Community

Empowerment

Building futures:

Transforming Lives Through Sustainable

Development & Faith

Uplifting the CHEBAIYWA community

Discover Our

Current Projects

Our community empowerment initiatives are designed to address the most pressing needs in our communities while fostering long-term growth and stability. Through a combination of sustainable development projects and faith-driven outreach, we aim to provide opportunities, support, and hope to those who need it most. Each project is a testament to our commitment to making a lasting difference, one life at a time.

Building 11 Homes

in 11 Months

Safe, Secure, and Dignified Housing

Our housing initiative provides families with secure homes and a fresh start, representing hope, stability, and the transformative power of compassion and community-driven change.

Widows Economic Empowerment

Building Independence and Dignity

Our programs equip widows with the tools to achieve financial independence and reclaim their dignity, transforming them into empowered members of the community through sustainable livelihoods.

School Sponsorship & Youth Camps

Empowering Future Leaders

We’re committed to shaping the next generation by providing access to education and spiritual growth through school fee sponsorships and through our BLAST team's Bible-based Youth Camps.

Transformative Impact

Homes for Those in Need

At He Is the Remedy, our mission extends far beyond individual programs; it’s about building a thriving, empowered community. Through our community development initiatives, we are helping families secure safe homes, providing economic support to widows, and assisting youth in paying for school fees. Our commitment is to nurture every aspect of a healthy, sustainable community. Whether it’s offering financial stability, ensuring access to education, or creating safe spaces to live, we believe it’s our calling to use the ministry to support and uplift all areas of life. Together, we are building a stronger, more hopeful future for everyone involved..

Building Together

11 Homes in 11 Months

< Providing Shelter, Restoring Dignity >

Driven by compassion, our 11 Homes in 11 Months project was launched to address the urgent need for safe, secure housing. Many families in our community were living in dire conditions, often in homes that were barely standing. Some were forced to seek shelter in dark fields, broken-down buildings, and abandoned structures where they were at constant risk of disease from rats and death from snake bites. Others, marginalized and stigmatized as squatters, had illegally built makeshift homes on railroad land, living under the constant threat of eviction.

These families faced not only physical dangers but also the emotional toll of being excluded and looked down upon by the wider community. Through this initiative, we have built 11 new homes in just 11 months, providing these families with a safe, secure place to call their own.

More than just a structure, each home represents a fresh start, restoring their dignity and offering a foundation for a brighter, more hopeful future.

Widows' Ecomonic

Empowerment

< Rebuilding lives & Strengthening community >

In Kenya, women are often the backbone of a strong economy, especially when given the right tools and opportunities. However, when a woman loses her husband, she is frequently left with little to nothing, struggling to support herself and her family. Recognizing this challenge, He is the Remedy has focused on empowering over 300 widows in 3 widows groups through sustainable economic initiatives.

By providing resources and training in projects such as sheep rearing and soap making, we have enabled a local widows' support group to earn a livelihood and regain their sense of independence. These initiatives not only help these women to support themselves financially but also restore their dignity and place within the community.

Through their hard work, these widows are rebuilding their lives, contributing to the local economy, and becoming strong, empowered members of society. The impact of this program goes beyond individual success—it strengthens the entire community by turning vulnerability into resilience and hope.

“The home that He is the Remedy provided my family transformed our lives. Living on railroad land, our house was being torn down every year and we were often homeless. Through the love of Jesus Christ, our entire family was able to come out of poverty.”

He is the Remedy Home Recipient

Sponsorhip of

Student School Fees

The Kenyan government promotes the idea of free education for all children, but the reality is often very different. Families are burdened with hidden costs such as book fees, tutor fees, and uniform fees, which can be overwhelming, especially for those living in poverty. These additional expenses mean that many children end up missing several years of their education simply because their families cannot afford to send them to school. Recognizing the potential in these young individuals, He is the Remedy has stepped in to sponsor a handful of promising students who show exceptional drive and determination.

Our sponsorship program ensures that these children have the support they need from the start to the finish of their education, helping them overcome financial barriers and giving them the opportunity to realize their full potential. Through this initiative, we are not just providing access to education; we are investing in the future leaders of our community.

Bible - Based

Youth Camps

During the school break season, our BLAST Evangelical team, composed of dedicated football players, runs a vibrant Bible-based Youth camp designed to positively influence the next generation. These camps are more than just a way to keep children and teens occupied—they are a critical part of our mission to protect young people from the dangers of idleness, drugs, and homelessness that many of our team members faced in their own lives. The BLAST team is deeply passionate about their role in shaping the future of their community, and they pour their hearts into these camps, teaching biblical principles, building character, and fostering a sense of purpose in the children.

