Why Rehma
REHMA is a combination of the Arabic word Rahma and the Swahili word Rehema, both meaning Mercy. In 2010, Nikole & Kelvin Opiyo started with a small coaching gig in the Kongowea community, but it became clear that God was calling them to love and empower the youth in the area. Today, REHMA has grown to a thriving organization that empowers dozens of youth and is a fully registered Non-Governmental Organization in Kenya under the name Tembea na Rehema Foundation.
Milestones
2010-2020
Sport &
Community Health
The first soccer team decided to name themselves Rehma Boys. The girls group followed suit and named themselves Rehma Ladies and that is how the name stuck. After that Rehma was used in naming every initiative our organization did including youth counselling, coaches training, school sponsorships, community tournaments, business trainings, food relief and medical relief. Thousands of young people have passed through the various Rehma programs.
2021-2023
Maternal Child Health & Support
In 2021 the first Rehma Centre was opened, and our organization attained a Non-Governmental Organization, NGO status in Kenya, offering a range of maternal child health programs including prenatal classes and girls' menstrual hygiene classes. We also have community outreach projects which include fitness, bible study, and after-school soccer clinic for pupils.
...Next Milestone
Our long term goal is to create a quality and affordable birth centre. We understand the importance of providing expectant mothers with a safe and comfortable environment to give birth, and we are committed to making this a reality. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of the birth centre meets highest standards of quality and affordability, so that families can focus on the joy of welcoming their new addition to the world.