When Hunger Turns to Hope

The Chiremba family’s story begins with heartbreak. A father walked out, leaving behind his wife and three children—a 20-year-old son, a 13-year-old boy, and a toddler just two years old. With no support, Mrs. Chiremba faced the impossible task of providing for her family alone. Most days, the children went to school on empty stomachs. Their concentration slipped, their grades declined, and even their teachers grew deeply concerned. The weight of abandonment and hunger pressed down on the entire household. 

 
But God was not absent. When the Chiremba children were connected to a RiverCross Club, something began to change. Within this safe space, they found mentors who listened, prayed, and walked alongside them. For the first time in a long time, the children felt seen and supported. Slowly, they opened up about their struggles, began to cope with their pain, and started to believe that their story wasn’t over. Their confidence returned, and with it, a spark of hope. 

 
This story of transformation was only possible because of you. When you partner with RiverCross, God works through your generosity to bring healing and hope to families like the Chirembas. You make it possible for children to find mentors who will stand beside them, encourage them, and point them toward a brighter future. 

Because of your faithfulness, hungry stomachs are being filled with hope with special protein drinks, but weary hearts are finding strength, and God’s love is shining into broken places. 

Will you continue to join God’s work through RiverCross? Together, we can reach more children like the Chirembas—reminding them they are not forgotten, but deeply loved.