Nearly five years ago, Julie McKeighen sought an opportunity to serve others overseas. As a retired music teacher and widow, humanitarian work seemed like an ideal way to fill a void. “My husband went to be with the Lord in 2001 after a battle with leukemia. We were young, mid-40s,” said McKeighen, who is from …read more.

Nearly 1,000 orphan children in 10 sub-Saharan countries are currently being sheltered, clothed, fed and loved thanks to the Rafiki Foundation. Since 2001, the organization’s mission has been to provide housing, medical and educational programs for orphans and vulnerable children in impoverished African nations. It was photos of these children, as well as a friend’s …read more.