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About Uwezo Uplift Foundation - Part 1

Transforming Lives Through Faith & Compassion

Building stronger communities by investing in children, education, healthcare, and the power of the Gospel.

"To invest in a child and change the world through Jesus Christ."

A Story of Faith, Compassion, and Change

About Uwezo Uplift Foundation - Part 1

Our Purpose

Mission & Vision

🎯 Vision

To invest in a child and change the world through Jesus Christ.

❤️ Mission

To uplift vulnerable communities through education, healthcare, feeding, mentorship, and evangelism.

Our Journey

Our Story

Uwezo Uplift Foundation was founded in 2006 by its current director, Roselyn Nangila. It started in a German Mission in Kenya known as Die Gute Nachricht für Africa (DIGUNA), which is a German phrase meaning "The Good News for Africa."

Being familiar with slum life, the poor living conditions, cycles of abuse and rejection, gangsterism, violence, and crime, Roselyn was moved by what she had seen and experienced. A fresh vision to see children's lives transformed filled her. She began developing what would become the heartbeat of The Uwezo Uplift Foundation, striving to reach out to the poor children in the slums with the gospel and educational support.

During this time, she worked as a volunteer evangelist in schools and later as a radio presenter with Bibilia Husema Station affiliated with DIGUNA. By the time she started the foundation, she was earning sh1500 (15 euros) as pocket money, from which she set aside sh500 (0.5 euros) to help the poor, laying the foundation for the organization.

What Guides Us

Core Values

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Faith in Christ

We believe in the transformative power of faith and center everything we do around Christ's love.

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Integrity

We uphold honesty and transparency in all our actions, building trust with our communities.

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Excellence

We strive for the highest standards in our programs and services to maximize our impact.

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Faithfulness

We are committed to our mission and the communities we serve through unwavering dedication.

Our Projects and Programs

About Uwezo Uplift Foundation - Part 2

Our History

The Journey

2006

Vision born under DIGUNA with Roselyn Nangila.

2010

Informal mentorship and sponsorship programs launched.

2013

Official NGO registration completed.

2020–2025

Expansion to Mt. Elgon and partnership with global donors.

Our Reach

Impact Overview

1,000+

Students Sponsored

Health Center

10,000+

Meals Served

50+

Mentorship Programs

Leadership

Meet the Team

Joseph Njuguna

Chairperson

Joseph served with Biblia Husema Radio team and Truth FM in Kenya for many years. He also served in Radio Awil in South Sudan. He has worked hand in hand with Uwezo Uplift Foundation since it was started. Now he is a missionary in South Sudan.

Dan Dooley

Assistant Chairperson

Dan serves with an organization that supports children in the Maasai region of Kenya. He has been a part of the Diguna Radio team for many years. He was a former school teacher in the USA before coming to Kenya as a missionary in 2005.

Roselyn Nangila

Founder & Programs Director

Roselyn is the founder and visionary of Uwezo Uplift Foundation. For more than 10 years, Roselyn served as a radio presenter and producer with Biblia Husema Broadcasting. Her love and compassion for children continually motivates our ministry leadership.

Jane Ndolo

Treasurer

Jane brings to our leadership team many years of business and financial experience. We are grateful for her dedication to our mission of serving children in the slums.

Elfriede Mischnick

Organizing Secretary

Elfriede brings many years of experience as a school teacher in Germany. She provides incredible support to the practical ministry side of Uwezo Uplift. She is also involved in the leadership of Women of Hope Kenya.

Ann Vaati

Secretary

Ann is one of the beneficiaries of the ministry of Uwezo Uplift Foundation. After completing her Master's degree, Ann decided to join Uwezo as a staff member so she can give back to the organization that helped her.

Nelli Galgithele

Public Relations

Nelli served as a staff member at Uwezo Uplift for several years before joining the Goethe Institute. Her experience in children's and school ministries is a treasure to us at Uwezo Uplift.

Martin Mischnick

Board Advisor

As a lifelong missionary, Martin served in Zaire (today, Democratic Republic of Congo) for 17 years. He relocated to Kenya in the wake of that country's civil war and became director of DIGUNA Mission Station Mbagathi.

Werner Schäfer

Board Advisor

Werner works in TS Care, our partner foundation, as the contact person of Uwezo Uplift Foundation. He is responsible for all the projects we run here in Kenya.

Johannes Oltmanns

Board Advisor

Johannes is the advisor of our board. He is in charge of networking, making connections and building relationships. He regularly visits all projects of Uwezo Uplift Foundation in Kenya for assessment.

Frank Deuschle

Board Advisor

Serving since January 2023, Frank and his wife Sabine have been godparents to two children in our sponsorship program. Through his work, he fundraised for a slum bus to facilitate movement as we reach poor children in slums and remote areas.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

You can sponsor a child by visiting our sponsorship page and filling out the necessary forms. Our team will match you with a child who needs support and provide you with regular updates on their progress.

We operate primarily in Kenya, focusing on underserved communities in slums and rural areas including Mt. Elgon region. Our work reaches thousands of children and families across multiple locations.

Yes, we are a faith-based organization committed to serving communities through Christian values. Our mission is rooted in the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ.

You can volunteer by signing up on our website with your skills and availability. Donations can be made through our secure donation page. Every contribution helps us continue our mission of uplifting vulnerable communities.

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