity is creating change in the
Check out how Foundations for Farming is making an impact on the lives of the community members in Kiu! Thank you to everyone who loves
Check out how young James in Ngaamba community is doing after his heart surgery! Thank you to everyone who met James and has been praying
Why should you go? Why raise the money? Why travel half way around the world? Why put yourself outside of your comfort zone? When we
Awesome news from Kahuria! The construction of a new block of three classrooms at Mikaro Primary School has been completed in Kahuria, Kenya! The community
We are really grateful for our partner, North Point Community Church and Scott Harrison Founder of charity: water, for bringing awareness to the global water crisis last Sunday at
Check out the update below from our Entrepreneurship Officer, Patrick Mwai, speaking about different sustainability projects happening in Kiu and how they are positively impacting
The Greenhouse Farming activity is an income-generating activity for Mivukoni Primary School to ensure that the school sustains education programs using the funds generated from
We wanted to share with a pretty awesome update we received from Ndibai community! The water project has been running smoothly even with increased water
Soin Primary School in Chembulet recently received text books for their students in Class 8. Previously, the ratio of textbooks to students was 1:10 and
For those of you not familiar with jiggers, they are small sand fleas that burrow most frequently into a humans hands or feet. It is
It has been a long time coming for Kiu in regards to getting clean drinking water to the community, but it has finally happened! The
Excited things are happening in Karima community in regards to water! The community has recently began a project with the goal of distributing water from
New update from Patrick Mwai, our Entrepreneurship Officer about the ongoing fish farming project in Tumutumu! Watch the video below to hear an update on
We love hearing stories of transformation happening in individual families and in communities at large. Foundations for Farming has been a program that has consistently
A very exciting update from Soin Primary School in Chembulet, Kenya, where the school now has resources to begin improving the quality of education! Thank
We are so proud of our 410 Bridge Sponsorship Program alumni and how they’re using their gifts to give back. They’re truly breaking cycles of
In honor of International Women’s day on March 8th, we’re taking the month of March to honor 410 Bridge women. Throughout the month, we’ll be
Ndibai community in Kenya recently completed their clean water project! Watch this video update and hear from Anthony Nginya, the Leadership Council Chairman, about this
Maggie Wanja is our 410 Bridge Kenya Health Coordinator and has been making big strides throughout her time with us to train as many women
Foundations for Farming in Ngaamba community has, no doubt, been one of the most excited projects to watch the progress on. The landscape has transformed
Watch this 2016 recap of the economic growth in Tumutumu and Karogoto, Kenya. Patrick Mwai is our 410 Bridge Kenya Entrepreneurship officer and has been
At the end of 2016, a textbook distribution was held at Ole Sultan Primary school in the community of Ndibai. Thank you to all child
This fall, a text book distribution took place at Kahara Primary School in Karogoto. Here are some updates of thanks from the teachers and students
Read some excerpts about Gregory’s recent trip to Ndibai, Kenya! We love hearing trip participants’ stories… send us yours on our Submit Your Story page.
Read all about Jennifer’s first mission trip! Thanks for sharing your story with us, Jennifer. Share your story with us here! This was my very
[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
We love hearing stories from trip participants! Here are some highlights from Dietra’s recent trip to Ndibai, Kenya. I met Dorcas the first day in
Read some highlights from Heather’s recent trip to Ndibai, Kenya! Spoiler alert: these sponsorship stories will steal your heart. Have a story to share?! Send
We LOVE hearing stories from people who go on trips with us! Read about Lisa’s trip to the Segera area in Kenya below… Thanks for
The following report is from from Maggie, our Community Health Coordinator in Kenya. It’s in raw form so please pardon any language or grammatical variations…
A small look into our Maternal Healthcare Programs that take place in 410 Bridge Communities. Without our dedicated staff, like Maggie, across all of the countries
This past February, 197 young girls living in 410 Bridge communities, received a years supply of sanitary towels. Many female students living in developing nations
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” [Galatians 6:2] There are often instances in 410 Bridge communities
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
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 –
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
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’s guest post is from Mary Kate Richardson, of NewSpring Church in South Carolina. She tells us of the blessing of meeting her sponsored child,
We are excited to share with you a life-changing opportunity for students in Kenya! A total of 139 students from 410 Bridge communities qualified and were accepted to
Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the 410 Sponsorship Program, Danielle Cruz! Danielle has taken the roll of Sponsorship Program Coordinator,
Meet Masyuko, a first grader at Uvunye Primary School in Ngaamba. Masyuko is one of the many Kenyan children available for sponsorship with The 410
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
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
This week, we have a special guest post by one of our child sponsors, who was able to visit her sponsored child in Michura, Kenya.
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
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
This week, we have a special guest post by one of our child sponsors, who was able to visit her sponsored child in Michura, Kenya.
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
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 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
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 the past few months, the pastors of Kiria have been holding prayer meetings and discovering new ways to reach more of their community. They
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 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!
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
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
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
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
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
Yesterday, we told you about Ragan – one of our former Daraja Choir interns– and her amazing attitude of faith and generosity as she struggles
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
One of the great benefits of the 410 Bridge model is the depth of relationship that is built with the communities we serve. As we
If you feel a nudging on your heart to serve in Kenya, here is your chance! The 410 Bridge is providing many opportunities throughout the
I recently returned from spending a couple of weeks in Kenya. It was a great trip and I had the opportunity to spend a lot