Wamumbi Orphan Care Foundation

Wamumbi Orphan Care Foundation is a UK-registered nonprofit organization (Charity Number 1157642) dedicated to supporting orphaned and vulnerable children and their guardians in the Kangema District of Central Province, Kenya. The foundation operates primarily by providing grants and support to its partner organization, Wamumbi Orphan Care, a community-based initiative that delivers outreach services to children affected by HIV/AIDS and other challenging circumstances in the region[2][4].

History and Mission

The foundation was established in 2014 by Genevieve Agaba (formerly Lamond) and colleagues who recognized the dire need for assistance to the high number of orphaned children in Kangema. Genevieve, who holds a degree in Anthropology and an MSc in International Natural Resource Development, first became acquainted with the Kangema area while conducting fieldwork in 2007. Inspired by the challenges faced by local children and elderly guardians, she co-founded Wamumbi Orphan Care in 2010 to address these issues through community-driven projects, and later set up the UK charity foundation to support the work financially and administratively[3].

The foundation’s core mission is to relieve the charitable needs of orphans and vulnerable children, and their guardians, by funding programs that address their welfare and development. This includes providing vital life skills training, mentorship, and creating support networks for elderly grandparents who care for their grandchildren but often experience social isolation[1][3].

Activities and Impact

Wamumbi Orphan Care Foundation supports the local community by working closely with a project management committee composed of community elders, often referred to as “grannies and grandpas,” ensuring that initiatives remain relevant and effective on the ground. The organization focuses on practical assistance such as distributing solar lights to enable children to study after dark, improving their educational opportunities and quality of life[1].

The foundation’s activities are rooted in responding to the specific needs voiced by the community, emphasizing sustainability and empowerment rather than imposing external solutions. Through its funding and partnership model, it enables Wamumbi Orphan Care to provide outreach services that address both the educational and social needs of vulnerable children and their caregivers[2][5].

Governance

• Chief Executive and Chairperson: Genevieve Agaba
• Secretary: Angharad Stockwell

The leadership team is deeply involved in maintaining close ties with the local community in Kenya to ensure the foundation’s work remains impactful and aligned with those it serves[3].

Wamumbi Orphan Care Foundation exemplifies a model of international charitable cooperation, leveraging UK-based fundraising and governance to support grassroots efforts in Kenya focused on orphan care, HIV/AIDS affected children, and vulnerable families.

[1] https://www.wamumbiorphancare.org.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1157642&subId=0 [3] https://www.wamumbiorphancare.org.uk/about-us/wamumbi-orphan-care-foundation/ [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5047709/charity-overview [5] https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/wamumbi