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Andrew Sievright

Andrew Sievright was born with an entrepreneurial spirit and vision. His father was a successful businessman and mentored Andrew in the principles of operation and management. Andrew started and oversaw several businesses when he was 18. One of these businesses grew into a flourishing company with 25 employees. After witnessing success and growth in business, Andrew turned his vision to international development and aid. Andrew joined Youth with a Mission (YWAM), one of the world’s largest relief and mercy organizations.

Based in Texas, Andrew oversaw YWAM’s largest base in North America. Years of business experience were applied to the base’s training center and 10 schools, composed of 26 departments and 110 staff. The schools taught skills such as desktop publishing for third-world countries, writing, music and journalism. These schools became the training ground for students who would later be sent out to 250 locations around the globe.

Many international aid teams, to developing nations throughout the world, were sent out from Andrew’s base. When Andrew heard of the orphanages that the teams visited, he knew that, given the opportunity, he would build an orphanage based on a self-sufficient business model. The orphanage would empower orphans to be leaders through excellent education and leadership training. The campus would be financially self-sustainable through local business ventures. The vision for Heroes of the Nation was birthed.

After working with YWAM for five years, Andrew decided to invest in a home in California. He devoted time, money and energy into remodeling the house for the next three years. When it was finished, it was appraised at a value of 1.7 million dollars. At this point, Andrew has determined to launch an orphanage from the proceeds of his home sale. He listed the house on the market for $800,000 more than what realtors had said he could sell it for. The first Open House took place on September 11, 2001, the same day as the World Trade Center attacks. In the midst of the subsequent economic downturn and real estate freeze, it didn’t seem possible that Andrew would be able to sell his home for the asking price. Two days later, a buyer purchased Andrew’s home in cash for the exact amount he had asked for.

Andrew founded Heroes of the Nation the following year. The process of buying land started, as he hired staff and began construction. He mentored Dr. Weston and Violet Gitonga in the leadership of the HTN campus. They would carry his vision to create a campus that would equip and empower future leaders for Africa.

The Heroes of the Nation campus has grown to be the largest orphanage in Kenya, educating and caring for over 500 children. Government officials have applauded the successful model of HTN, recognizing its impact on orphans and in community. Andrew continues to offer insight into the growth and development of an orphanage prototype that is truly revolutionary in its scope.