New Life Restoration Ministries
Where Hope Rises from the Heart of Africa
At St. Bartholomew, our Mission & Outreach (M&O) ministry knows that sometimes the most transformative work happens in places the world has forgotten. That's where we find New Life Restoration Ministries, a beacon of hope rising from Kibera, one of Africa's largest urban settlements. Founded in 1997 by Bishop Dr. Paul Mbithi and Reverend Grace Mbithi, this remarkable ministry has spent over 25 years proving that hope, healing, and transformation are not only possible, they're happening every single day.
Building Tomorrow from Today's Broken Places
New Life Restoration Ministries serves the heart of Kibera, home to nearly 900,000 residents, through programs that address both immediate needs and long-term transformation. Since its founding, the ministry has grown to 60 branches across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, but its core work remains rooted in the community.
The Springs of Life Children's Restoration Center provides a safe haven for over 113 orphaned and vulnerable children, offering comprehensive care that includes life skills training, vocational preparation, and holistic support. Their Restoration Educational Centre serves 210+ children, both those living at the center and others from the surrounding community, including many from Muslim families. To date, 275 graduates have been equipped to break cycles of poverty in their communities.
Beyond education and childcare, their community programs include food distribution, youth mentorship, women's empowerment initiatives, water purification projects, and cottage industries that teach entrepreneurial skills for sustainable income generation.
This is James 1:27 in action: "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world."
Why This Matters to Us
In Kibera, where children often face unimaginable challenges, New Life Restoration Ministries stands as living proof that God's love knows no boundaries. The ministry's vision is rooted in Luke 19:10, addressing both spiritual and physical needs through holistic transformation that feeds bodies and souls, educates minds and hearts.
New Life Restoration Ministries' Impact:
113+ orphaned and vulnerable children receiving comprehensive care
210+ children educated through Restoration Educational Centre
275 graduates equipped to transform their communities
60+ branches across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
Thousands served through community programs in Kibera and beyond
Water purification projects provide safe drinking water
Women's empowerment and entrepreneurship training
How St. B's Members Can Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunities
Mission Trips: Join educational and construction teams working directly with children and the community
Financial Partnership
Child Sponsorship: Support a child's education, housing, and care at Springs of Life or Restoration Educational Centre
Program Support: Fund vocational training, community programs, and operational needs
One-Time Gifts: Support immediate needs and facility improvements
See Their Work in Action
Learn more about how New Life Restoration Ministries is transforming lives and building hope in Kibera, proving that with faith, love, and commitment, no child is forgotten and no community is beyond redemption.
