Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust is a charitable organization working in the rural area of Rarieda sub-County in Siaya County, Kenya. Our vision is people believing in themselves and working together to build a vibrant and progressive community. Our mission is to empower communities and build their capacities to create positive change for children and youth within their community.
Rafiki started as a community development founded by the Director Michele Ostertag and her two friends, Monica and Solomon Ochieng. Touched by the hardships faced by children and villagers, the founding friends began with health treatment and education to the villagers. During the first two years, it became increasingly clear that given the socio-economic hardships of the area, one could not focus on treatment of diseases alone.
In September 2003, the initiative was registered as a Community Based organization called Lusi Community Orphans Project. The CBO emphasized self-help through income generating initiatives such as chicken and dairy farming, beekeeping and crafts. The profits from these ventures were used to support up to 83 orphaned children with breakfast, school uniforms and weekend psycho-social activities. In 2006 the group decided that a stronger organizational structure and a more robust legal framework was required in order to grow the project into a professional organization. The Lusi Community Orphans Project was therefore reconstituted into Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust, which officially began operating in June 2006.
Currently, Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust works alongside children, youth, and adults to realize its vision that people believe in themselves and work together to build a vibrant and progressive community. Nearly 15,000 Rarieda residents are touched annually by one of the following program areas: Health, Advocacy and Rights, Education and Economic Empowerment.
Company Details
- Employees
- 63
- Founded
- -
- Address
- P.o Box 75, Bondo,kenya 40603,kenya
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- NAICS
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Grantmaking and Giving ServicesGrantmaking FoundationsVoluntary Health OrganizationsOther Grantmaking and Giving Services
- Website
- rafikiwamaendeleo.org
- HQ
- Bondo, Kenya
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Rafiki Wa Maendeleo Trust's categories are Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Rafiki Wa Maendeleo Trust's founding year is 2006
