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Columbus group visits Rafiki

March 26, 2017 / Connie / No comments

From left to right: Ted Celeste, Terry Davis, Arnett Howard, Karen Heiser, Steve Heiser and Bobbie Celeste

In early March, Dr. Terry Davis led a small group to Kenya to witness all that is happening at Rafiki Children’s Center. The group consisted of fellow Rotarian Steve Heiser from the Columbus Club and his wife, Karen, a colleague at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Also along were Ted and Bobbie Celeste, pillars of First Community Church, which has been a huge supporter of Rafiki. Rounding out the group was Arnett Howard – a very popular jazz musician in the central Ohio area. Reverend John Nganga was able to join them from Florida.

Click here to download and read full detailed report from Dr. Davis.

Category: Uncategorized / Tags: celebration, education, Rafiki, Rafiki Academy, Rafiki Children's Center, Rafiki farm, Rafiki kids, Rafiki updates, Rafiki visitors, Walkathon

Rafiki kids attend Christmas party

December 11, 2016 / Connie / No comments

The kids from Rafiki Children Center attended a Christmas party, hosted by Catherine Gatheru and her team at the International School of Kenya. The kids
were very grateful and appreciate for all the unconditional love and gifts they received. Please remember the kids at this time of Christmas and use the donation button on this site to donate online. We shall for ever be grateful to all those that have extended their hand of support for the last 17 years since Rafiki was birthed. All the honor and glory belongs to God. Shalom.

Category: Uncategorized / Tags: celebration, Christmas, community support, International School of Kenya, party, Rafiki Children's Center, Rafiki kids

Introducing Updendo Clinic Staff

October 1, 2016 / Connie / No comments

Amos Kanja, Deputy Administrator, introduces Mercy Wandere, the Dr. Terry and Barbara Davis Upendo Clinic Nurse, and Martin Nyaga, a Rafiki beneficiary, sponsored for so many years by Overbrook Presbyterian Church, Columbus, Ohio. Martin now works at the Clinic as a Lab Technologist. We have also Sarah who is working in the Dental department. We thank God for how far we have come. We press on in the mission of providing quality healthcare to our Rafiki family and members of the community.

Category: Uncategorized / Tags: Clinic, community resource, Dr. Terry & Barb Davis Upendo Clinic, Rafiki, Upendo Clinic

Rafiki Family visits Emanuel Church

October 1, 2016 / Connie / No comments

On September 11, 2016, Ven. Kamau from Ngong Archdeaconry invited the Rafiki Family to worship at Emanuel Church. Reverend John Nganga preached and shared communion with the church family. The congregation donated clothing and money to support the children of Rafiki. Their love touched us.

Category: Uncategorized / Tags: celebration, Emanuel Church, Ngong Archdeaconry, Rafiki, Rafiki Children's Center, Rafiki kids, worship

September Rafiki Reunion

September 30, 2016 / Connie / No comments

On September 3, 2016, we had a very successful reunion of all the Rafiki Family. There was the first generation that started with us, many married and now working. We also had second generation, now in College and High School, and with the current third generation of the 75 kids at the center. What a joy it was to see the faithfulness of God!! Thank God for an entire army of faithful friends who have contributed to make this dream a reality. We press on.

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One of our younger 3rd generation kids with Reverend John Nganga

Category: Uncategorized / Tags: celebration, Rafiki Children's Center, Rafiki family, Rafiki kids, Rafiki reunion, three generations

Rafiki Bakery growing rapidly

May 29, 2016 / Connie / No comments

The Rafiki Bakery has seen rapid growth recently. Together with provision for enough bread for our kids, the bakery products have now gone to local market. Our products are now competing with other prominent companies in mini-stores and supermarkets. The team designed a new brand label which is attracting more consumers.

All plans are in place to have a variety of products. We are also intensifying marketing strategies to reach as many consumers as possible. This project has been completely subsidized the bread budget in our institution. Thanks to all who made this project possible.

Category: Bakery, Project / Tags: bakery products, bakery project, bread, community resource, Rafiki, Rafiki bakery, scones

April 2016 Rafiki Update

April 4, 2016 / Connie / No comments

By Dr. Terry Davis

It didn’t seem quite right to be at Rafiki without John Nganga, the founder and CEO of Rafiki whose original vision and constant “pressing on” for 18 years has been the underpinning of the entire project. However, we are so grateful that
his health is holding up with the help of a skillful medical team, a dedicated wife and family, and the Grace of God. God willing, John is currently planning a return to Rafiki this summer. For this trip, John’s cousin Eston Kihara had been here for several days when I arrived, and represented John for the many events we had packed into a few days. Eston has just become a member of the US Rafiki Board.

Click here to download and read Dr. Davis’ full report.

Category: Media+News, Uncategorized / Tags: art school, community resource, education, quilt ministry, Rafiki, Rafiki Academy, Rafiki Children's Center, Rafiki choir, Rafiki kids, School of Music, Upendo Clinic

Sneak peek during choir practice

March 30, 2016 / Connie / No comments

During Dr. Davis’ early March visit to Rafiki Children’s Center, he was able to capture a sneak peek of the Rafiki children during choir practice.

Category: Uncategorized / Tags: choir practice, Marafiki Orphan Project, music, Muziki, Rafiki, Rafiki Children's Center, Rafiki choir, Rafiki kids

Rafiki orchestra is formed

February 10, 2016 / Connie / No comments

The Rafiki Orchestra is in its birthing process. Thank God for faithful friends, Sara Burley from St. Benedict’s Church, Plantation, Florida and Jesse Henry from Columbus, Ohio for the wonderful gifts of the musical instruments to the Rafiki kids in the John & Joyce Edmondson School of Music. Special appreciation goes out to the Short North Rotary Club of Columbus, Ohio for the dedication and commitment towards the funding of this glorious music project that continues to blossom and grow. The sky is the limit. Shalom.

Category: Music / Tags: instruments, music, music project, Muziki, Rafiki, Rafiki Children's Center, Rafiki kids, Rafiki orchestra, School of Music, Short North Rotary, St. Benedict's Church

Shopping trip to Bata Shoe Factory

January 19, 2016 / Connie / No comments

Today was a day of celebration as the 75 kids of Rafiki Children’s Center were taken to Bata Shoes Factory to shop for late Christmas gifts from our friends, Sarah Hambley, from Columbus, OH, Rev. Marian Cavagnaro, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Rev. E. Flemister, Tampa, FL and Lauren Flemister, St. Auburn, WA. Also, in addition to a pair of shoes, every child received a pair of socks. The balance of the gifted money took care of other needs at the Center. Thank you friends for your generous gifts.

Category: School / Tags: celebration, Christmas gifts, gifts, new shoes, Rafiki, Rafiki Children's Center, Rafiki kids

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