The rich flavors in Pilau Masala are a staple in Kenyan cooking, often mixed into rice. These flavors reflect Kenya’s diverse culinary landscape, showcasing a blend of indigenous African spices with those brought over by traders and settlers.
We hope you enjoy this delectable spice mix as much as we do and that it connects you in a deeper way with our extended Kenyan family. If you’d like to learn more about what our Christ-centered and holistic children’s program is doing in Kenya, you can do so here.
Most everyone has made banana bread at one time or another. In fact, you may already have your favorite banana bread recipe. Maybe you like it more moist, maybe you like it with walnuts… but chances are you haven’t tried a banana bread recipe from Ghana! Bananas are an important
Jollof rice is THE signature meal of Ghana. The classic Jollof recipe varies a bit region to region (in fact, Ghana and Nigeria have a friendly ‘rivalry’ over whose jollof is better). It is made using tomatoes, peppers, onions and spices from the region and is often served alongside fish or fufu. In
In the extremely poor village of Kijabe, Kenya, there lives a crippled widow named Mary. After her husband died of AIDS a few years ago, she struggled to find food. While she suffers from HIV, too, Mary’s greatest challenge is a nerve problem in her legs. She has to use crutches
Someone Thought of Me? Did you know that a simple note can change the trajectory of a child’s life? It’s true! For children living in poverty, life is challenging and filled with hardships. They may feel overlooked, forgotten, and alone. But when they receive a note, it shows that they
Pikliz is a spicy, tangy condiment made primarily from pickled cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, onions, and Scotch bonnet peppers, seasoned with vinegar and spices. It
Jollof rice is THE signature meal of Ghana. The classic Jollof recipe varies a bit region to region (in fact, Ghana and Nigeria have a
Most everyone has made banana bread at one time or another. In fact, you may already have your favorite banana bread recipe. Maybe you like
11 yrs. old
Entered the program: July 2025
Aldahir lives with his mother, his brother Adan (also in the program), and sometimes his father, in a small rented one-room house with electricity, a concrete floor, indoor kitchen, and outhouse. They cook with propane as well as firewood. The home has water service once a week, and to bathe, they boil water and use a basin as a tub. The family has lived in their present home since 2020. Previously they lived with Aldahir’s grandparents.
Aldahir’s mother is the sole provider and care-giver for him and his brother. She is very hard-working, washing clothes and making tamales to sell from home to earn an income for the family. She is not able to leave the house much due to his brother’s illnesses and his need for constant care. Aldahir’s father has an alcohol addiction and is often not at the home. He offers practically no support for his children.
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