R-A-B in Afric Foundation
R-A-B is an acronym for Raha, Amani, Baraka, which are Swahili words meaning Happiness, Peace, & Blessing. I founded R-A-B in Afric in 2005, in Nairobi, Kenya. The organization was formed with an aim targeting young people who are bearing the brunt of HIV in Kenyan slums, and providing education for them on importance of hygiene. At the same time, I began educating myself on FGM (female genital mutilation), which was occurring in many villages across Kenya. I then began rescuing and supporting young girls in villages outside of Nairobi, who declined to undergo FGM. Many of the girls who are not able to runaway, either bleed to death, or contract various diseases due to unsanitized metals used to mutilate the girls. Housing, schooling, and proper care have been provided for these girls, to assist them at a chance of a new life with freedom and opportunity.
Refugees Have a Special Place in My Heart
October of 2019, the Women’s Organization in Paris, informed me of a young girl battling cancer. She was in urgent need to leave Turkey for a better medical care. With the help of UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), I assisted in sending her and her family to Toronto, for her immediate cancer treatment. Unfortunately, it was too late upon her arrival, and we lost a true angel. Nevertheless, her family was given residency in Canada, a chance at a better life, and future. Delaram will never be forgotten, and truly missed.
Honored in having worked alongside Mrs.Nazanin Afshin-Jam Mackay, in assisting me raise funds, & psychologically aiding this wonderful family.
