Annual Giving Message Twelve years ago, I walked the land that would become Rapha Community Center for the first time. The property was overgrown and the only building in sight was a rundown wooden shed with no electricity or access to water. At first glance, it was hard to see
The doors to the first class of students at Rapha Secondary School opened nine years ago. I remember those students. I remember the temporary structure where they learned and the makeshift science lab they used. Many of the teachers were just out of school themselves and the administrators learned quickly that operating
The Form 4 class at Rapha Secondary School completed their KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) exam in April. This is a national exam that is demanding experience for all students. They are tested in all of their subjects over a period of a month. It’s a measure of their academic success in
In the beginning of October, I heard the news that the Kenyan government ordered schools to reopen for all Class 8 and Form 4 students. Classes were to resume on October 12th. On the 6th, school administrations were told to get ready! At first, I didn't think it was possible. It seemed so
There were so many moments on my recent visit to Rapha Community Center that left me speechless. I’ll admit I arrived feeling a bit discouraged and disappointed that I hadn’t reached certain fundraising goals. I was questioning if I was making a difference, wondering if it was time to call it quits or
The new school year is underway at Rapha Secondary School. We are excited to welcome a new class of Form 1 students who are ready to embrace all of the opportunities we provide to grow and learn. Our entire community is excited to be part of their journey over the next four years. As we welcome
Patrick(left) and Ezekiel(right) are officially the first students from Rapha Secondary School headed to University this August! Patrick will be pursuing a degree in tourism and hotel management. Ezekiel will be pursuing a degree in business. We are so proud of their accomplishments and know that the future is bright for both of them. We
