About Us
ROSKERN FOUNDATION
Who we are
Roskern Foundation
The Roskern Foundation was founded as a call from God to coordinate and connect
Christians, churches and communities so that they may be empowered to becomethe
“Handsand Feet”of Jesus as they seek to serve God in all that they do. The Foundation
provides services to humanity for the most marginalized and disadvantaged in society
with the aim of uplifting their spiritual, social and economic status.
History About Us
Mr. Joseph Simba is a sociologist at the Kibera Community Development Agenda and
has been a leader in implementing youth programs in Kibera and other regions of
Kenya. Joseph targets youth to develop their potential through technical and
vocational training. Joseph, the co- founder and current director of the Roskern
Foundation, lived in the slum his entire childhood and part of his adult life. He worked
for Buckner International’s Nairobi orphanage for 9 years rising from the rank of
house caregiver in charge of boys to social worker in charge of all Buckner programs
(i.e orphanages, kinship, foster care and transitional homes for young adults). Joseph
is married and the proud father of two sons.
Joseph Simba - Director Founder
Why Join Us
Sustainable actions, hopeful reactions
The city of Nairobi has numerous slums including Kiambiu, Mukuru, Mathare and
Kibera. The Roskern Foundation has elected to target the Kiambiu slum for the first
phase of our socio- economic empowerment project. With an estimated population of
700,000 in approximately a half mile area, the Kiambiu slum is among the most
densely populated residential areas in Nairobi.
Vision
Empowering Christian Africans to escape poverty as well as share Jesus
within their communities for the glory of God.
Mission Statement
Our mission statement is Galatians 6:10: Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do
good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Mission and Community Centers
We believe God has called us to build self-sufficient Mission and Community Centers to
empower Christians and churches in Africa (beginning in Kenya). Each Mission and
Community Center consists of a library, a health facility, a literacy school, a community
hall, a sports center, apartments and small businesses. Income from the small
businesses coupled with income from leasing the apartments (upper floors of Mission
and Community Center) make the Mission and Community Centers self-sufficient. This
also funds many community programs and creates numerous jobs to stimulate the local
economy.
Programs at the Mission and Community Center
- Feeding Program
- Community Outreach
- Job Skills
- Internship Program
- Family Assistance Program
- Bible Study
- Children’s Programs
Become a Volunteer
One Earth, one chance – let’s do it right
To improve the social and economic status of the slum residents by providing
access to a health facility, literacy school, library and study center, sporting
activities, water and sanitation initiatives, etc.
