who we are

Born from friendship, faith, and a shared belief that every child deserves the chance to live a full and dignified life.

Answering the call to serve

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In 2000, Co-Founder and CEO Zane Wilemon boarded a one-way flight to Kenya searching for purpose. What he found was Jeremiah Kuria: a pastor and community leader whose faith and compassion for the overlooked mirrored his own.

The two began meeting every Thursday for lunch, sharing ideas about how to better serve their community. Week after week, those conversations turned into action. First a small outreach effort, then a growing vision for children with special needs who lacked access to care, therapy, and education.

From those lunches, Ubuntu Life Foundation was born: a place built on friendship and faith, where children with neurological and developmental needs receive the care they deserve, and where families find strength, belonging, and hope for the future.

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Our Campus

Located on 11 acres in Maai Mahiu, Kenya, the Ubuntu Life Foundation campus is home to the Children’s Wellness Center, Ubuntu Life Medical Centre, and Ubuntu Life Foundation School. The campus houses nine classrooms, a therapy wing, a clinic, and spaces for play and nutrition. 

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Our Team

Ubuntu Life Foundation is powered by a dedicated team of local and international professionals that each bring compassion, skill, and deep commitment to our mission.

Our multidisciplinary team includes:

  • Medical doctors and neurologists

  • Occupational therapists and therapy assistants

  • Nutritionists and farm staff managing our school meal program

  • Special education teachers, caregivers, and early childhood educators

  • Social workers and reintegration officers guiding families beyond the classroom

  • Administrative and community outreach staff ensuring sustainable growth

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We’d love to hear from you!

Have questions about our work or want to get involved? Let’s connect.