About us
We make the bestfor all our children.
What is St Ignatius Orthodox Academy and Child Rescue mission Centre all about
Welcome to St Ignatius Orthodox Child Rescue Mission Centre, A project initiated by Father Samuel Macharia (Ignatius), the parish priest of St. Stephen George & Christopher Orthodox Church in Ongata Rongai. He is also the founder of Ongata Rongai development organization, which is a non-profit organization legally registered under the laws of Kenya.
We are based in Kenya, Kajiado county at Ongata Rongai, Magadi road opposite Guard mart Supermarket approximately 17km south of the Nairobi ,Central Business District (CBD). Father Samuel Macharia has long been committed to supporting children through every possible means, especially in offering education and aid to underprivileged and vulnerable children.
Most of the beneficiaries are orphans, street children and those living in slums and affected by extreme poverty. The main objective has always been to address basic needs and provide education, offering spiritual guidance and creating an environment where a children are nourished, grows and learns to be a responsible individual.
Mission
→ Supporting vulnerable children achieve their dreams and live with dignity.
→ Making a world with access to top notch education, healthcare and growing spiritually.
→ shaping a brighter tomorrow for disadvantaged kids to succeed and have a chance to give back to the society.
→ A place where every child is secure, educated and enabled to overcome poverty.
vision
→ To offer topnotch education, medication nurturing talents, housing to the needy kids and guiding them spiritually, enabling them to rise above poverty and reach their capabilities.
→ To give all round care and aid to underprivileged kids, allowing to tap into chances and establish a strong foundation.
→ Building a brighter future for disadvantaged children, where they can bloom and become game changers to society
→ To enable excluded kids via learning, skill building and community involvement, shattering the loop of poverty and hardship.
Core Values
- Empathy
- Compassion
- Advancement.
- Integrity
- Ethical conduct
- kindness
- Responsibility
- Fairness
- Honesty
- Generosity
- Perseverance
We are giving utmostto uplift the next generation
The Child care and Rescue Mission Center was established in August 2015 and later to St. Ignatius Academy was created.
The founder Father Samuel Macharia realized that many children in the center were not receiving proper education in the schools they were admitted before. This created the need for the Academy which was launched in January 2022. In 2015, Father Samuel Macharia observed that many children were coming to the church seeking help because they lacked access to food, he shared the issue with the local parish and community members, but the attempts could not continue because the challenges were too big and there was insufficient funds. However he kept going relying on his contributions and what he received from the local donors`
As the number of vulnerable children continued to rise it become clear that a more structured and supportive learning environment was urgently needed one that could not only provide daily meals but also offer stability, guidance and a chance for each child to grow beyond their circumstances. This growing demand highlighted the importance of creating a safe space where education, emotional support and a proper care could come together to restore hope and give every child the opportunity to build a brighter future. The mission quickly evolved from simply responding to emergencies to building a foundation that could sustain long-term transformation. Volunteers, church members and community leaders come together, contributing their skills and resources to ensure that every child received not just food , but mentorship structure and a sense of belonging. The goal was no longer only to meet immediate needs, but to empower children to break the cycle of poverty through knowledge ,discipline and confidence. With time, the center realized that many children required more than Academical support, they needed emotional healing and guidance to overcome the trauma and hardship they had faced.
Counsellors and trained caregivers were brought in to provide psychosocial support, helping the children develop self-esteem, communication n skills and resilience .These interventions played a vital role in shaping responsible, hopeful and focused young individual ready to pursue their dreams .Today the organization continues to expand its programs, ensuring that no child is left behind. Trough partnership ,well-wishers, local donors and community members, the center has been able to provide education ,meals ,healthcare and life skills training. Every contribution big or small goes directly into uplifting the lives of children who deserve a chance to succeed Together we are building a future where every child can find safety ,opportunity and a path towards a meaningful life
key outcomes
What makes us diferent?
Alliance
Quality Education
High standard education. Our goal is to provide children with the foundational skills they need to become self–directed learners who can retain information think critically, inquire bodily and build a strong sense of ability.
Support
Children freed from hunger, oppression and inadequate essentials are not burdens to fix but talents and potentials waiting to shine. We believe that children lifted from hunger, exploitation and deprivation are not challenges to overcome but opportunities to unlock greatness.
Father Samuel Macharia, (Ignatius)
- Director
“I love the kids we serve and when love is the motivation, there is no things that can’t be achieved.”
Mirriam Njeri
- Grade 2
Hello, my name is Mirriam, I am in Grade 2. When I grow up, I want to be a doctor.
Mary Wangui
- Grade 3
Hello, my name is Mary, I am nine years old, When I grow up, I want to be a Lawyer.
Charles Njoroge
- Grade 3
Hello, my name is Njoroge, I am ten years old . When I grow up, I want to be an engineer.