love flows through people, not projects
Working with hearts fuelled by love is critical to our success.
Team 61 is a special group of people working selflessly to see the love of God liberate and transform others.
As a global community of like-hearted individuals, we’d love to hear from you and explore ways that you can share the love of God with us.
Jacob Ngota
Spiritual Care Co-ordinator
Jacob is our very first chaplain. Most of the time, you will find him at the Remand Home in Kisumu, where he builds relationships with the children, gains their trust, and provides essential prayer and spiritual guidance. Jacob is married and the father of three children. He has a passion for the children to know the love and parenting of God as Father.
Jacob has a powerful and moving testimony of God’s divine intervention in his life, one that saved him from the brink of death …
Carolyne nanjala
Welfare Co-ordinator
We’ve known Carolyne since 2011 when she was a college student. Having worked with her in the past, we have seen first-hand the love that fuels her and overflows from her heart. So, when we heard that she was available to work with us again, we seized the opportunity and asked her to join us.
Seeing children lacking the parental love that they need stirs Carolyne powerfully. She works tirelessly to get them back home where, with healed hearts, they can receive that love.
Carolyne is wife to Tony and they have two wonderful children of their own, Cheryl and Adrian.
Steve Aloyo
Creative Lead
Steve is a talented artist. He is full of enthusiasm and eager to learn and help others. Through his creativity and artwork, he helps the children connect with their emotions and share their stories, opening the door to inner freedom.
Steve’s life story parallels that of the children; having experienced much of what they are facing, he is an instant hit, connecting and effectively communicating with them.
Steve is a model of hope and a source of inspiration.
Viviane Oyugi
Team Support
Viviane is an exceptional person who has devoted her life to positively impacting the world with God’s love. She is a compassionate social worker who tirelessly supports and uplifts the most vulnerable members of her community. Whether providing emotional support, advocating for resources, or offering guidance, Viviane’s presence in the lives of those in need is truly transformative. In addition to her career, she is a loving wife and devoted mother to three wonderful children. Balancing the demands of her professional and personal life, she inspires others with her unwavering commitment to creating a brighter future for those around her.
John Amukoa
Children’s Champion
John is like a sponge, always eager and willing to learn, grow and encourage others. Armed with his warm, welcoming smile, John is a catalyst of joy and fun. As a caring husband and dedicated father, John prioritizes the happiness and well-being of his family above all else. His deep love for his family and children drives his work ethic, as he consistently goes above and beyond and willingly provides help and support to those in need.
Thomas Okore
Children’s Champion
Thomas is a devoted husband and father to six children. As a dedicated church leader, he is eager to positively impact lives and communities through the love of God and sound Biblical truth. Thomas is committed to his personal and spiritual growth, which enables him to empower, inspire, and nurture others. He is a great at gathering like-hearted people and forming safe places where they can explore and grow in authentic relationships.
Derek & Penny Oliver
Founders
Derek & Penny are missionaries to Kenya, where they have lived for thirteen years. They desire to introduce others to the arms-wide-open love of God, the good and perfect Father of all.
Derek and Penny supervised the day-to-day running of a children’s home in Kakamega, Western Kenya, for three years. During this time, they saw the damage and brokenness caused to children and families through separation, especially long-term institutionalisation.
Now, through the work of Route 61, they advocate for children separated from family and promote reconciliation.
Derek & Penny do not receive payment for their work and rely upon the generosity of others for all their financial income. You can support Derek & Penny with a regular monthly or a single one-off donation by clicking the button below: