ABOUT US
VISION & MISSIONFounders, Vision and Mission
Jamii International Outreach Ministries was founded in November 2004 by Maurice Kinyanjui, Kathy Larin, and Emily Soroko. Having experienced the struggles of poverty firsthand in Kibra where they spent their childhood, they were inspired to address the crucial challenges the children of Kibra face, such as extreme poverty, limited access to quality education, and inadequate healthcare. Many children in Kibra grow up in harsh conditions, with high rates of malnutrition, exposure to disease, and a lack of opportunities for a better future. Jamii provides essential services like education, nutrition programs, healthcare, and safe spaces, giving children the tools and support they need to break the cycle of poverty and build brighter futures.
History
The founders of Jamii having benefited from education strongly believe that the value of gaining education lies in its ability to transform the lives of vulnerable children growing up in harsh conditions such as Kibra. The founders, having benefited from education themselves, firmly believe in its transformative power. Education provides the skills and knowledge required to access better opportunities. It promotes social mobility, enhances critical thinking, and opens doors to economic stability. Education also breaks generational cycles of poverty by empowering children to make informed decisions, pursue careers, and achieve better health outcomes. It offers them a chance to escape challenging circumstances and create a brighter future for themselves and their families.
This is also a legacy of the founder’s mother and grandmother who invested heavily in their education and helped them break the cycle of
poverty.
Two women entrepreneurs, a mother and her daughter, raised their family in Kibra, recognizing the pervasive hopelessness, chose to invest their profits in educating their children. Unbeknownst to them, their sacrifice would help shape the futures of children who would later thrive, with some migrating to the United States. Inspired by their journey, these individuals honored their roots by giving back to their community and paying it forward by creating Jamii International Outreach Ministries. It started as a feeding center and has evolved into an informal school.
The journey began with a donated family business premised which was a liquor store transformed into a new beacon of hope dedicated to serving the disadvantaged, marginalized and vulnerable children, through the love and message of Jesus Christ.
Over the years, the center has evolved into a thriving school, becoming a beacon of hope and a community transformation center under the belief that “Education is the Guiding Light to a Brighter Future” Following its success, a second center was established in Nakuru, three hours from Nairobi, with future plans to expand to other towns facing similar challenges.
OUR VISION
To foster academic achievement and equip young people with the skills and values needed to thrive in life.
OUR MISSION
To nurture God-fearing young people and holistically empower students in their spiritual, physical, and social development.
Motto:
Education is the Guiding Light to a Brighter Future.
