Rafiki Mwema Incorporated

Rafiki Mwema Incorporated is a Kenyan charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable children who have experienced severe trauma, including sexual abuse and neglect. The organisation provides a safe, nurturing environment where these children receive therapeutic care to heal from their past experiences. Rafiki Mwema operates multiple homes for both girls and boys, offering them protection, love, and specialised support to break the cycle of violence and trauma that often affects their lives.

Mission and Vision

The mission of Rafiki Mwema is to support Kenyan children through trauma by providing safety, nurture, education, and hope. The organisation is committed to understanding and repairing the intense trauma these children have endured by using a therapeutic parenting model and educating communities to foster awareness and prevention of abuse. Its vision is a safe childhood and a bright future for every Kenyan child, free from abuse and stigma.

Main Objectives

• Provide a safe and loving home environment for children who have survived abuse and neglect.
• Deliver expert therapeutic care to help children recover from trauma.
• Educate and engage local communities, schools, and government officials to break the cycle of abuse.
• Support children’s reintegration into safe family environments whenever possible.
• Advocate for children’s rights to safety, love, and education.

Benefiting Groups

• Sexually abused girls who require protection during legal proceedings and healing.
• Boys who have survived street life, often exposed to violence and exploitation from a very young age.
• Families and communities involved in the children’s recovery and reintegration process.

Types of Services and Activities

• Therapeutic parenting and regular individual and group therapy sessions to address trauma.
• Provision of safe housing in multiple therapeutic homes for boys and girls.
• Operation of Jasiri Rafiki School, offering quality education alongside holistic support such as vocational training and computer literacy.
• Outreach programs that maintain contact with children after they return to their communities, including home visits and family reconnection efforts.
• Community education and advocacy to reduce stigma around sexual violence and promote child protection.
• Legal support initiatives, including court video-links to protect child witnesses.

Through these comprehensive services, Rafiki Mwema fosters healing, resilience, and hope, empowering children to grow into safe, loving adults and helping communities to build a future free from abuse. Supporters can contribute by making a donation to sustain this vital work.