Lydiah Williams

Stories of Hope and Transformation Tumaini Kwa Watoto (Children of Hope)'s vision of rescuing children from the streets and taking them back to their families has been one of its kind in Kenya. The theme verse of the ministry is Psalm 68:6a "God places the lonely in families" (NLT). Heddwyn and Lydiah Williams, including their team, have kept their focus on this verse. They have reintegrated over 8,700 children from the streets with their families. The ministry of Tumaini Kwa Watoto has given hope to many lonely and lost children on the streets of Kenya and their families. Lydiah Williams: I'm a passionate follower of Jesus Christ and a worshipper of God. I enjoy encouraging, mentoring and discipling others to live the full and satisfying life that Jesus promised. I love God, and I love people - always ready to give a hug or a Welsh 'cwtch' to everyone who needs one and to open my home to offer hospitality. I’m an avid reader. I never stop learning because I’m convinced that learning is for life. Books expand my horizon and I hope this book expands your horizon too! I enjoy giving hope to hurting people, especially children and women. I like swimming, and in the last few years I have enjoyed aquarobics for fitness and to stay connected with local women. I was born in Kenya, and I am married to Heddwyn, who comes from Wales. Since 2011, we have made our family home in Swansea after working in Kenya for over 13 years. We have four adult children and ten amazing grandchildren! I am voice for the voiceless and hopeless: "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice." (Proverbs 31:8-9 NLT) My friend Ali says, "What a blessing it is to have Lydiah as my friend and sister in faith. She has shared her incredible knowledge of the Bible with me, and has discipled and given me understanding, and deepening my faith in the process. What a privilege it has been to listen to her life and to learn about their charity work of reuniting children on the streets with their families in Kenya. She has ignited my passion for Jesus. What a blessing she is indeed!" Bri says, "The Williams family did nothing without prayer as they put their trust in God. Prayer for them was the first - not last resort. They prayed before meals, before journeys and before making decisions. They prayed first thing in the morning, last thing and in the middle of the night. Nothing was too small to talk to God about. No wonder their influence has been so significant, because of their dependence on God." Brian Farr, Chairman of UK Trustees, Tumaini Kwa Watoto, 1998-2016