I’m so excited to announce that I will be hosting a one-of-a-kind exclusive retreat to Rwanda in October 2025. “Rwanda 2025: Engage – Experience – Embrace”—is an unparalleled opportunity to discover the power of transforming adversity into resilience by engaging with Rwanda’s past, present and future and contribute to established programs driving economic growth for Rwandans. In this […]
CONTINUE READING →Each year, the Kittelson Charitable Foundation gala dinner introduces a new way to “Do Good Every Day” and transform the lives of real students and families in Rwanda by giving them the gift of education. The theme of the 2019 gala is “Do Good Every Day: Expand Your Heart.” Whether you were a part of the […]
CONTINUE READING →The Itafari Foundation is closed, but our mission lives on – One Child at a Time! The Itafari Foundation is closed as of 12/31/2016. We have accomplished the goals we set out to achieve over a decade ago.  We are no longer accepting donations. Since 2005 the Itafari Foundation has been working on behalf of our donors […]
CONTINUE READING →We are celebrating Itafari’s closing with 21 DAYS OF ITAFARI! This is our final fundraiser! Now through December 31st I will be sharing stories and personal images of a determined people and a beautiful country rebuilding after a nationwide genocide. The community is committed to rebuilding and sustaining growth for years to come, from building […]
CONTINUE READING →Give Hope during the Final Stretch! Imagine the excitement of a child entering a brand new school. Their future will be brighter and full of opportunity. Itafari’s project to build a high school in Rwanda is becoming a reality! Join us for the final few months of finishing what we began eight years ago. […]
CONTINUE READING →I’d like to talk to day about the heart of a volunteer. It’s funny: volunteering can either wear you out or improve your outlook on your entire life, for the rest of your life. Mother Teresa said, “There is a light in this world, a healing spirit more powerful than any darkness we may encounter. […]
CONTINUE READING →I want to share this article written by my intern, Melissa Ingabire. She has been with me since June, and has helped us with both organizing of the Itafari office, and my personal office, and supporting us in our great work. Reflections by Melissa Ingabire, Itafari Intern 2014  “Itafari is a […]
CONTINUE READING →Dear Child Sponsors, We thank you for the many years of support of your children through the Itafari Foundation. Beginning April 1 we will transfer our sponsorship program to Africa New Life Ministries and hope you continue your participation through them. I appreciate hearing from many of you that you want to continue your sponsorship […]
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