Friday, November 07, 2014

Kaziah House

Some of the graduates of the Kaziah program
I have never been to a place like the Kezaiah House.  These precious women, who have been subjected to abuse, exploitation, drugs and trafficking, come here for healing.  I cannot begin to grasp the pain these women have been through.  They are so young; their innocence stolen.  Many of them forced into unspeakable situations that they so desire to escape.

What a blessing to see God's provision of  a rescue plan through the Keziah house. It truly is one of the most hope-filled places I have ever been.  Women found by the director, Yonas, are interviewed to see if they would like to join the program.  They enter the house and are given everything they need: food, shelter, clothing, counseling, and the Gospel.  This is a tough 9 months as several are coming off a horrible and addictive drug in Ethiopia called khat (pronounced chat) that is similar to meth. They endure the pain of withdrawals as there is no access to a medical means to help them come off the drug.  They also have an avalanche of pain and  abuse to work through.  Once they have begun part of the healing process, they also receive an education that will provide them with a job when they leave.  They go to an accredited school for things like cosmetology, restaurant management, and hospitality management.  

Playing games with the Kaziah girls
What a joy to get to spend time with the graduates of this program.  I loved hearing their some of their testimonies.  These women know Jesus and their heart for Him is so precious.  We also enjoyed playing some very fun games with them that they learned while in the program.  These games take you back to being a kid again and are used to build fellowship and provide healing. Another joy was going to visit some of the ladies at their jobs and homes.  They are so proud of the work they have accomplished as they should be!  These women are so beautiful, confident, and restored!  

One thing that struck me the most was their prayer requests.  They asked us to pray for things like husbands and children.  I was surprised that those were still things they wanted.  Really? Marriage? After all they had been through?  God had
visiting one of the ladies at her workplace
done an amazing work.  These women are experiencing a completely changed and hopeful life.  They are out of the terror they were in, they are successful in their jobs, and they have hope for eternity through Jesus.  By God's grace they are also making a change for generations.  Their daughters will see them be successful in jobs that they are proud of, they will see the joy of Jesus in their moms, and they will have a model of what a right relationship with a man looks like.  He makes all things new!


Sena (pictured center) was recently promoted to kitchen manager!


Please pray for the Kaziah House, that God will continue to work in the lives of the women who enter.  Also please pray for funding.  Right now there is a waiting list of 200 women who would like to be a part of the program.  Due to funding they can only take 24 at a time.  Thank you for your prayers for this amazing ministry.