Welcome to Sarepta Rescue Center
Sarepta Rescue Center, located in Zimmerman, Nairobi, Kenya, is a dedicated organization providing shelter and support to vulnerable children, teens, and youth. Since its establishment in 2018 by Zipporah Njogu, Sarepta has been a beacon of hope for orphaned, abandoned, and street children, offering them a place they can truly call Home.
Behind The Name
Sarepta is Swahili for the Hebrew name Zarephath. The Bible tells us that Zarephath’s widow, and her son had nothing. She was preparing what she believed to be hers and her son’s last meal when the Prophet Elijah sent by God shows up asking for shelter and food.
She said, “As the Lord your God lives, I don’t have anything baked—only a handful of flour in the jar and a bit of oil in the jug. Just now, I am gathering a couple of sticks to go prepare it for myself and my son so we can eat it and die.” 1 Kings 17:12 CSB. Then Elijah said to her, “The flour jar will not become empty, and the oil jug will not run dry until the day the Lord sends rain on the surface of the land.” 1 Kings 17:14 CSB
Zipporah’s vision for Sarepta was of open arms, no matter how little they had she would always share with the kids and teens she welcomed into the home, trusting God would always provide for their needs.
Sarepta and Good Hope, Inc Partnership
On November 19 of 2022 Zipporah Njogu passed of a prolonged battle with diabetes, leaving over 40 children at the home and no direction.
Zimmerman: Bleak Future for Sarepta Children's Home As Founder Succumbs to Diabetes - Tuko.co.ke
Good Hope, Inc learned about this tragedy through one of our Kenya employees Rapha Maina that volunteers at the children’s home.
In December of 2022 director of Good Hope, Inc Charles Rukwaro and Ana Tripp leader of a local Foster and Adoption group called Village, decided to join forces to offer stability to the children and home volunteers in their time of grief.
Ana Tripp and her husband Brad Tripp started raising funds to meet some of the children immediate needs and in January of 2023 Charles and Ana traveled to Kenya to meet the children, learn about the home, and work towards a partnership.
Since then, Good Hope, Inc has been financially supporting Sarepta Rescue Center and it’s 40 children through faithful Good Hope, Inc donors.
About Us
Our Mission
Empowering Children, Transforming Lives.
Our Purpose
To provide shelter, food, education, and a nurturing and emotional safe environment where children can flourish.
Our Goal
To help Children in crisis by giving them shelter and care, providing them the means to overcome their disadvantaged past and realize their full potential as productive members of society.
Meet Our Dedicated Team
We are a team of volunteers located in Nairobi, Kenya and Massachusetts, United States of America. These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of compassion, expertise, and commitment to our organization, empowering us to fulfill our mission.
Our Kenya Team
Home Volunteers that come daily to help with cooking, cleaning, and care.
Home Matrons: Sarah Njeri know by the children as Mama Sarah and Patricia the head of the kitchen, both residents and full-time care takers.
Home Support: Judy Muriu is a fulltime worker providing support to the children and the home matrons.
Board Members
- Chairman: Moses Kagai
- Chairlady: Sarah Njeri
- Executive Director: Emmanuel Njenga and Rapha Maina
- Secretaries: Judy Muriu & Sarah
- Treasurers: Jonathan Mutuku and Anthony Muthama
- Matron: Patricia
- Good Hope, Inc Sarepta Children Home Director: Charles Rukwaro
Our USA Team
- Website/Social Media: Lisandra Da Costa
- Accounting: Kerlin Aristilde
- Home Director: Charles Rukwaro
Meet Our Family
At Sarepta Rescue Center, we believe in the power of visual storytelling. Take a moment to meet the heart and soul of our organization – the 40 incredible children who call Sarepta their home. Through these photos, we invite you to witness the sheer joy, resilience, and hope that radiate from their spirits.
Donate
Your donation provides our Sarepta Family with a stable, safe, and nurturing home, food, hygiene products, clothes, healthcare, education, school material and fees.
How to Donate?
There are two types of donations, direct care donation and a special gift donation. Both types of donations can be either monthly recurring or one-time donations.
Direct care donations of $40 per month will provide monthly support for 1 child. Likewise, a one-time donation of $480 will provide annual support for 1 child. There are currently 40 children and young adults living and being cared for at the Sarepta Rescue Center, totaling an annual donation target of $19,200 to maintain and provide direct care and support for all 40 children.
A special gift donation can be used for a specific purpose, such as to fund a building project, repairs and other needs that would not be covered by the direct care donations.
Visits, Events, And News
Take a glimpse into the lives of our Sarepta family. Visit our photo gallery to witness the moments of joy, resilience, and hope that our children experience every day. Your contributions help create these magical memories that will last a lifetime.
Events
October 2023Ana and Brad Tripp visit
May 2023Big News for Sarepta and Good Hope
In May 2023 Sarepta and Good Hope signed an agreement joining forces. An integrated Board Members group was created, and Good Hope took full responsibility to maintain the home financial needs.April 2023Sarepta receives a visitor.
On April 7, 2023, Rev. Leighton O’Connor CEO of Mission of Hope, Inc. visited Sarepta Rescue Center and donated free kids Bibles to all the children in the Home. “What a great way to spend Good Friday! Serapta Children Rescue Centre outside of Nairobi is one of the children homes that Good Hope, Inc. has been assisting. I felt so blessed to be able to spend time with these beautiful children. Many of the children are orphans or have parents that can’t take care of them. I got to speak with just about each and every one of them individually. Such sweet children…children with dreams of becoming pilots, football players, doctors, actors, and writers.” Rev. LeightonJanuary 2023First Visit to Sarepta Rescue Center
On January 23, 2023 Ana Tripp, Charles Rukwaro, and Eliezer Perez made their first visit to Sarepta Rescue Center. Ana stayed with the kids for 7 days and spend her time building relationships, learning the culture, and engaging with the kids. Thanks to all who donated, we were able to meet many of the home instant needs in our first visit. The kids were very interested to meet a Muzungu, Kenyan slang for “white skin person”.
