Giving Tuesday Message from Jennifer
Prefer to donate by mail? Send checks made payable to HEAL to: PO Box 452, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Thank you!
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
2019 Giving Message
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
Cow Project at Rapha Community Center
The dairy cow project at Rapha Community Center is expanding! Learn more about how you can get involved in this exciting income generating activity that supports our children in Kenya.
The Boys at Rapha Need a New Dormitory
A STATEMENT FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Elias was found abandoned in the streets when he was about three years old. He didn’t know his name or age. He could barely speak. The local authorities couldn’t find a children’s home that would take him in, so he stayed in a jail cell
Art Class with How to Draw a Lion
This past May, the children at Rapha Community Center participated in the annual "How to Draw a Lion" art class, led by Brooklyn-based artist, John Platt. This is a dynamic program that teaches children from schools and children's home in Africa about the magic of art. Students learn how to paint and by the
Next Phase Campaign Update
I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Next Phase Campaign. Our goal of $100,000 was ambitious and we knew achieving that would be difficult. However, the urgency of the work we must do prompted us to aim high. While we we were not as successful as we had hoped, to date
Success at Rapha Secondary School
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
Rapha Community Center: The Next Phase
When I returned from Kenya this past summer, I felt a sense of accomplishment unlike any of my other trips. Life was different at Rapha Community Center. I saw progress everywhere I looked. Our children drink clean water now. They eat fresh vegetables and fruits from our own farm. They are thriving because the well
How to Draw a Lion: Art Auction and Party
Please join us for an art auction and party featuring paintings created by the children at Rapha Community Center in Kenya through the art education program How to Draw a Lion. Friday, November 16, 2018 6:00pm - 9:00pm The Adelphi Hotel, 365 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 There will be a silent auction, music,