Founded through the powerful testimony of Pastor Leah Gathigia Smithies, this center is more than a mission—it's a lifeline. We believe every child deserves love, opportunity, and hope for a better tomorrow.
Born from the powerful testimony of Leah Gathigia Smithies, Gathigia Family Life Center exists to bring hope, healing, and the gospel to Kenya’s next generation. What began as a personal journey of faith has now grown into a mission to equip children with education, nutrition, and dignity.
“God rescued me so I could return and rebuild what was broken.” – Leah
From school uniforms to hot meals, from prayer to practical help—our work in Kenya touches every part of a child’s life.
Our Core Projects Include:
🏫 Education Support – Supplies, tuition help & school sponsorships
🍚 Nutrition & Feeding Programs – Daily meals for children in need
❤️ Medical Aid – Health checkups, hygiene education, clinic visits
✝️ Spiritual Upliftment – Sharing the Gospel and intercessory prayer
Every donation brings us one step closer to changing a child’s life. Whether it's a one-time gift or a monthly partnership, your support goes directly to the front lines of our mission.
Want to make a difference with your time and talents? Whether in Kenya or online, there are many ways you can serve—from mentoring to media outreach.
“God didn’t save me to sit still. He saved me to go back and serve.”
Leah Gathigia Smithies is a mother, pastor, and survivor with a powerful testimony of resilience, healing, and purpose. Born and raised in Kenya, Leah faced abandonment, hardship, and trauma—yet through every trial, her faith in Christ became her anchor.
Her life is a living testimony of redemption. What once seemed like devastation was turned into a divine calling. Today, Leah is the founder of Gathigia Family Life Center, where she leads mission efforts to bring education, nutrition, medical care, and the gospel to Kenya’s most vulnerable youth.
Her story is detailed in her memoir, Leah, a book that not only tells her journey—but ignites a movement.