Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

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Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust Rafiki is a charitable organization working with children and their communities in Rarieda sub-County, western Kenya.

Please support us: http://www.rafikiwamaendeleo.org/donate At Rafiki we coordinate a holistic range of programs to improve the lives of children and youth in western Kenya. We work with the guardians of orphaned and vulnerable children and community members in 35 villages to raise their standard of living through community and school-based health programs, advocacy & child rights initiatives, educational support including sponsorship of children to secondary school and vocational training, and economic empowerment projects to lift families out of poverty.

For Michele, Monica, and Solomon, starting small meant beginning with what was right in front of them: “one child, one w...
06/10/2026

For Michele, Monica, and Solomon, starting small meant beginning with what was right in front of them: “one child, one widow, one family, one life at a time.”

There was no grand blueprint for everything Rafiki would become. Instead, there was a willingness to listen, to respond to the needs they saw, and to work alongside the community to find solutions. As more people joined, that shared commitment grew into something bigger, and opportunities were shaped by the very communities they were meant to serve.

Looking back, what stands out is not simply how much Rafiki has grown, but what can happen when people start with what they have, believe in a common purpose, and keep building together. Twenty-five years on, that same spirit remains at the heart of the journey.

🎓 Congratulations to our Street Business School graduates!Last month, 120 graduates completed 8 modules of Street Busine...
03/10/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our Street Business School graduates!

Last month, 120 graduates completed 8 modules of Street Business School. They learned how to get out of their comfort zone, market research, business opportunity identification, business planning, finding capital and starting small, growing a customer base, record-keeping, book-keeping, and money management

As Rafiki celebrates 25 years of working alongside communities, we are proud to see more people gaining the skills and confidence to build stronger businesses, support their families, and create brighter futures.

Thank you to our trainers, partner Jansen Primesteps, and supporters who made this possible.

Some of Rafiki’s earliest work began with children, with a simple but powerful belief that their well-being matters. Thi...
02/10/2026

Some of Rafiki’s earliest work began with children, with a simple but powerful belief that their well-being matters.

This early intervention was part of our growing commitment to advocating for children, supporting their needs, and helping create environments where they could thrive.

A little trip down memory lane!These photographs capture some of Rafiki’s early days, when the journey was just beginnin...
30/09/2026

A little trip down memory lane!

These photographs capture some of Rafiki’s early days, when the journey was just beginning, and the vision was taking shape.

In those early years, Rafiki was responding to the urgent needs of children and families affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, providing food, care, health support, and access to safe water. But the vision went beyond immediate support. From farming and beekeeping to carpentry, water access, games and shared meals, these activities helped children, young people and families build skills, confidence and opportunities for the future.

Much has changed since then, but our commitment to working alongside children, communities and creating opportunities remains at the heart of what we do.

As Rafiki turns 25, we look back with gratitude at the people, moments and memories that have shaped the journey.

29/09/2026

Every story has a beginning. Ours began with children, their needs, and a simple desire to make things a little better.

In this video, our founding trustee, Michele Ostertag, takes us back to the early days of Rafiki, sharing the vision, experiences, and ideas that shaped our journey to support children, strengthen families, and create opportunities.

As we celebrate 25 years of Rafiki, join us in looking back at where it all started and how far we’ve come.

Click the link to watch the full video on YouTube>>>https://youtu.be/z5BqCBTGuDE

For 25 years, Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust has worked alongside communities to create opportunities, strengthen livelihoods...
25/09/2026

For 25 years, Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust has worked alongside communities to create opportunities, strengthen livelihoods, and inspire lasting change.

Now, as we celebrate 25 years of impact, we invite you to join us as we look back at the journey, celebrate the people who have shaped it, and look ahead to what’s possible.

Your health matters, both physically and emotionally, especially for children and young people as they grow, learn, and ...
23/09/2026

Your health matters, both physically and emotionally, especially for children and young people as they grow, learn, and navigate life.

Join us on Saturday, 3rd October, for a free Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Medical Camp at Misori Dispensary, West Uyoma, from 8 AM. Services include health screening, clinical consultations, health education, peer support, life skills, coping skills, and more.

A heartfelt thank you to Rotary RDG for partnering with us to make these essential services accessible to children, young people, and the wider community. Together, we’re creating healthier, stronger communities where children and youth can thrive.

A working light can mean a brighter classroom, a safer home, or simply a little relief at the end of a long day. Through...
18/09/2026

A working light can mean a brighter classroom, a safer home, or simply a little relief at the end of a long day. Through his solar repair work, Browline Omondi is using his skills to serve families in his community and make a difference, one repair at a time. A special thanks to Hoffnung auf morgen Rafiki for your support in lighting our homes.

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Kisumu Kakamega Highway
Kisumu

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Monday 08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30
Thursday 08:30 - 17:30
Friday 08:30 - 17:30

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