Fred is one of pastors at MOHI. He too has a story from the slums. Fred was born and raised in Mathare - Village One.
As he approached his teenage years, he was encouraged to do what all young men do: steal to provide for the family. Fred was quickly caught up in a cycle of stealing, running, hiding and fighting for his life. He has the scars and stories to prove it. And, sadly, many of his friends from this chapter of his life were killed in the midst of stealing for their families.
As he approached his teenage years, he was encouraged to do what all young men do: steal to provide for the family. Fred was quickly caught up in a cycle of stealing, running, hiding and fighting for his life. He has the scars and stories to prove it. And, sadly, many of his friends from this chapter of his life were killed in the midst of stealing for their families.
Asked if he knew what he was doing was wrong, he answers 'no' and describes a world where boys know they will grow up to be thieves and criminals, and girls know they will grow up to be prostitutes. Far from the American dream of becoming a fire fighter, a doctor, or even President, these children only know the world right before their eyes - a world were robbing and selling their bodies is the only known source of survival.
In yet another story of great personal triumph, Fred rose above this chaos, found God in the midst of desperation and now dedicates his life to helping other children and families survive and thrive beyond the grasp of the slums.
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