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 Staff
Barabiraho Etienne
Barabiraho Etienne
Barabiraho Etienne
Co-Founder & President, USA
Ann Githinji
Barabiraho Etienne
Barabiraho Etienne
Co-Founder & CEO, USA
Janet Githinji
Barabiraho Etienne
Janet Githinji
Executive Manager, Kenya
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