At this point in time, Joyful Hearts Home and Care had moved from vision to action — beginning the construction of the new chicken coop project that would one day help feed and support the children.
This project had been prayed over and planned for months, and now the walls were rising, the roof taking shape, and the excitement within the community was unmistakable. Pastor Chris Barasa described the moment with gratitude and anticipation:
“This chicken coop project will be the beginning of a great blessing to our orphanage children in many ways. It will generate income and also food for the children — eggs and meat.”
The idea behind the project was simple but powerful: to make the orphanage more self-sustaining. By raising chickens, Joyful Hearts could provide its own eggs and meat while also selling to nearby hotels, colleges, and schools. The income would help offset the cost of food and other necessities, creating a more stable foundation for the home’s future.
As construction progressed, the team worked diligently despite rising costs of building materials. Pastor Chris wrote:
“The chicken coop is almost done — we are connecting the electricity now. It needs to be done professionally. Prices have gone up, but we are managing by God’s grace.”
Even small details — like installing strong steel doors and a perimeter wall to keep the project secure — were completed with care and community involvement. Members of the local church even gathered funds to help purchase one of the doors when the budget ran short.
This stage represented more than a construction project. It was a symbol of hope, responsibility, and long-term vision — the beginning of an effort that would empower the orphanage to meet its own needs in a sustainable way.
The photos from this time show the progress — the walls of the chicken coop taking form, the team working together, and the sense of joy and purpose that filled the compound.
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