In Kenya, through the Child Sponsorship Project of the Assistance Mission, missionary Katya Yamkovenko continues her dedicated service to children and their families. Her work is not only about coordinating sponsorships and communicating with donors but also about being present in the daily realities of those she serves.

Alongside administrative responsibilities, Katya and the team regularly visit the homes of sponsored children. Often, the children are involved in church life while their parents remain distant. These visits become an opportunity to gently encourage parents to join the fellowship, showing them that faith is not only for children but for the whole family.

At the close of the school’s second semester, Katya organized a special meeting for parents. The theme was both simple and profound: the importance of building trust with children through personal communication, beyond simply meeting their material needs. Parents were invited to reflect on how meaningful it is for a child to feel heard and valued.

The team also visited some of the most vulnerable families, bringing food parcels and — even more importantly — offering listening ears, words of encouragement, and prayer in the midst of hardship. These quiet moments of care often become seeds of hope.

Katya recently received approval for her long-term missionary visa — a vital step that allows her to remain in Kenya and continue serving.

With deep gratitude she shares: “Thanks to your support, my presence and ministry here is possible.”

Every visit, every shared prayer, and every family touched by this ministry is a reminder that God’s love works through people. Thank you to all who support the mission in Kenya — you make it possible for children and families to encounter not only practical help but also the living hope found in Christ.