It All started with a Question

The Founding History

Following the loss of my husband, my perspective on the world changed drastically. As I became more aware of the global suffering and injustice around me—from the Arab Spring to the plight of street children —I began to seek a deeper understanding of my own purpose. Through God’s mercy, I was led to the truth of Eternal Life, the power of the Sacrifice at the Cross and a pressing compassion for the oppressed. This journey drew my heart toward, the youth—especially, vulnerable, abandoned, and orphaned children. In my journey of raising an orphan myself, I experienced their void and felt a divine calling to serve them with compassionate care. In 2017, I founded the Seed of Life (Chanzo cha Maisha), a non-profit organization that aims to provide a safe environment where children receive Christian education and compassionate care, allowing them to affirm their identity in Christ, discover their purpose, and thrive in their calling. I envision a generation of youth who are conscious of their worth and are inspired to intentionally build a better future, becoming the beacon of hope, faith, and love for African nations to reach their full potential. We have held multiple activities since December 2017, providing meals, gospel sharing, gifting shoes and school supplies to over 100 children. Shortly after, I felt a poignant call from the Lord to “feed His sheep” according to John 21:17. Through this assignment, I have learned that our love for God is measured by our service to others, our obedience to the Lord, and our consecration.

After working in Community development for a decade, and providing resources to communities to thrive using internal and external aid, I strongly believe the African continent has the potential to invest and raise up an empowered generation that love their neighbors as themselves, serve their communities and value the land that God has given them.

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Psalms 146:5-9 Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God. He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—he remains faithful forever. He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free, the Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the Lord loves the righteous. The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.

Board Titles

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nadia-Grace Mabaya—Founder/ President

Mamy Fwelo—General Secretary

Sandrine Adambu— Director of Finance and Compliance

Nancy F Kalala— Director of Operations

Oscarine Mukunda— Monitoring and Evaluation

Prince Mubake—Communication and Head of Relations

Advisory Board

Jean Philibert Mabaya

Sylvie Kaboy

Graig Butler

Jim Vigil

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