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ASN Upendo Village is a faith-based community organization in Naivasha, Kenya, founded in 2003 to be a place of love, healing, and empowerment. The word “Upendo” means Love in Swahili, and love is at the heart of all we do. As Scripture reminds us, “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13).
We walk alongside people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS, helping them live with dignity, hope, and self-reliance. Our Dispensary provides life-saving HIV treatment, maternal and child health services, and community outreach. The Nutrition Program offers food supplements and training in kitchen gardening to fight hunger and malnutrition. Through the Education Sponsorship Program, orphans and vulnerable children access schooling, mentorship, and life skills, opening doors to brighter futures.
To promote sustainability, we empower families through income-generating activities (CIGAs) such as dairy goat farming, poultry, kitchen gardens, and the Fountain Valley Water Bottling Plant. These projects reflect Psalm 1:3 — “They are like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither.”
At ASN Upendo Village, we believe that every life is precious. By combining healthcare, education, nutrition, and empowerment with the love of Christ, we continue to bring transformation to families and communities in Naivasha and beyond.
We undertake to be open, honest and accountable in our relationships with every one we work with.
we treat our team members, customers, partners and suppliers with mutual respect and sensitivity, recognising the importance of diversity
Through prayers and deeds, we strive to strengthen our belief, trust and loyalty to God.
We are committed to creating lasting impact and ensuring our programs continue to benefit future generations.
Our team is supportive of each other's efforts, loyal to one another, and cre for each other, both personally and professionall. We work cooperatively with all individuals and organizations commited to the fight against HIV & AIDS.
We attach great importance to safeguarding the confidentialityof information about our clients. we respect and advocate for fundamental human rights and freedoms of all out clients.
At ASN Upendo Village, our vision is simple yet profound: “To be a haven of love and care to people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS in Kenya.”
We believe that every person deserves to live with dignity, self-reliance, and hope, regardless of their circumstances. Inspired by Christ’s commandment in John 13:34 — “Love one another as I have loved you” — our work is rooted in love (Upendo) and compassion.
Through healthcare, education, nutrition, psychosocial support, and sustainable livelihoods, we envision communities restored, empowered, and thriving in God’s grace.
Our mission is “to spread the Gospel message of love to women, men, and children living with HIV and AIDS, networking with other agencies and promoting healthcare so that our clients can live with dignity, self-esteem, self-sufficiency, and respect, enjoying a free and full life.”
We are guided by Matthew 25:40 — “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me.”
Through compassionate healthcare, nutrition, education, psychosocial support, and income-generating projects, we walk with families on their journey from vulnerability to hope and self-reliance. Every service reflects God’s love (Upendo) in action.
Meet the Kenyan Nun Who Built a State-of-the-Art HIV/AIDS Facility from Scratch
Introduction: A Legacy of Love and Hope
Upendo VillageSr. Dr. Florence Muia, ASN (Ph.D) – Founder of Upendo Village—Upendo meaning love in Swahili—is a sanctuary of hope for people living with HIV/AIDS in Naivasha, Kenya. For nearly two decades, the center has provided holistic care, dignity, and empowerment to thousands who once faced stigma, rejection, and despair.
The vision and determination behind this life-changing project is that of Sr. Florence Muia, a Kenyan Catholic nun of the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (ASN).
Life at Upendo Village
Every Thursday, Upendo Village comes alive with songs, prayers, and the laughter of men and women who gather for their support group meetings. They share meals, empower one another economically, and carry home food packages filled with maize, beans, flour, and cooking oil.
The songs of encouragement they sing—“Even when it is dark, know that there is light”—echo their personal journeys of resilience, survival, and newfound hope.
From Despair to New Beginnings
Many of the beneficiaries once believed they were condemned to die after their HIV diagnosis. They recall the moments when Sr. Florence found them—frail, abandoned, and rejected—and cared for them with compassion.
Margaret, one of the earliest support group members, remembers:
“Sister found me lying alone on a mat in my single room where I had been abandoned. My CD4 count was only 2. I was dying.”
Today, Margaret and many others live healthier, fuller lives because of the care and love they received at Upendo Village.
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