Len and Susan Eastwood



NOW Founders
Board Secretary & Treasurer





Susan and Len first came to Kenya in 2008. Over the next several years, they came to Kenya first on a 10 day trip, then two weeks, then three weeks, and then for one full month. The voice of God became clearer and louder. It was time to "sell it all" and become full time missionaries. In April 2012 they moved to Kenya to minister full time. They have spent the years learning as much as they can about Kenyan culture and all that comes with being a full time missionary. They officially founded Neighbors Outreach Worldwide in 2014.

The Eastwoods feel called to live in community with the people of Kenya and pray that they will be able to continue to minister to women through the Emily Martin Rescue Centre. They will also continue the Children's Welfare and Education Program that provides for children spiritually, mentally, and physically.



monate akuei



Ambassador





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Esther Nderitu



Founder & Director of Emily Martin Rescue Centre





Len and Susan met Esther in 2013. Since that time, Esther has worked tirelessly to assist us with our ministry in Kenya in any way that she can. In 2016 she purchased land and started the Emily Martin Rescue Centre. This ministry will provide a place for women to heal from all types of abuse and get counseling and training that allow them to get a job and care for themselves. A victim of spousal abuse herself, she is able to relate to women in similar situations. Esther also helps with the women's fellowship, where she and Susan share the gospel and encourage women.

Esther is an accomplished artist and makes and sells her products in Kenya as well as the US. She is a true servant with a heart to serve Jesus.



Spencer Cason



Chair of the Board





Spencer first came to Kenya in 2016 for three weeks. She was part of a mission intern group with Bailey, Sara Grace, Aubrey and Emily – later to be known as the “Big Five.” After seeing the Haven being built and Susan and Len’s incredible ministry, she wanted to be committed to serving in Kenya long term. She made the decision to move to Kenya for a longer period of time after graduating college to share her compassion and hospitality at the Emily Martin Rescue Centre. In April 2018, Spencer became the Chair of the Board of directors of Neighbors Outreach Worldwide.



Bailey Lyle



Vice Chair of the Board





Bailey first visited Kenya in 2016 through an internship as part of the "Big Five." She fell in love with the people and grew immensely, spiritually. She has a heart to serve women in the obstetric field. At Liberty University, she is studying biomedical sciences and global studies. With med school (hopefully) on the horizon, she has been serving at a crisis management pregnancy clinic, gaining experience in obstetrics and gynecology. Although she is a full time student, she travels to Kenya on breaks. Bailey truly believes that NOW Kenya is in the Lord’s plan for her life. She became Vice Chair of the Board in April 2018.



james tarkus



Member and spokesperson





James became part of Neighbors Outreach Worldwide first ias a sponsored child in 2012. He has become part of our family. During holidays, James volunteers at The Emily Martin Rescue Centre in numerous ways. He is now in college in Nairobi studying Aviation operations.

The picture is of James and founder, Susan Elliott Eastwood in 2013 on the left and 2019 on the right.




Ricky & geanie longest



Fundraisers





Ricky and Geanie live in Urbanna, Virginia. Missions have been an integral part of Geanie's life since childhood with Girls in Action, Acteens, and WMU. Ricky's first mission trip to Costa Rica in the early 90's sparked his passion for missions. God opened a door for them to serve together a few years ago when brainstorming with Susan, who is Geanie's cousin, to develop fundraisers to make her calling a reality. Their hearts and goals became one with NOW and they spend much of the fall season with Susan and Len fundraising for NOW, roasting oysters and sharing the joy of Jesus.