The James Project

The third world teems with forgotten children; among them are orphaned street beggars, child prostitutes, and pre-teens sold into industrial slavery.

In Latin America alone, an estimated 15 million children roam the streets. Most of the children are between the ages of seven and 14, are forced to steal or beg for food and live in danger of abuse and/or rape.

In Africa, the Kibera slum of Nairobi (approximately 600 acres, about the size of Manhattan's Central Park) is home to 1.2 million of Kenya’s poorest citizens. More than 25% of the Kibera residents have tested positive for HIV/AIDS; more than 50% of the population is under the age of 15; and approximately 80% of all youth are unemployed.

The mission of The James Project is to rescue the orphaned, the abandoned, and the abused. We are committed to providing a home, comfort, safety, security, love, and daily needs for third world street children.

“The project’s vision goes far beyond our first orphanage in Guatemala.
I hope we eventually open 100 orphanages in third-world countries around the globe,”
- Myron McKee, Founder of the James Project.

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James Project - Latin America - view the video

In September of 2001, James Project opened their first orphanage - Shadow of His Wings which is in Monjas, Jalapa, Guatemala, which is about a 5 hour drive from Guatemala City.

“Our overall vision is to provide a home for the girls’ physical, spiritual and mental development, to offer protection, and meet their needs for good food and good health, We’re working to train them up, to learn how to function on their own in society as adults, and for them to find God’s plan and purpose for their lives.” - Carroll Bishop, Site Director of Shadow of His Wings. - read more...

James Project - Africa - view the video

In September 2006, James Project joined in a partnership to support St Lazarus School in the Kibera Slum in Nairobi, Kenya. - view the Slideshow

St. Lazarus Kibera Informal School was formed to provide spiritual, physical, and emotional support to the children of the Kibera slum, many of whom are AIDS Orphans. The spiritual support is provided through the Bible teaching and care of the staff. The physical support is provided through the feeding program (2 hot meals per day) and basic medical care. The emotional support is provided through the daily interaction and care of the students and their parents or relatives. - read more...