Thursday, November 15, 2012

Meet the Founders!



Jody "Tabibu" Mattena- President Jody has been travelling to Africa for humanitarian work since 2005. Working in countless medical clinics across Kenya. She was given the name "Tabibu", meaning healer in Swahili.


George "Msingi" Mattena- Vice-President
George has been travelling to Africa for humanitarian work since 2009. He specializes in construction while also engineering ways to simplify everyday tasks for the African people, such as fruit drying and creating water filtration devices. He has earned the name "Msingi" by the Kukuyu people which means foundation.








Corrie "Wima" Goodier-Secretary
Corrie first ventured in Kenya in 2012 to do humanitarian work. It was love at first sight, working in various medical clinics as a registered nurse. She was given the name "Wima", Swahili for steady.  




A.J. "Shujaa" Jolley - Treasurer 
A.J. has been travelling to Africa to aid in humanitarian work since 2011 doing whatever is needed; be it construction, helping in the clinics, or educating boys and young men at the schools. He earned the name "Shujaa", meaning hero in Swahili for his tireless efforts, love, and support.