Brian was just a teenager when he lost his parents. To keep his younger siblings afloat, he dropped out of school in grade eight to do heavy casual labour on construction sites. It was exhausting work, but it introduced him to welding. He picked up the trade fast, but he could never scrape together the cash to buy tools and open a shop.
Years passed, and Brian became a dad to three kids. Everything shifted when his daughter, Faith, was registered in the Chalice sponsorship program.
The Ripple Effect
Sponsorship covered Faith’s school costs, instantly taking a massive financial weight off Brian’s shoulders. With the family finally catching their breath, the local Nairobi staff offered Brian a shot: two big metalworking contracts for the community site.
“Those projects changed everything,” says Eunice, a local site leader. “He finally got to show what he could do and get some real financial footing.”
Brian poured every dollar from those contracts right back into his family. He registered his shop, Wakijo Welders, and bought his first real equipment—a grinder, drills, and an air compressor. Almost overnight, he went from piecing together basic metal frames to building heavy-duty gates and custom furniture.
“I am truly grateful to Chalice for believing in my dream. Your support gave me the foundation to build something lasting for my family and community.”
— Brian, Father of Faith
Breaking the Cycle
Business is moving now. Orders are steady, and Brian is even hiring part-time assistants from his neighbourhood, creating actual jobs down his street.
Best of all, he has peace of mind. Because the workshop is steady, Brian handles the family expenses comfortably. His kids stay in school, and they get healthcare whenever they need it.
This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating dads like Brian. When you sponsor a child, you aren’t just helping one person. You’re giving a hardworking dad the exact leverage he needs to pull his whole family forward.