Light in dark places
"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5: 14-16
Hello Daystar friends,
With so much suffering and harm from shutdowns in Kenya and at Daystar, it is hard not to become discouraged and hopeless. In many ways, circumstances continue to worsen with government restrictions. With poverty and suffering growing daily then more and more Daystar students are not able to afford tuition and Daystar struggles to pay faculty and staff with little incoming revenue stream.
But God is still at work! Even in these difficult days, God is working for good. He has opened up new opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic for Daystar. While thousands of university students across Africa are unable to complete their education at this time, God has opened a door for Daystar to be one of only four schools in Kenya with online access. Daystar is the only university open for nursing education in Kenya during this COVID-19 crisis - all other nursing programs are closed.
Special Interview
Professor Bernard Boyo
Daystar Crisis Management Update: Professor Bernard Boyo
Title: Executive Director of Resource Mobilization, Projects, and Partnerships
Video Length: 5:40
We've recorded a special interview with Professor Bernard Boyo, from Daystar University in Kenya. Professor Boyo provides some unique insights into the impact of COVID-19 upon the university, its students and staff.
COVID-19 Student Relief Fund Giving Update
Fundraising Target: $119,000
Funds Raised to Date: $47,386
While restrictions in the states begin to loosen, the many needs of our students continue during these challenging times. We ask that you prayerfully consider joining us in supporting both our international students and hundreds of other students. Many of these students cannot make their school fee payments or afford the cost of accessing online learning.
Special Prayer Request
Please pray for Daystar students as they have final exams this week. This has been a challenging semester for all students and yourprayers for peace, understanding, and clarity at this time is greatly appreciated.
Watch Daystar Chaplain, Rev. Josphat Musili, share an encouraging message to students this week who are taking exams
Your prayers and sacrificial giving are making a difference in the lives of Daystar University students and staff. We will continue providing you updates on how your prayers and gifts are making a difference!
Blessings,
Alan
P.S. We are also aware that you too may need prayer or know others who do. Please share how we can be specifically praying for any needs during these days. It is our joy to join you in prayer.
Alan Cooke
Executive Director
Daystar U.S.
Alan@DaystarUS.org
Covid-19 Emergency Student Relief Fund
Please join us in reaching our goal of $119,000 to meet the immediate needs of our International Students and to assist so many more whose families are being impacted because of COVID-19.
55 International Students are unable to travel home to be with family.
392 students cannot make their school fee payment as a result of the current economic situation and the uncertainty that is looming.
