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Jonathan Rays of Hope (JRH)

About Us

About Us

Jonathan Rays of Hope (JRH) is a Community-Based Organization that was initiated to advocate for the rights of persons with disability who are resource constrained and vulnerable. The CBO also creates awareness to the rural communities in Migori County and its neighborhoods.

The organization focuses on education, health, food security, and disability inclusion in employment in the community. It was registered in Kenya as a CBO under the Ministry of Labour and Social Services in the year 2022.

The Organization operates in Migori County. JRH’s work targets persons with disability in rural communities that are equally resource-constrained and vulnerable.

The institution administers its programmes by working closely with organization of and for persons with disability through capacity building, workshops, outreach, home based care and support groups initiative for inclusion and acceptance of persons with disability. This initiative seeks to empower them to uplift their health, dignity and economic being by eliminating environmental barriers. JRH has been all along working closely with the relevant county government line ministries, private sector actors, schools, churches and communities in restoring hope to persons with disability (PWD).

Our Vision

A world where people with disabilities are empowered and live a dignified and decent life.

Our Mission

To capacitate PWD on available intervention measures, offer rehabilitation services and referrals to relevant institutions for further support.

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JRH's Strategic Results
  • Occupational therapy services accessed
  • Physiotherapy services accessed
  • Social rehabilitation services enhanced
  • Educational interventions accessed
  • Food security for PWD enhanced
  • Access to portable water and sanitation enhanced
  • Organizations capacities strengthened.

The organization works directly with households of persons with disabilities and their caregivers for early identification of persons with disability and intervention measures available for PWDs by bringing services closer and accessible in the rural set up to save the already constrained PWDs and their care givers. JRH’s interventions in addressing food security challenges through capacity building on good agronomic practices using kitchen garden technology.
The organization occupies a unique space in empowerment of persons with disability through lobby for assistive devices e.g wheelchairs, education in suitable special schools, referrals for corrective surgeries and spiritual nourishment.

Ms. Caroline Adhiambo Kisuge - Executive Director

GOVERNANCE

The current board of management comprise of 5 members (including the Executive Director who is the boards secretary but has no voting rights) 4 members of the board are renowned professional in medical health matters, Educationist, ICT and Finance. Two members of the board are youth and one represent PWDs.

JRH has governance and management structures that include;

  • Board of Management with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as the secretary to the board.
  • Finance officer and programme officer with distinctive roles.
  • Care givers, social workers, therapist and support staff.
The management team members are directly involved in the coordination of projects, thereby ensuring top-quality delivery of services that meet expectations and needs clienteles. Additionally, JRH Governing Board (GB) is comprised of renowned professionals who provide top-notch advisory and strategic support to the Management Team. JRH prides itself in their staffs who are qualified, dedicated and experienced professionals in matters related to persons with disability.

BOARD MEMBERS

JRH prides itself in their staffs who are qualified, dedicated, and experienced professionals in matters related to persons with disability.
Caroline Kisuge
Founder & Executive Director
A special needs teacher for children with AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.Have taught in a special school for 10 years.
caroline@jonathanraysofhope.co.ke##
Hosea Stephen
Clinical Officer
A holder of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Surgery, and Community Health.
hosea@jonathanraysofhope.co.ke##
Innocent Kisuge
Financial Advisor
Financial advisor to JRH Managing all Accountancy; financial reporting and statutory compliance.
innocent@jonathanraysofhope.co.ke##
Marion Achieng'
Occupational Therapist
Volunteering as an occupational therapist at Jonathan Rays of Hope, giving back to the community.
marion@jonathanraysofhope.co.ke##
Agan Idah
Counselling Psychologist
Offer psychological, emotional, and social support to people with disabilities.
idah@jonathanraysofhope.co.ke##
Wilberforce Okonda
Occupational Therapist
Volunteering as an occupational therapist at Jonathan Rays of Hope, giving back to the community.
wilberforce@jonathanraysofhope.co.ke##
Lorine Kodondi
HR Officer & IT Technician
Creates awareness on matters affecting persons with disability as part of giving back to the community.
lorine@jonathanraysofhope.co.ke##
Calvins Ochieng
Psycho-social Support
Offers psycho-social support as part of giving back to the community in Jonathan Rays of Hope CBO.
calvins@jonathanraysofhope.co.ke##
Odondise Gowa
Chef & Support

In charge of the nutrition of children & part of the support system at Jonathan Rays of Hope, giving back to the community.

odondise@jonathanraysofhope.co.ke##
Brunhildah Anyango
Special Needs Education Teacher

Handles individuals with autism spectrum disorders and gives back to society in educational matters through Jonathan Rays of Hope Organization.

brunhildah@jonathanraysofhope.co.ke##

Institutional Philosophy

JRH recognizes the importance of giving hope to PWD and their care givers through collaboration and partnerships as well as values and how they shape the work it does. The institutional philosophy and culture, therefore, value continuous learning that should always enable JRH to understand how its collective actions and inaction affect the well-being of those it serves and the wider community that it is part of.

Our main activities
  >>JRH centre offers partial residential home for support, care, love and therapy for neurodiversity persons
  >>Offer occupational therapy services to PWDs in rural communities
  >>Offer consultation services on matters related to PWDs
  >>Lobby for orthopaedic services
  >>Awareness campaign services available to PWDs
  >> Advocate for full rights of PWDs to access medical, education and employment to improve on their quality
  >>Lobby and partner with relevant service providers to bring free mobile clinics in the rural communities
  >>Sponsor bright persons with disability to suitable special schools to access education
  >>Rescue PWD who are abandoned in the rural villages
  >>Awareness campaign for neglected PWDs with jiggers infestation
  >>Home based care and support programme
  >>Formation of support groups for PWD and caregivers
  >>Training caregivers on how to handle their kids and empower them to become independent
  >>Mobilization and empowerment of PWDs for social economic activities
  >>Collaborate with like-minded organisations of and for persons with disabilities
  >>Organize events e.g awareness days for persons with disability, crowning Miss and Mr Neurodiversity pageant.

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