My Story

My name is Naomi and I am from Chicago, Illinois. 

This will be my third time traveling to Honduras in July with Global Impact Foundation.  The families, children, and orphans that I have formed relationships with have had a major impact on my life.  Such a big impact, in fact, that I have decided to devote an entire year to living in Honduras to make a difference in their lives and learn more about them.

During my last trip to Honduras, I was able to see God work through the eyes of a little boy named Jesus.  He had recently become very ill and was frequently losing consciousness.  His family was unable to fund a doctor's visit to diagnose his condition.  While I was there, his condition was worsening. 

I knew that a doctor's visit was imperative.  Through the loving and giving hearts of our group, we were able to pool enough money together to pay for the doctor's visit for Jesus.  Through an interpreter, I negotiated fees with a local doctor.  As it turned out, Jesus was diagnosed with a case of tonsillitis.  If left untreated, his condition would continue to worsen until bacteria traveled to his heart and threatened his life.  Thankfully, we were able to fund the surgery.  During my upcoming time there, I hope to be able to share more stories like this one with you.

I am looking for financial support which will enable me to spend a year making a difference.   I would greatly appreciate any donation, big or small, to my cause.  These funds will enable me to pay for housing costs, food, and transportation.  Any funding above and beyond my needs will go to aid the most needy of Honduras. 

Thank you for helping me help them.  Please keep me in your prayers as I begin my journey.


Naomi Kankowske

e-mail  naomigk1@gmail.com