It Starts With A Village Called Yala...
We work with the team in Yala, Kenya to support villages on their journey to becoming self-sustainable. Driven by a passion to create friendships, empower individuals and lessen poverty, we aim to make a lasting difference and serve the needs of the community. Our sponsorship programmes have already succeeded in helping thousands of people and we pledge to provide support until our help is no longer needed.
Orphans and Vulnerable Children
We provide orphans and vulnerable children with the physical, mental and emotional tools to help them through their primary education.
Supporting Elderly People
Elderly and vulnerable people who have no family to care for them, are provided with food, medicine and a communal meal each month.
Secondary School Students
Our secondary education scheme supports children who would otherwise have no access to higher learning.
Disability Programme
Medical expertise, equipment and education are provided to community members with disabilities.
Further Education
Hairdressing & Tailoring
Valuable skills are shared with community members to enhance their employment opportunities.
Our Values
Zero admin costs
Not a single penny is spent on administrative costs, so all funds go directly to the people who need them.
An empowered community
The team in Yala determines which programmes would be of most benefit to the community and we support their ideas.
Long term sustainability
All of our programmes are designed to have long-term sustainable benefits for the community.
What We Have Achieved Since 1999
1,492
children sponsored through secondary school
46
young adults supported through university and vocational training
73,000
meals served to elderly people who otherwise would not eat everyday
Meet The Team
Simon Ayodi
Director - Kenya
“Change starts with the little you have. If you want to go fast, travel alone; if you want to go far travel together. Education, skills and jobs will help us tackle this extreme poverty.”
Nancy Ajanga
Programme Director - Kenya
“I cannot stand by and watch if my neighbour has lost hope in life and cannot see how to feed her children. Holding hands together we can create a better world for all our children, if given a chance everyone can succeed in life.”
Steve Mmbiah
Finance Director - Kenya
“I have volunteered to serve my community with my heart and hands. I won’t stop until my people have the skills to change the face of Yala.”
Maggie Bamber
Trustee
“I wanted to get involved with URAFIKI from its kitchen-table start. We have been lucky enough to be able to raise, feed and clothe our own 5 children and I wanted to help others in poorer communities do the same.”
Mari Davis
Trustee
"Seeing the horrific impact of poverty first hand has changed the way I see the world. Direct action by a committed group of people really can change not just one life but many."
Imelda Wightman
Trustee
“Urafiki means friendship and the joy of friendship with the people of Yala enriches my life. I give thanks for all that they do.”