Who We Are
Cofounder Dr. Amy Kirkland, PT, DPT first visited Kenya in 2015 to teach local physical therapists for the Jackson Therapy Foundation. After returning the following two years and seeing the local children again, Amy experienced her aha moment. She finally had clarity as to why she found herself in Kenya with these children yet again. At last, God had revealed her ultimate purpose–whispering through the winds, “It’s all about the children.”
When Dr. Kirkland discussed her intentions with her friend and cofounder, Alex Omweri, PT, then a few of her other friends from Kenya and the USA, they were immediately on board and excited for the chance to make a change in the lives of these children. Thus, Generation HOPE was born.
Board of Directors
Dr. Amy Kirkland
President and Cofounder
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Henry Opondo
Vice President
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Mariah Fuimaono
Secretary/Treasurer
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Vincent Mabiria
Director of Education
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Evelyne Mabiria
Administrative Assistant
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Firestone Nyantabiga
Photographer
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Martin Ong'wen
Board of Directors
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Sam Stephens
Ambassador of HOPE
Sam Stephens is 12 years old and in the 7th grade at Blue Ridge Middle School in Greer, SC. He likes to play video games and spending time with his friends and family. He LOVES playing football for his school (and he is REALLY good!!) and watching his favorite teams, the Clemson Tigers and the Carolina Panthers! His favorite subjects are social studies and science, and when he graduates he’d like to either play football or go to college for sports medicine, mechanical engineering, or nuclear engineering.
Sam holds the only honorary position within Generation HOPE. This postion was made especially for him because he embodies the beliefs, values, and character in which Generation HOPE was built (compassion, integrity, love of God, respect, trustworthy). Sam is a rarity among kids these days. He stands up for underdog, doesn’t allow others to be bullied, always has a positive attitude, and loves and respects everyone, not in spite of, but because of their differences. Sam makes the world a better place to live and teaches others through his actions, the true love of GOD.
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