MEET THE ALFAJIRI TEAM.
Lenore Boyd
Founder and Director
John Paul Wasiro
Deputy Director
Bertolia Alegana
Finance and Administration
Lucas Wanyama
Martial Arts Intstructor
"I love being with the African people. The courage, energy, humor, and overcoming spirit of these brave people of the ghettos who live daily with challenge and tragedy. They have blessed me and Alfajiri."
"Working with Alfajiri, where we change kids' lives by rehabilitating and reintegrating them with their families, has had a ripple effect on me where I return home so fulfilled. It has also influenced the decisions I make in life since I am more informed from the experiences I get with these children."
"My love for Alfajiri as a karate coach/instructor is regularly seeing the kids being motivated to live out healthy and responsible lives."
"The Alfajiri mission brings me great joy. As I do this work, I have been impacted by seeing the children transform into participating and independent members of the community. I love seeing the kids realize that someone loves them, helping them get back on their feet, and giving back to the community. I am happy to be part of the team giving hope to these children."
​Ruth Wanjiru
Social Worker
Maggie Weru
Social Worker
Jackie Mwangi
Support Worker
"It has been an inspiring journey working with the kids - seeing them appreciate life and live with hope, love, and resilience in difficult circumstances. Through every challenge, they show incredible strength, and seeing them uphold their dignity and walk with confidence is what I love most. Every child deserves to feel valued, to dream, and to know they matter."
​It has been a humbling experience to learn little things go along way. I feel ive learned more from these young people than ever i could give to them. The kids need love to thrive, to know you care for them, this way they allow you into their personal space and their new dawn begin.
Alfajiri has been very beneficial to me, giving me the ability to work with vulnerable families, handle crises in the community, and educate myself in art creation and advocacy. I am very grateful to Alfajiri for giving me the opportunity to be part of the team.
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Staff (from left to right): Maggie, Lucas Wanyama, Ruth Wanjiru, Lenore Boyd, Bertolia Alegana, Hope Mahiva, and John Paul Wasiro.
The Alfajiri Center that hosts our day to day art activities and creatives
