Norbert's Story

Norbert Owuor is a 21 year old Kenyan born and raised in the slum of Mathare, the second largest slum and informal settlement in Kenya. He is the first born in a family of five children, which brought upon him responsibilities and difficult life challenges during his childhood.

When he was ten years old his mother passed away leaving him, his father and two younger siblings. The sudden death of Norbert's mother strongly affected his father and brought him to a state of confusion. This meant Norbert had to be strong for the sake of his siblings and the now so weak father, which caused him to step up and play the role of a parent. With the help from the community and someone far away that believed in him and sponsored his education, Norbert was able to pick up the pieces and bring his family together again.

This was not the end of it, the challenges that came with being in the slum environment were very real and in need of urgent solutions.  Problems such as  orphans with no place to call home or someone to call guardian, child labor and abuse and drug and substance abuse all surrounded him. Little did he know that God had a plan for his difficult life in the slum. It was in preparation for this present day that he, too, would understand the plight of dwelling in the slum and do something about it.

It was during a time of  self-searching that he met four other friends who shared a common ambition, and aim to touch and get people Revived By Love. It is now clear to him that his life calling is to mentor and give confidence to the slum children so that they have a better tomorrow despite all he or she might face.

If you are interested in joining Norbert and his friends, you can find more information at:

Phone: +254 722744294

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