I once read, “God doesn’t always show you the details when He gives you an inspiration. But He lights the path—and calls you to follow by faith.”

Opening and running Ageno Community has been nothing short of a journey of faith. What began as a spark in the heart has grown into a vibrant, thriving space that continues to amaze me. The growth has been so fast, I sometimes find myself in awe of what God is doing right before our eyes.

Our shining stars—our “why”—are flourishing in an environment many of them never dreamed possible. I see their confidence bloom daily. Their joy and sense of belonging radiate, and it’s deeply rooted in the love they receive from our dedicated staff and supportive parents.

Just recently, Ageno was honored to host a wonderful team from Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas. Thank you Rev. Robin, Steve, Robert, and Tim for spoiling our stars with love and for blessing us with something we’ve long prayed for: a perimeter wall that now protects and gives our stars the privacy and safety they deserve. Your impact will be felt for generations.

Only two weeks later, another beautiful surprise arrived—Teachers Without Borders from Sweden.

They came to conduct workshops on special needs education in over 20 schools around Kendu Bay.

After visiting Ageno, they were so impressed that they chose to bring visiting teachers to observe and learn from what we do here. What a testament to the excellence and heart behind our work!

At Ageno, our vision has always been to shift the narrative and break the myths surrounding children with different abilities. Though we’re not even a year old, the impact is already enormous.

• We now have a two-story building, giving us more space to run meaningful activities.
• We have a fishpond with 400 tilapias and our children enjoy healthy meals grown right here in our gardens and greenhouse.
• Most importantly, our children are growing not just physically or academically, but spiritually. They know the love of God. Just recently, they reflected on the story of the widow in 1 Kings 17:13–15, who shared her last meal—and experienced God’s abundance. What a powerful lesson in faith and sacrifice!

And now, we invite you to be a part of continuing the Ageno story.

Soon we will be launching a new strategic fundraising program called “ProVi$ion”. This is a big step towards creating sustainability and consistency for our beloved stars and their future. Whether you’ve walked with us from the beginning or are just now discovering Ageno, this is your opportunity to join hands with us and help shape a world that believes in every child’s potential.

It is my prayer that you will be part of this journey. Together, we can light more paths—by faith.

With gratitude and hope,
Lydia Owallah
Founder, Ageno Community