About us
We make the best for 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.
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..
Core Values
- Compassion
- Advancement.
- Integrity
- Ethical conduct.
WE ARE COMMITTING OURSELVES TO UPLIFT TOMORROWS GENERATION
Child care and rescue center were founded in August 2015 and thereafter followed by St.Ignatius Orthodox Academy. The founder, Father Samuel Macharia noticed that most of the children in the Centre were not attaining good education from the schools they were sent. There rose the need for the Academy , which started in January 2022
In 2015, the founder Father Samuel Macharia noticed that a lot of the children would visit the church asking for assistance. As a result of not being able to have access to food on daily basis, he raised the concern with the local parish and community members, but their efforts were unsustainable due to the enormity of the problems and lack of adequate funds. But he had to continue as he struggle with the little , he personally gave and got from the local well wishers .
St. Ignatius Orthodox Academy and Rescue Centre performs various activities which include providing food, clothes, shelter and education and this also includes school uniform .Additionally ,paying staff who include teachers , cooks ,paying electricity ,water and medical bills among others.
Every child , no matter their background deserves a decent life and enjoyable childhood. Through your once, monthly or annual donation we can provide this. Kindly walk with us as we journey towards this great endeavor. Your donation no matter the amount means a lot.
One of our church saints ;St. Silouan the Athonite , asserts that “my brother is my life ” that whatever happens to our brother also happens to me ,whether am the cause of it or not .By not helping needy children in our neighborhood’s we directly and indirectly contribute towards poor living conditions amongst us .Our joy is pledged in the joy of our little ones
Failure to act on laying a good foundation for young one‘s spells doom for many generations to come in addition to defying God‘s will that we assist the poor amongst us. Every day we put a smile on a child we believe that we are giving hope and a promising future. We hope to have your hand in accomplishing this noble and unavoidable duty.
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.