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About Us

  BARANA CHILDREN’S CHARITY was founded by Mr. Barabiraho Etienne and his wife Ann Githinji in 2020. Mr. Etienne was born in Burundi and previously worked for total of ten years with UNHCR , CARITAS, IRC, and AFRICARE providing social services to refugees in DRC Congo and Tanzania. Mr. Etienne is fluent in ten African languages and French. Ann Githinji (Anna) was born in Kenya and has twenty years of experience in providing social support to African refugees resettled in the U.S. Anna is fluent in two African languages and English. Janet Githinji was born in Kenya and has over fifteen years of experience working as a community service relations manager in Kenya. Janet is fluent in two African languages and English.

Our Vision

  Empowering vulnerable children to thrive and fulfill their divine purpose.

Our Mission

 BARANA supports vulnerable children and their families by providing access to education, healthcare, housing and economic empowerment.  

Our Values

COMPASSION:

Christ’s love compels us to reach out to vulnerable children and their families 

(Bible: James 1:27, James 2:14-17, Matthew 25:31-46)

DIGNITY:

We acknowledge the divine intrinsic worth of every child.

FIDELITY:

We are committed to good stewardship of God’s gifts and resources.

COLLABORATION:

We partner with individuals and organizations to fulfill BARANA’S vision. 

SUSTAINABILITY:

We work with individuals, groups and families to chart a path towards economic empowerment.

Our Staff

Barabiraho Etienne

Barabiraho Etienne

Barabiraho Etienne

 Co-Founder & President, USA  

Ann Githinji

Barabiraho Etienne

Barabiraho Etienne

 Co-Founder & CEO, USA 

Barana Children's Charity, Janet Githinji

Janet Githinji

Barabiraho Etienne

Janet Githinji

 Executive Manager, Kenya 

Our Board

President

Ntahoturi Etienne

Vice President

TBA

Secretary

Habincuti Olivier

Treasurer

Niyomutabazi Esperance

Our Partners

BURUNDI

TANZANIA

TANZANIA

  Rev. Irutingabo Manasse and Karorero Dafroza

Organization: Moravian Church Bujumbura

TANZANIA

TANZANIA

TANZANIA

Pastor Sospeter and Suzanne Malingumu

Organization: Free Pentecostal Church of Tanzania, Mwanza

KENYA

TANZANIA

KENYA

Mama Jane Mbogo

Organization: Future Hope and Baby Centre 

KENYA

TANZANIA

KENYA

 Rev. Joseph and Angela Kabochi

Organization: Reclaimers Street Foundation

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