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The People Who Live the Mission

Servant Leadership

Servant-Hearted

We lead by example — washing feet before giving speeches. Every title here is a calling to serve, not a seat of authority.

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Founded as a Family

Stephen and Rosemary didn't start an organization, they started a family. Thirty years on, they're still "Mum and Dad" to every child who walks through the gates.

Meet the Founders
Founders

Where It All Began

Stephen and Rosemary didn't start an organization — they started a family. Thirty years later, they still live on campus and are "Mum and Dad" to every child who walks through the gates.

Stephen

Stephen

Founder & Director

Born in rural Kenya, Stephen trained as a teacher before co-founding ByGrace in 1994. His passion for education is the engine behind our growing schools network. He oversees all operations, strategic planning, and global partnerships.

"I see my younger self in every child we rescue. Grace saved me; now it's my joy to share it."

Rosemary

Rosemary

Co-Founder & Home Director

A registered nurse with a heart for the vulnerable, Rosemary has been the maternal force behind ByGrace since the very first room was rented. She manages the Children's Home, leads staff training, and oversees child welfare and discipleship.

"Every hug, every bandage, every bedtime story is an act of love from the Father's heart."

Key Team

The People Behind Every Program

Each member of our core team brings deep personal investment — many having grown up in or been transformed by ByGrace themselves.

JoySchools Coordinator

Joy

Schools Coordinator

A former ByGrace student herself, Joy returned after university to lead our education programs — curriculum development, teacher training, and student assessments.

"Education gave me wings. Now I get to help other children soar."

VictorChurches Pastor

Victor

Churches Pastor

An ordained minister with 15 years in community outreach, Victor leads Sunday services, discipleship groups, and evangelism across both congregations.

"The church is the heart of ByGrace — pumping grace into every other ministry."

EvaTeen Mothers Manager

Eva

Teen Mothers Program Manager

A graduate of our own Teen Mothers Program, Eva brings unmatched empathy and expertise to overseeing housing, training, and support services for vulnerable mothers.

"I know the struggles firsthand. Seeing mothers thrive is my greatest reward."

AlexOperations Manager

Alex

Operations Manager

A business graduate with a passion for sustainable development, Alex handles the finances, logistics, and facilities that keep every program running with integrity and efficiency.

"Behind every smiling child is a well-managed budget and a team that works like family."

Kitchen teamNutrition & Care

Our Kitchen Team

Nutrition & Care

Our dedicated kitchen and care staff feed hundreds of children three meals a day — with love, dignity, and the quiet joy of knowing each plate matters.

"Nutrition with love — we feed bodies and souls."

Health teamMedical & Counseling

Health & Wellness

Medical & Counseling

Our health and counseling team ensures every child receives physical and emotional care — from routine check-ups to trauma-informed support for those who have known loss.

"Health care with compassion — keeping our children well."

Supporting Staff

The Whole Team is Family

Every guard, gardener, teacher, and cook is part of the same story. Together, we create an environment where children feel safe, seen, and loved every single day.

Team working togetherOur team is family — supporting each other as we serve.
Kitchen staffNutrition with love — our kitchen staff feeds bodies and souls.
Health careHealth care with compassion — keeping our children well.
Staff with childrenLeadership means getting down to a child's level — literally.
Our Philosophy

How We Lead

Servant-Hearted

We lead by example, following Jesus' model of washing feet before giving speeches. Every title here is a calling to serve, not a seat of authority.

Collaborative

Decisions are made as a team, with prayer at the center. No single person holds all the wisdom — we listen, discern, and move forward together.

Empowering

We raise up local leaders — including ByGrace alumni. Joy and Eva's stories are not exceptions; they are the goal. Our greatest success is making ourselves replaceable.

Accountable

Regular audits, board oversight, and full donor transparency are non-negotiable. We steward every gift as a sacred trust, and we report with honesty and detail.

Join the Team

We Lead Because Grace Led Us First

Whether you give, serve, or partner — you become part of this leadership story. Every resource entrusted to us is multiplied in the lives of children and families.