He Is On His Way

I shared Edward's story last year. He was finishing his final year of school at Rapha Secondary, ready to begin a new chapter in his life. His goal was to continue his arts education, and I'm thrilled to say that Edward has done just that since leaving Rapha. When I was in Kenya this

Rapha Community Center is Open!

Rapha Community Center is once again filled with the sights and sounds of children! Our community reopened in January, school resumed and work continued. In just a couple of weeks, our Class 8 and Form 4 students will sit for their national exams. Please send positive thoughts and prayers their way as they

Delivering Hope to Our Children

Betty, pictured above in the pink hat, is an orphan. After her parents passed away, she and her five siblings moved into their grandparent's small house. There wasn't enough food to eat. The grandparents couldn't pay school fees. They needed help. Without other options, Betty and her siblings were split up and taken

An Update from our Community

The last time I sent an update, I was in Kenya, flying kites with the children at Rapha, surrounded by laughter and smiles. Now, I’m sitting in my very quiet apartment, quarantined, taking it one day at a time. How quickly things have changed... On March 16th, the Kenyan government ordered that all

Volunteer Trip to Kenya – Summer 2020

Our Executive Director & Founder is leading a volunteer trip to Kenya this summer. Join Jennifer for this incredible experience! Volunteer Activities Small Construction Projects Gardening Painting Tutoring Setting up a Computer Class Development of a Women’s Group Lot’s of fun with the children at Rapha Community Center! Approximate Cost $3,000 (including a

Thank You from Florence

Thank you from everyone at Rapha Community Center and HEAL Raising Our World Foundation, Inc. Florence is a Form 3 student at Rapha Secondary School. She joined us a few years ago after she escaped from her abusive step-father. Since then she has blossomed into an incredible young woman who is

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