Who We Are

We believe every life has purpose.

OneLife Africa is a Christian organization walking alongside children, youth and emerging adults in Kenya as they discover their God-given potential, grow in faith and purpose, and learn to use their lives for the good of others.

Our work begins with a simple conviction: Every person is created in God’s image and likeness, loved by God and has dignity, gifts, and something meaningful to contribute.

We provide practical help for today while pointing young people toward the eternal hope found in Jesus Christ.

Belong. Become. Bless.

Giving Help for Today. Inspiring Eternal Hope.

One Life Surrendered to Christ Can Become a Blessing to Many Others.

Every life has a story. Ours began in a small rural village near Kisumu, Kenya, where the love of Jesus, shared through the faithfulness of grandparents, planted seeds that would one day bless many others.

Growing up amid the challenges of rural poverty, Andrew Onguka experienced the transforming love of Jesus through his grandparents, who welcomed him into their home and raised him with unconditional love, prayer, and the teaching of God’s Word. His grandfather, Boaz Ogembo, a first-generation follower of Christ whose faith had been nurtured through the witness of missionaries, helped Andrew discover that his circumstances did not define his identity or determine his future.

At the age of twelve, reflecting on John 3:16 and Psalm 27, Andrew surrendered his life to Jesus Christ. Through faith, he discovered his identity as a beloved child of God and embraced the hope and purpose found in Christ. The love he had received became the foundation of a lifelong calling to share that same love with others.

Years later, Andrew met Stephanie while serving Sudanese refugees at Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. They married in 2006 and settled in the United States, where they pursued careers in community ministry and healthcare, united by a shared passion for serving vulnerable people.

The Moment That Changed Everything

Following Kenya’s disputed 2007 elections, the country descended into devastating post-election violence. Watching from the United States as young people struggled to survive, Andrew and Stephanie were deeply troubled by the suffering of marginalized communities, especially young people whose lives and futures were being shaped by failures of leadership.

They could not simply watch from a distance.

Convinced that no one should live and die without hearing the Good News of God’s saving grace through Jesus Christ, Andrew and Stephanie believed that God had called them to move to Kenya to walk alongside young people from marginalized communities, share the love and hope of Jesus Christ, and help them discover their God-given identity, dignity, and purpose.

In 2011, they sold their house, resigned from their jobs in the United States, and moved to Kenya. With faith, sacrifice, and a commitment to be a faithful presence among vulnerable communities, they founded OneLife Africa, inspired by Jesus’ promise:

“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”

John 10:10 (NKJV)

Belong. Become. Bless.

These three words capture the heart of our story and the journey we invite others to share.

BELONG. Every life deserves to be known, loved, and valued. We nurture relationships and communities where young people experience dignity, acceptance, and belonging.

BECOME. Every life has God-given gifts and potential. We walk alongside young people as they grow in faith, character, knowledge, and purpose.

BLESS. Every life has something meaningful to give. We encourage young people to use their gifts, opportunities, and influence to serve others and become agents of reconciliation, renewal, and hope.

Our Story Is Still Being Written

What began with a grandfather sharing the love of Jesus with a young boy continues through every mentor who walks alongside a student, every community that welcomes a young person, and every life that discovers the joy of serving another.

We are grateful for the churches, friends, supporters, and communities who have become part of this journey. Together, we continue to trust God with the lives entrusted to us and the stories still unfolding.

Because every life has purpose. And every life can bless another.

Our Vision

Young people flourishing in their God-given potential and using their lives to serve and bless others.

Our Mission

To walk alongside children, youth and emerging adults through education, mentorship, discipleship, formation, and community transformation—providing help for today and inspiring eternal hope in Jesus Christ.

Different Gifts. Shared Purpose. One Calling.

Behind every life touched through OneLife Africa is a community of people who believe that serving others is both a privilege and a responsibility.

Our team brings together people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and gifts, united by a shared commitment to follow Jesus, love people, and invest in the next generation.

We believe leadership begins with service. Following the example of Jesus, who came not to be served but to serve (Mark 10:45), we seek to lead with humility, integrity, compassion, and faithfulness.

Meet Our Founders: Andrew & Dr. Stephanie Onguka

Andrew and Stephanie share a passion for making Christ known through lives of faithful presence, compassionate service, and intentional discipleship.

Andrew grew up in rural Kenya, where his grandparents nurtured his faith and helped shape his lifelong commitment to serving others. His journey has taken him through community development, theological education, counseling, and ministry among marginalized communities. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Development from Daystar University, participated in an exchange program at Westmont College, and earned a master’s degree in Missions and Evangelism from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Stephanie grew up in Maryland, where church mentorship and cross-cultural mission experiences nurtured her love for people and commitment to service. A graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine, she completed her residency in Family Medicine at Lancaster General Hospital. Her work has included caring for people living with HIV, medical education, and strengthening Kenya’s healthcare workforce through research and training.

Their paths crossed in 2005 while serving Sudanese refugees at Kakuma Refugee Camp. Married in 2006, they returned to Kenya in 2011, where they founded OneLife Africa to walk alongside young people and communities through discipleship, education, mentorship, and compassionate service.

Together, they continue to live out a conviction that has shaped their journey: a life surrendered to Christ is a life called to love, serve, and bless others.

Serving Together

The work of OneLife Africa extends far beyond its founders. It is sustained by dedicated trustees, staff, mentors, volunteers, and partners who bring their gifts and experience to the shared mission.

We value relationships over recognition, service over status, and faithfulness over personal achievement. We seek to create a community where everyone has something to contribute and where leadership is expressed through humility, responsibility, and love.

Together, we serve so that others may discover their purpose and become a blessing to the world.