6 episodes
The Rafiki Way Rafiki Mwema
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- Society & Culture
The Rafiki Way: an exploration through your favourite charity in Nakuru Kenya, Rafiki Mwema.
Rafiki Mwema means 'Loyal Friend' and that is what Rafiki is to these young boys and girls.
It all began in a simple rental house in Nakuru, Kenya. In 2011, we opened the doors of Rafiki Mwema to provide a place of refuge to young girls who were victims of sexual abuse. We provided a safe, loving and therapeutic home to them while their cases went through the courts. We called our home ‘Rafiki Mwema’, which translates to “loyal friend” in Swahili and within one week we were home to 22 little girls.
Today, having grown to five houses on a large, secure property, we are home to 70 children – girls and boys – who are therapeutically parented by our 45+ Kenyan staff.
Every child that is able to return home to their community is visited regularly by our outreach team, to ensure they are safe, cared for and attending school.
Our mission is to heal every child from their trauma with attachment, love and empathy. On the ground in Kenya, we work closely with families, schools, villages and government departments in an effort to break the cycle of abuse and bring about systemic cultural change to remove the stigma of sexual abuse that is sadly common in Kenya.
An incredible amount of work goes on behind the scenes at Rafiki Mwema to heal, protect and gain justice for our children. If you would like to contribute to genuine life transformation, please consider supporting us and the work we do at Rafiki Mwema, to give children the opportunity to live as children should.
In this podcast we will share everything you need to know about Rafiki Mwema: the backstory, how it all works, you'll meet the people behind the charity, the ambassadors, the various projects and programs you help to fund, and some stories from inside Rafiki Mwema,
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Ambassadors and partnerships
In this episode we hear from some of the people who support Rafiki Mwema up front and centre, or who put their money where their mouth is! You'll meet some of our ambassadors and partners who help us to fundraise and bring in the money to keep this charity doing it's important work in the world.
You'll hear from:
Rikki-Lee: a Northern Rivers local business woman who put her body on the lineConstance Hall: the legendary woman who broke the internet and forever changes Rafiki's worldChantelle Ellem (also known as Fat Mum Slim): a big supporter since the very beginningSonya Driver: Founder of Eco Tan and partner over the years
If you'd like to support Rafiki, hit us up via the website or instagram.
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The reality of life in Kenya
In this episode we are heading back to Kenya to get more of an idea of the harsh realities of life in Nairobi.
Learn how you can support the work Rafiki Mwema do on their website here
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The Australian Story
In this episode we'll take you back through time to where it all began. A handful of friends, with babies, drinking in the backyard. And then we'll meet some of the current team and learn the various roles and responsibilities of Rafiki's team in Australia.
Learn how you can support the work Rafiki Mwema do on their website here
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Outreach Programs
Rafiki’s work isn’t one dimensional. It’s multifaceted and far reaching. Today, we are going to leave the safety of the farm and head further afield, exploring the various programs offered outside the gates. We’ll dig into Rafiki Mtaani (the feeding program), Rafiki Social, and the extensive outreach program.
Learn how you can support the work Rafiki Mwema do on their website here
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Life on Doyle Farm
In this episode we paint a picture of Doyle Farm... the home of Rafiki Mwema in Kenya. You'll meet some of the characters who keep the place running... the farm staff who help to keep the kids fed, the teaching team - making sure the girls stay up to date with their education and the security guards who keep everyone safe. You'll also head why Doyle Farm is such a great place to work.
Read more on this episode or read the transcript over on our blog
Music by Our Ambassador Stella Mwangi 🖤
To learn more about how you can get involved visit rafikimwema.com and follow us on instagram.
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Welcome to The Rafiki Way
In this episode we begin to pull the curtain back on the charity that is Rafiki Mwema.
To learn more about how you can get involved visit rafikimwema.com and follow us on instagram.
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