The Tumaini story began in 2002, when one woman in Denver, Colorado, Eunice Kariuki, accepted the challenge to do something about a great sadness in her homeland. Eunice had left Kenya to come to the US in October of 1986 – a move many Kenyans dream of making. Life in America brought Eunice plenty of joy, including three children and a chance to work in a rescue mission serving homeless families. It also included more than her share of hardship and struggle. While rebuilding from one such difficult time, Eunice came into contact with people in Denver who served homeless families and who trained urban ministry leaders. She became an important part of this ministry family. Eunice began to hear news of a great sadness at home. The global AIDS crisis, combined with the poverty Kenyans had struggled against for many years, was threatening to overwhelm much of the African continent.  After months of prayer and study, Eunice returned to Kenya to start an orphanage – yet, not an orphanage: rather, a home for children who have become orphans.  In 2007 fifty acres were purchased about 20 minutes from Tumaini. On this farm we are going to build a rescue center and cottages. Our goal is to have around 250 children who will call Tumaini home.