Our 2016 Safari Soirée raised $30,000, enough for us to begin construction on a new building that will serve as our Kenya headquarters for h.o.w? Ministry and a place for our women to gather for prayer and fellowship. It will also be a working entrepreneurial facility.
what we do
h.o.w? is a non-profit ministry based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, committed to improving the quality of life for African women and children living in extreme poverty.
Many of them are also dealing with health challenges from disease, HIV/AIDS and malnutrition. We help women learn how to support themselves so they can pay for their children’s or grandchildren’s food, clothing and education. We also support several children's institutions in the region.
h.o.w? is also the sponsor of the annual ARISE Women's Conference in Kenya each January, an event we have put on for 3 years to date. At the conference, women learn about budgeting, running a business, HIV, and other topics. They also experience enrichment activities in the arts, enjoy meals together, and have the opportunity to bond with mission trip participants.
In the photo above, participants get silly for a photo at the conclusion of our 2017 conference.
What's New: We have BIG plans in store for our h.o.w? widows of Kinangop, Kenya, and their workshop space, as we expand our vision and mission.
h.o.w? Ministry conducts mission trips to Kenya several times each year. While our participants work hard to fund their trips, we are always in need of additional donations. Our next trip will take place in January 2018.
who we are
h.o.w?'s president is Michelle Outman, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Adoptive mother to twin boys from Ethiopia, she knows first hand the enormity of the orphan crisis in Africa. Having spent months working in the African countries of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Swaziland, she has seen the injustice and desperation women and children face because of inequality and oppression. Michelle has dedicated her life to empowering women and children through faith and service to God and each other, entrepreneurship and education.
Our Kenya coordinator, Keziah Murugi Kariuki, is the bridge and glue that connects the USA and Kenya ministry. She oversees and coordinates the h.o.w? jewelry ministry, our projects with partnering children's homes and visiting mission teams from the USA. Keziah provides our widows physical, emotional and spiritual support.
where we go
Keziah joins about 100 participants for our 2017 5K run/walk on a beautiful morning
‘I’m so honored that you all came and gave out your time just to help for the ministry. It’s going to help a lot of the widows and kids…’
Save the date! Participate in our 5K run/walk on April 8
Sign up online! Plan now to participate in our annual 5K run/walk for “the least of these” to help fund our missions. Our 2017 event is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, at LaCroix Church. Special guest: Our in-country coordinator Keziah Murugi will be here to participate!
Updates: Monica, Elishifa, Milkah, Mary, Sammy
Please join us in welcoming new members to the women of h.o.w? Ministry: Monica and Elisihfa. We also have some updates about Milkah, Mary, and Sammy from our in-country coordinator Keziah Murugi.
Our headquarters in Cape Girardeau is a visual tapestry of African artistry and crafts, and the perfect place for your group or organization to become familiar with the h.o.w? Ministry (by appointment only - contact us). Watch our latest video about our mission in Kenya then browse our colorful shop filled with hand-beaded bracelets, necklaces and earrings, hand-woven scarves, baskets and bowls, purses and T-shirts, keychains and ornaments, wall decorations and more.
shop online or contact us if you see something you like or if you would like to make an appointment.