Foundation

During August 2010, our two co-founders (Martha and Genevieve) discussed some of the challenges facing people in Kangema and the surrounding area of the Central Highlands of Kenya. Martha and a couple of other ladies were already trying to help a few orphaned children with school fees, foods and clothing and an agreement was made to build on this and turn it into something bigger and more sustainable in the long-term.

In October 2010, Wamumbi Orphan Care was registered as a local community based organisation and, in January 2012, Wamumbi Orphan Care Foundation became a recognised small charity in the UK and registered with The Charity Commission in July 2014. Our vision is to provide support to orphaned and vulnerable children in the area of Kangema township. We have built support within the community and volunteer helpers contribute greatly to making our meetings and workshops with the children and guardians a success.