A lizard in our front yard.

Dear friends.

Today turned out to be a truly special day, and I wanted to share it with all of you. My husband, Werner, came across an amazing glass workshop where they make beautiful, handmade glass pieces—things like vases, wine glasses, lamp shades, and more. Many of these pieces are created by blowing the glass by mouth, which is such a unique and incredible skill. Werner surprised me by bringing home a beautiful vase, and it really touched my heart.

At the same time, my son Maxim also surprised me with a bouquet of white lilies—perfect timing! It felt so special to receive flowers from my son and a vase from my husband on the same day.

This experience got me thinking about Foodstep and how we’ve been making glasses from recycled wine and whiskey bottles to sell to visitors. I believe the glass artist, Mr. Amos, could be a wonderful teacher for the Footstep kids, showing them how to work with glass and learn a new skill. It would be a great opportunity for them to create something beautiful and meaningful.

I just want to thank all of you—our friends, family, and sponsors—for your continued love and support. We couldn’t do these projects without you. Your prayers and encouragement mean everything to us.

God bless you, and I hope you have a wonderful week ahead.

With love and gratitude,
Nathalie

Our dear friends, we are extremely happy to inform you that the project of roofing the office and resting hut/umbrella was successfully completed.

Much appreciations to our sponsors for fully funded the project. Thank you so much ?? for changing the face of Foodstep for better.

We also extend our gratitude to the contractor Arthur and his team and then some of our children notably Bosco, Junior, Maya and everyone who devoted their valuable time and energy to the end.

The project is still on going and we're positive it will all end well.??

Always stay blessed ??

Dear friends and supporters,

Today has been an emotional journey, one that has left us both deeply grateful and deeply saddened. After more than a decade of perseverance, we finally have a road leading to our main entrance-a feat made possible by the efforts of the local government and our dedicated neighbours. The new road, constructed with a screeder, will bring much-needed comfort and accessibility to our home. This achievement fills our hearts with joy and hope for a better future.

Unfortunately, the day also brought a painful reminder of the challenges we face. Early this morning, we discovered that someone had entered our house, a place meant to be a haven, and stolen from us. They took money from my wallet-money meant to support Footstep's children and other essentials. This person, probably someone who knows our house well, violated our trust. Although the Kasenye Road local police have launched an investigation and deployed search dogs to identify the culprit, this is not the first time we have experienced such a betrayal. This must stop.

We ask for your prayers during this difficult time. Living in Africa is not easy. Progress is often slow, and setbacks can be discouraging.Yet we remain steadfast.We will not be defeated by those who seek to obstruct our path.With God's strength and your unwavering support, we will continue to overcome every challenge.Thank you for your support.May God bless us all.

With gratitude and resilience,