Rafiki Foundation

10/16/2026

The beauty of the Rafiki Village in Tanzania is found not only in its surroundings but also in the care taken to maintain it.

As the Village prepares for the rainy season, national workers are remodeling the waiting area for students. Through their diligent work, they help create and maintain a campus that reflects the care and purpose behind Rafiki’s work.

From the well-kept grounds to the spaces where children learn and grow, the beauty of each Village is a reminder that our everyday work can be done for the glory of God!

10/14/2026

For some of the women in the program, life looked very different before they began this work. Some did not have a home of their own. Others struggled to afford school for their children or even put food on their table each day

Today, through the opportunity to earn a dignified income, these women can provide for their families, send their children to school, provide meals, and even help care for others in their communities who are unable to work.

Your support helps make this possible. Thank you for supporting these dear ladies through your purchases and through prayer!

10/12/2026

For many short-term missionaries, serving with Rafiki is more than a trip. It is a season of watching God work in the lives of students and teachers while he works in their own hearts as well. As they teach alongside Rafiki’s team, build friendships, and learn to love people in a new culture, God shapes them in ways they never expected.

Short-term missions is an opportunity to join Rafiki’s ministry in Africa, serve beside missionaries who are already giving their lives to this work, encourage teachers and students, and offer your gifts to the work God has already begun.

You don’t need to have it all figured out! If you have an inkling that God might be calling you to missions, consider taking the first step.

Pray, ask questions, and explore the opportunity to serve as a short-term missionary!
https://rafikifoundation.org/go

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

In Kenya, Rafiki recently had the opportunity to provide Bible study and Sunday school training for a PCEA (Presbyterian Church of East Africa) church.

The participants showed a strong desire to faithfully teach the children entrusted to their care while growing in their own knowledge and understanding of God’s Word. What an encouragement to see a hunger to learn, grow, and faithfully serve the next generation!

We are grateful for opportunities to come alongside churches and equip teachers as they seek to teach the Bible. Join us in praising God for each opportunity to see his Word spread throughout Africa!

10/07/2026

🎁 Thankful For You Gift Set 🎁

Step into the holiday season with a gift that says, “I’m thankful for you!”

Our new Thankful For You Gift Set brings together beautiful, handcrafted pieces all at a special holiday price. Inside, you’ll find:

• Three handcrafted trivets
• Two Ethiopian pine wood spoons
• One bag of Ethiopia coffee
• One canvas tote

Shop the Thankful For You Gift Set today!
https://store.rafikifoundation.org/products/thankful-for-you-set

10/05/2026

At the Rafiki Village Rwanda, Eric and Rachel Aluvisia have the joy of serving students and helping build relationships with churches and schools as they seek to faithfully serve the Lord.

Praise & Prayer:

🙏 Praise God for the opportunity he has given Eric and Rachel to serve together and minister to the students entrusted to their care.

🙏 Pray that God would give Eric and Rachel wisdom and perseverance as they serve in their different roles and that their work would bear lasting fruit.

🙏 Pray for God’s continued provision and strength for the Rafiki Village Rwanda as the ministry reaches students and families with Christ-centered education.

God is faithfully at work in the Rafiki Village Rwanda, and you can be part of that work through prayer.

🔗 Discover how you can partner with the Aluvisias and their work in Rwanda here: https://rafikifoundation.org/missionary-detail/rachel-and-eric-aluvisia-238

10/03/2026

10/02/2026

In the desert of Turkana County, Kenya, a new chapter in education is unfolding.

In this dry, remote region, many families traditionally followed a nomadic way of life. Years of drought pushed many to settle near towns, and as communities changed, so did their hopes for their children. More families now recognize the value of education and are choosing to send their children to school.

At a school in Kakwanyang, about 200 children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 1 are learning with the Rafiki Classical Christian Curriculum and Bible study. Their teachers eagerly bring the lessons to life with games, worksheets, read-alouds, and engaging activities.

For these young students, learning comes with unique challenges. English is their third language, and many rely on the school for their only substantial meal of the day. The school’s borehole also provides water for both the students and families in the surrounding community.

Yet these challenges have not dampened the teachers’ enthusiasm. They recently completed a week of training and continue to grow in their ability to teach these children well.

Rafiki rejoices to see communities embrace education and teachers faithfully lay a foundation of learning and God’s Word for the next generation.

09/30/2026

🚨🦒Sale Alert!

Sewn by the Women of Hope in Nigeria, these vibrant batik giraffes are ready to capture your little one’s heart! With colorful fabric, floppy ears, and plenty of personality, each giraffe makes a sweet friend for a child.

Shop the Rafiki Exchange and find a giraffe friend of your own while supplies last!

https://store.rafikifoundation.org/products/large-batik-giraffe-animals