Chris Hirst5 days ago3 minMoving towards self-sufficiencyMy recent fact-finding trip to the school and orphanage was a very productive one.
Chris HirstDec 25, 20192 min50 - Happy Christmas 2019Dear friends and supporters of the work undertaken by the Olive Branch Foundation, Having said that it is our work, it is more than that, it is your work als...
Chris HirstJun 30, 20192 minNewsletter 48 - Our Vision for a Sustainable FutureOur aim for these next two years is to cause the school and orphanage to become totally self-sufficient. Over the last 12 years we have been
Chris HirstOct 27, 20182 minNewsletter 46 - A big thanks to you allDear friends and supporters of our school and orphanage in Kenya, Thank you for your continued support and encouragement; it gives me peace of mind to know t...
Chris HirstMay 31, 20183 minNewsletter 45 - Electricity Arrives at the School and Orphanage - May 2018Dear friends and supporters of the school and orphanage at Ringa in Kenya, It is just over a week since I returned from the project and am excited to bring y...
Chris HirstJan 2, 20183 minNewsletter 44 Christmas 2017Happy Christmas to all our friends and supporters of the school and orphanage in Kenya. I wish you a very restful, peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Y...
Chris HirstNov 1, 20173 minNewsletter 43 - Boys' Dormitory is underway - November 2017Dear friends and supporters of our school and orphanage in Kenya, You may have seen on the news recently of the civil unrest in Kenya due to the uncertainty ...
Chris HirstSep 1, 20172 minNewsletter 42 - Fundraising Events - September 2017Dear friends and supporters of our orphanage and school in Kenya, Just a quick note to share with you some really good news. On 5 September one of our girl o...
Chris HirstJul 1, 20172 minNewsletter 41 - The Political Situation in Kenya - July 2017Dear friends and supporters of our school and orphanage in Kenya. Events and circumstances that are beyond our control have a habit of overtaking us. Althou...
Chris HirstApr 1, 20172 minNewsletter 40 - Drought - and the need for a new dormitory - April 2017Dear friends and supporters of our school and orphanage at Ringa, Kenya, I am now back from my recent visit to the project earlier this month. While I was th...
Chris HirstDec 1, 20163 minNewsletter 39 - Spiritual Welfare and Morality - December 2016Christmas Newsletter from the Olive Branch Foundation Dear friends and supporters of our school and orphanage in Kenya, I can't help noticing that we have mu...
Chris HirstOct 1, 20164 minNewsletter 38 - Excellent Exam Results - October 2016Dear friends and supporters of the orphanage and school in Kenya, Further to my recent trip to the school and orphanage I have now returned and life is getti...
Chris HirstJul 1, 20163 minNewsletter 37 - Weathering political unrest and adverse weather - July 2016Dear friends of the school and orphanage at Ringa (Ong’iya Disi Academy), Life at the school and orphanage marches on, thankfully, and because of your suppor...