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Changing Lives Through Education

Tumaini Scholarship Program, Mentorship & Scholarship

Providing scholarships and mentorship that open doors for students to pursue their dreams.

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Bringing Care Closer to Home

Uzima Medical Outreach,Affordable & Accessible Healthcare

Delivering free medical camps, screenings, and health education to underserved communities.

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Inspiring Dreams Through Football

Karura Youth Sports Association Soccer Academy for Youth

Empowering young people through sports, mentorship, and life skills that shape their future.

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700+

Students Educated Through Tumaini

13+

Schools Empowered Through KYSA

1000+

People Reached Annually With Healthcare

25+

prisons and 8 Rehabs Served

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What We Do

Transforming Lives Through Education, Health & Hope

Karura Community Centre is making a measurable difference across Kenya by improving access to healthcare, opening doors to education, nurturing youth through sports, and empowering families with sustainable livelihoods. With every program, we see lives transformed and communities strengthened for the future.

  • checklist iconProviding access to quality education for underprivileged students.
  • checklist iconSupporting inmates and recovering addicts in their reintegration journey.
  • checklist iconPromoting healthier communities through outreach and medical camps.
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Our Impact In Action

Practical initiatives turning faith into lasting community impact

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Tumaini

Providing scholarships and mentorship that open doors to quality education and holistic growth for underprivileged students.

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Dorcas Ministry

Dorcas Ministry provides, Christ-centered support to vulnerable families through food aid, relief assistance, and community care.

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Uzima

Delivering annual medical camps, health outreach, and wellness services that improve access to essential healthcare.

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KYSA

Using sports to empower youth, nurture leadership, and promote positive lifestyles that prevent crime and build resilience.

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Prisons Ministry
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Prisons

Supporting inmates with discipleship, counseling, and family reconciliation while preparing them for reintegration into society.

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Micro-Enterprise Devt

Equipping small-scale entrepreneurs with business training, mentorship, and access to resources for sustainable livelihoods.

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Support Programs That Heal, Educate, and Empower.

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Each contribution is a seed of hope, growing into lasting impact for students, families, and communities.

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Success Story

From Desperation to Graduation

Since 2011, Karura Community Centre’s Tumaini Program has supported over 700 students with scholarships and mentorship. More than 80% of graduates have progressed to universities and tertiary institutions, many now employed and even returning as mentors.

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This cycle of education and empowerment shows how one scholarship can transform not just a student, but their family and community.

Years of Tumaini

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Beneficiaries Testimonials

I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to you for the support that you have shown me through my High school life. It has not only been financial but through he mentorship programs that I have attended. They have molded me to be a good and responsible girl. I am truly grateful for you invested in my education and at the end I have attained a good grade which will enable me to pursue my desired career in Nursing. I would also like to give back to Tumaini at any given time so as to support the Mission and help other students benefit as I did.

Tumaini Alumni

Today as I reflect on my journey, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for how you have made my dreams come true. Thank you for your unwavering support throughout my journey. You will forever be my heroines for the incredible impact that you have had in my life. Thank you for walking this journey with me and for going out of your way to support my education. Your generous support and effort in ensuring my campus life was smooth meant more to me than words can express. Your prayers and encouragement have helped me get this far. May God bless you. You have planted a seed of hope and generosity that will continue to grow within me, inspiring me to achieve more and also give back. You have been truly a gift in my life. Thank you for believing in me and may the Almighty God bless you.

Recent Tumaini Campus Graduate

I love the mentorship that we have just had. It has encouraged me.

You have done great things to us and we don’t know how we will be able to repay it.

Thank you for the wonderful session. It has been helpful

For me I appreciate the people of Karura for the opportunity of mentoring us .It is really encouraging, we enjoy it.

I love this mentorship program and I hope what we have learnt sinks in my mind. The mentors are really good.

It was good. It has helped us learn new things that we can do in our daily life and make a positive impact in life. Thank you.

Having a mentor walk with me through my business journey made a big difference. I have learned how to manage and grow my income sustainably.”

Stephen Kiptoo

The training and support I received helped me start my small business. I am now able to provide for my family with confidence.

Alice Kadzo

After my release, the support and guidance I received helped me reintegrate into society. I am grateful for the second chance I was given.

Gabriel Maingi

The visits and teachings I received while in prison changed my perspective on life. I found hope and a new direction for my future.

Nancy Kizito

During a very challenging season, Dorcas Ministry supported my family with basic needs. Their kindness restored hope in our lives.

Macharia Kariuki

The food support I receive has been a great help to me. It has brought relief during difficult times and reminded me that someone cares.

Muthoni Muthuri

Through sports and mentorship, I have learned important life values. KYSA has helped shape me into a more confident and responsible person.

Catherine Wambui

Being part of KYSA has helped me grow in discipline and teamwork. It has kept me focused and given me a positive environment to develop my talents.

Michael Owino

The care we received during the medical camp was not only professional but compassionate. It gave me hope and reminded me that we are not forgotten.

Joan Mweni

I had not seen a doctor in years until the Uzima medical camp came to our community. I received treatment and guidance that has greatly improved my health.

Michael Murithi
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What People Say About Karura Centre Programs

“Serving at the medical camp reminded me that even simple acts — taking vitals, assisting a nurse — can bring healing and restore dignity to our community.”

Michael Phleps

CEO, Founder

“Volunteering in the prisons ministry taught me that hope can flourish even behind bars. Walking with inmates through discipleship and reconciliation is deeply humbling.”

Monicah Mule

CEO, Founder

“Mentoring Tumaini students has been life-changing for me. I’ve seen how guidance and encouragement open doors for young people who otherwise might not make it through school.”

Alex Migwi

CEO, Founder

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How We Impact Lives

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