Lydia MCH Board Secretary and Administrative / Communication Director
Lydia, Ayan and Amirah
Lydia’s story is a powerful testament to the strength found in faith. As our Board Secretary and Administrative and Communications Director, Lydia is a cornerstone of the Momo Children’s Home team, but her journey to this leadership role began in a place of great hardship.
TESTIMONY: Lydia, the mother of Ayan and Amirah, was happily married for over five years. Her husband was a dedicated businessman who ran a small retail shop far from their home, returning every weekend to be with his family. During those years, Lydia’s mother was a constant source of support and care for the household.
Tragedy struck unexpectedly one weekend. After leaving for work, Lydia received a devastating call from a friend: her husband had been struck by a car while crossing the road. He never returned home alive; he was brought back in a coffin for burial.
In the wake of this loss, Lydia found herself unable to afford the rent for their home. Eventually, the landlord evicted her and her children. This was not Lydia’s first experience with hardship; having grown up as the eldest of seven children in a household where poverty was a daily reality, she already understood the weight of wondering where the next meal or school fees would come from.
With nowhere to go and no one hiring, Lydia turned to James, a friend who truly understood her desperate situation. He welcomed them into Momo Children’s Home while Lydia searched for work. Despite her best efforts, no jobs were found. For a period, Lydia, Ayan, and Amirah sought refuge in various churches, praying fervently for a breakthrough. It was in this season of profound loss that she encountered the restorative power of Jesus Christ, whom she confesses as her Lord and Savior.
Eventually, they returned to live and work alongside James, tending to the garden and the home together. Today, Lydia’s life has been beautifully restored. She has transformed from a mother in crisis into a cornerstone of the Momo team, serving as our Board Secretary and staff Administrative / Communications Director.
Olivia
House Parent (Girls)
Olivia's resilience and first-hand experience in overcoming significant personal hardship uniquely qualify her for her staff role as House Parent (Girls) at Momo Children's Home. Having endured and escaped a decade of domestic abuse and a life-threatening situation, she possesses a deep, personal understanding of the trauma and challenges faced by vulnerable individuals. This background, combined with her journey toward restoration and her own experience as a mother, allows her to serve as a compassionate advocate and a dedicated Caretaker for the children.
Written Testimony: My name is Olivia and I am a biological sister to James and a mother to Carlos, Michelle and Calvin. I was married for over 10 years to a Kenyan man. He was abusive and drunk everyday and he failed to care for his children. I was everything to my children and was hopeful and prayerful that my husband would one day change and take responsibility but he never changed. After three weeks without coming back home and caring, he caeme back home and wanted to kill us because I denied having sex with him. He beat me badly and poisoned our water, which God made sure that the children never drank. I was the only one who took it and I was taken to the hospital.After that hardship, I went to my father's place and he started caring for his grand children, but suddenly he died and we were left in James' care. Even up to now, my hudband is nowhere to be found. Later, I married another man who became a father to the children, but he wasn't supportive. He didn't help with the children and I felt he didn't care about them. I stayed with him, but it wasn't healthy for me and the children. I eventually went back to live with James and together we cared for the children. God blessed us and we started Momo's Children's Home, a place where we could provide for them and give them a better life. I am happy to be with my children and take care of them. I sometimes feel for them not having a father, but I'm happy we have a new home.
Lydia, Ayan and Amirah
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