By engaging with the youth in these formative years, we aim to guide them away from the paths of despair and towards lives filled with hope, faith, and the potential for positive change. These camps are not just about fun and games; they are about laying the groundwork for a stronger, more resilient community, one child at a time.

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Updates from Kenya

Growth, Harvest, and Big News from Kenya!

June 20, 20253 min read

Dear friends and supporters,

We’re filled with joy and gratitude as we bring you a fresh update from the field. It’s been a season of growth, harvest, and unmistakable faithfulness here in Kenya—and we’re excited to give you a front-row seat to all that God is doing through He Is the Remedy.


🏜️ Turkana Outreach: Bold Love in Dry Lands

Our recent outreach to Sigor and Southern Turkana was a massive success—over 1,000 families were fed, and the Gospel was received with joy and open hearts, even across language barriers.

Turkana outreach

This wasn’t just a distribution of food—it was an encounter with hope.

Our team grew in boldness, leadership, and faith, stepping into deeper levels of service and surrender. We're incredibly thankful to everyone who supported this mission—and we’re already planning the next outreach. Stay tuned!

Kids and Youth Camps


🎉 Youth Camp Revival: 80+ Said YES to Jesus!

We just wrapped one of our most impactful kids and youth camps to date!

Through deep study, relationship-building, and years of faithful ministry, we witnessed something remarkable:
More than 80 kids and youth said YES to Jesus!

Kids and Youth Camps

What once were seeds have now become fruit. Seeing lives transformed before our eyes—some from years of quiet discipleship—is one of the deepest joys we know.


🌽 Farming for the Future

We’ve just begun planting maize for our next food outreach—and the excitement in our team is real.

This isn’t just farming. It’s provision with purpose. Every harvest helps us feed vulnerable families, strengthen sustainability, and continue the cycle of empowerment.

We praise God for good soil, new beginnings, and a future we get to sow into—together.


🚌 The BLAST Bus Has Been Purchased!

This is big: We bought the BLAST Bus!

After many prayers and months of searching, we finally secured a vehicle that will serve our mission powerfully. The bus will be used to transport:

  • Our football players

  • Evangelism teams

  • Outreach supplies

It’s a major step toward safety, sustainability, and scaling the work we’ve been called to do.

📸 Want to see it when it arrives?
Make sure you’re following us on
social media for photos and updates!


🏞️ Life & Ministry on the Move

We also took a breath recently to celebrate an overdue anniversary and birthday trip to Samburu—a beautiful corner of Kenya where we soaked in rest and restoration.

Meanwhile, back on the ground:

  • Our football team is holding first place as the season wraps up!

  • Discipleship and evangelism are thriving—our team is bringing new faces to church every week, living out the Gospel in real time.

    blast football team


✨ Coming Soon: The Land Campaign

Next month, we’ll be launching something we've been praying over for years—our 2-Year Land Campaign.

This is about building a permanent home for the mission:

  • No more renting

  • Space to farm and grow

  • Facilities to host teams

  • A place for legacy and long-term impact

    land funsraiser

We can’t wait to share this vision with you. It’s big. It’s bold. And it’s going to bless generations.


🙏 How You Can Pray With Us

  • For favor and smooth processing of our Visa renewals

  • Healing for Joshua, our faithful farm manager, who is currently ill

  • Safety, travel mercies, and open hearts for our May mission team

  • Continued strength and joy for our staff and leaders who serve tirelessly every week


💛 Thank You for Believing in this Mission

Whether it's through a prayer, a gift, or a word of encouragement—your support fuels transformation in real places, with real people.

From the harvest fields to the streets of Turkana, from the youth camp altar to the seat of the BLAST Bus—you are part of every story.

Turkana OutreachYouth Camp RevivalFarming for the Future
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Maria & Russ Baker

Russ and Maria Baker are the driving force behind He is the Remedy, a ministry focused on transforming lives in Kenya through three core pillars: Faith and Discipline through Football, Life Skills and Outreach through Farming, and Community Empowerment and Evangelism. With a deep commitment to building relationships and fostering sustainable change, they work tirelessly to raise up Kenyan leaders, share the love of Jesus, and empower communities to thrive. Their mission is to bring hope, faith, and tangible support to those in need, creating a brighter future for the entire community.

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