We believe that partnership with local leaders who know the unique needs, culture, language, and history of vulnerable communities is the healthiest way to engage in vulnerable community care.
At 127, we identify a local leader as an individual engaged in existing, effective ministry to the vulnerable within their own culture and community.
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Tumaini Miles of Smiles is a children’s home and school led by Rose in rural western Kenya. Named after the Swahili word for “hope,” Tumaini provides care and protection to their community’s most vulnerable – orphans, widows and abandoned babies. Rose is proud to say that of the 163 students who have finished eighth grade at Tumaini, 100% have continued to high school.
Chris grew up in the slums of Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya. After coming to faith through a Swahiba Networks (SN) program during his school years, he now leads the day-to-day initiatives of Swahiba as the organization seeks to serve young people living in one of the largest slums in the world by meeting physical and spiritual needs.
David is the pastor of Iglesia Cristiana El Camino in Escuintla, Guatemala. Since 2011, David and other leaders from El Camino church have ministered in the nearby village of San Vicente. David sensed God’s leadership to plant a church in the heart of the village. He began with a few families, and the church has grown steadily in the last few years.
Arjun’s journey began as an orphan in Nepal, where he personally faced the struggles of growing up in a vulnerable community without parental care. These early challenges shaped his deep compassion and unwavering commitment to serving the vulnerable. In 2002, he founded the Gentle Heart Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting orphaned children, empowering survivors of sexual exploitation, and transforming vulnerable communities across Nepal.
Tumaini Miles of Smiles is a children’s home and school led by Rose in rural western Kenya. Named after the Swahili word for “hope,” Tumaini provides care and protection to their community’s most vulnerable – orphans, widows and abandoned babies. Rose is proud to say that of the 163 students who have finished eighth grade at Tumaini, 100% have continued to high school.
Geoffrey grew up as an orphan in war-torn northern Uganda and today he extends compassion and care to orphans at Acres of Hope, a children’s home and school in Nebbi, Uganda. AOH’s large plot of land has allowed expansion of pod houses, school buildings, and agricultural projects each impacting their community in a myriad of ways.
Chris grew up in the slums of Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya. After coming to faith through a Swahiba Networks (SN) program during his school years, he now leads the day-to-day initiatives of Swahiba as the organization seeks to serve young people living in one of the largest slums in the world by meeting physical and spiritual needs.
David is the pastor of Iglesia Cristiana El Camino in Escuintla, Guatemala. Since 2011, David and other leaders from El Camino church have ministered in the nearby village of San Vicente. David sensed God’s leadership to plant a church in the heart of the village. He began with a few families, and the church has grown steadily in the last few years.
Arjun’s journey began as an orphan in Nepal, where he personally faced the struggles of growing up in a vulnerable community without parental care. These early challenges shaped his deep compassion and unwavering commitment to serving the vulnerable. In 2002, he founded the Gentle Heart Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting orphaned children, empowering survivors of sexual exploitation, and transforming vulnerable communities across Nepal.
Part of our work includes connecting advocates, like you, to the ministries of local leaders like Rose, Geoffrey, David, and Chris.
Giving to 127 supports our ministry partners through our Partner Grant Program which funds local leader developed projects helping the fuel their ministries for greater impact and independence. (Specific ways 127 partners with each local leader can be found on individual partner pages)
Prayer is the backbone of our work with local leaders. To know how to specifically pray for Rose, Peter, Chris, Geoffrey, and future local leader partnerships, sign up for our prayer partner newsletter.
Part of our work in connecting the global body of Christ is in making introductions. We invite you to join us on a G0 Team to visit our partners, witness their ministries firsthand, aid them in their work, and learn from them along the way. Check back frequently for the latest Go Team dates.
