A Visit of Hope: Giving Hearts and Hands at Kitale Women Prison On the morning of May 31st, the sun rose gently over the quiet town of Kitale. With hearts full of compassion and hands ready to serve, the team from Giving Hearts and Hands made their way to the Kitale Women Prison. Their mission was simple yet powerful — to bring love, dignity, and hope to the women behind the prison walls. As the gates opened, the atmosphere shifted. What was often a place of silence and sorrow turned into one of smiles and soft laughter. The women, dressed in uniform, gathered in the courtyard, curious and hopeful. The visitors carried bundles of donated essentials — sanitary towels, soap, baby items for mothers with infants, and motivational books. But the real gift wasn’t in the items. It was in the listening, the encouragement, and the prayers shared. A counselor from the team spoke on self-worth and transformation, while another member led the women in a song of unity. Tears fell silently as one woman shared how she had not felt seen or valued in years — until that day. Before leaving, the team planted a tree near the prison chapel — a living symbol of new beginnings. As they waved goodbye, one inmate whispered, "Today, you reminded us that we are still human. We still matter." Giving Hearts and Hands left Kitale Women Prison changed as well — reminded that even the smallest acts of kindness can ignite powerful light in the darkest places.