Breaking the Cycles of Vulnerability and Building Self-reliance
Raising Hope Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to breaking cycles of poverty and crisis.
From empowering newcomer families in Alberta, Canada to training grassroots women entrepreneurs in Kitengela, Kenya, we build sustainable pathways to self-reliance.
We're Making a Difference in Kenya
Raising Hope Center Inc (Alberta, Canada) exists to connect Canadians with life-changing work in Kitengela, Kenya. By rallying resources and support here in Canada, we empower refugees and vulnerable families in Nairobi’s metropolitan area to build brighter, self-reliant futures.
Youth & Education Support
Your donations ensure vulnerable children in Kenya have access to school supplies, scholarships, and safe learning spaces.
Economic Empowerment & Skills Development
With your help, individuals gain vocational training and small business support, breaking cycles of poverty and creating sustainable income.
Community Wellbeing & Advocacy
Your generosity funds counseling services, gender-based violence support, and food drives that bring dignity and relief to struggling families.
So far, Canadian support has helped transform the lives of more than 250 people in Kitengela, Kenya, and together, we’re just getting started. With every gift, you foster hope, resilience, and lasting change.
Join us in making a difference! Together, Canadians can create a future where every family has the opportunity to thrive.
Building Our Capacity for Greater Impact
On August 4, 2025, a dedicated team from Raising Hope Center (Kenya) completed specialized training with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), officially becoming certified Business Development Services (BDS) providers.
This milestone expands our ability to deliver:
Entrepreneurship training
Financial literacy workshops
Mentorship programs
Market linkages for small businesses
With this new capacity, we can empower even more refugees, women, and youth in Kitengela and beyond to build sustainable livelihoods. Together with our supporters in Canada, we are equipping vulnerable communities with the tools to achieve financial independence, resilience, and lasting dignity.
Real Stories, Real Impact
We believe in the power of transformation. Every success story reflects the resilience of the communities we serve, and the generosity of Canadians who stand with them.
From refugees launching small businesses to children returning to school, your support is helping to create lasting change in Kitengela, Kenya.
🎥 Watch the stories of hope you’ve made possible, and see how your contribution continues to transform lives.
Our Team
We are governed by a Board of Directors, who brings experience, vision, integrity, and commitment to upholding high standards of governance. The board drives the decision-making process and facilitates the pursuit of our strategic goals by providing advice on policy, advocacy, fundraising, and public relations.
Our Story
Raising Hope Centre’s main objective is the Inclusive and sustainable economic development agenda. Driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to a dignified and productive livelihood that enables them to live in peace, security, justice, and dignity.
Our Programs
Our goal is to empower vulnerable and marginalized persons to become agents of positive change through these three approaches:
– Immigrant Settlement and Integration Program
– Family Placement and Child Support Program
– Fundraising for Global Impact
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One Mission, Two Continents
Whether a family is overcoming crisis on the ground in Kitengela, Kenya, or navigating the complex hurdles of starting over as newcomers in Alberta, Canada—vulnerability knows no borders. But neither does hope.
We build sustainable, community-led pathways to economic independence, safety, and dignity. Your global gift fuels our grassroots work across both chapters.
