DfA Kenya Trust
Kenya Trust
DfA has been registered as a trust in Kenya (DfA Kenya Trust) since April 2017. This legal form corresponds to the German foundation. The trust is managed by five Trustees who form the Kenyan board. They manage the assets of DfA for the beneficiaries of our projects in Kenya. As a legal entity, the DfA Kenya Trust may own property (including land) in Kenya and conclude contracts. A tax exemption is also possible and is currently being pursued. The Trustees are Sr. Seraphine (Manager Sponsorship Project), Sr. Fabian (DfA trained dentist), Sr. John Mary (Administrator of Hospital in Asumbi), Felix Osanga (Managing Director DfA) and Christophory Angir (graduate of the DfA sponsorship project, civil engineer).
DfA aims to transfer more and more responsibility for the projects to the Kenyan partners in the future. The DfA Kenya Trust is a very important committee in this endeavor. The Trustees meet once a month via Zoom and make important decisions concerning the work of DfA in Kenya. Our aim is that as many decisions as possible are made and implemented in Kenya, and to monitor and provide support in the process of implementation.
Sister Mary Fabian
Sr. Mary Fabian is a dentist and chairperson of the Kenyan Trust. She has been a member of the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph (Asumbi) for more than 25 years. She completed her training with the support of Dentists for Africa, has worked in DfA dental clinics and is closely involved with the projects
Sister John Mary
Sr. John Mary Nasambu Wafula is the director of Asumbi Mission Hospital, which operates a dental clinic supported by DfA. She belongs to the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph (Asumbi). She has a master’s degree in nursing and was sponsored by DfA during her studies. She assists volunteers in applying for work permits.
Margaret Opande
Margaret Opande is the vice-chair of the Kenyan trust and a member of the board of the St. Monica Village widows’ cooperative.
Christophory A. Adiema
Christophory Angir Adiema supports DfA as a civil engineer in the implementation of projects to improve infrastructure. He is a former DfA-supported sponsored child.
Sister Mackline
Sr. Mackline is also a Catholic nun belonging to the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph (Asumbi). She completed training as a COHO, which was sponsored by DfA, works in a DfA dental clinic and serves as an advisory member of the Trust. She supports DfA’s dental activities in Kenya.