The late Reverend Patrick Chege dedicated his entire life to helping others. He was a man of great compassion, committed to easing the pain and suffering of Africa's children.
Since colonial times, much of Africa has been a land of great conflict. Patrick Chege was born and raised in Kenya but traveled all over Africa with a mission of hope. He was a reverend, teacher, counselor, and friend to those in need. He built schools and homes and distributed food, clothing, and other necessities to the poor.
During his ministry Rev. Chege was to be found anywhere disaster struck, whether it was drought, famine, flood, political unrest, or tribal clash he would organize his fellow ministers and do anything in his power to restore and rebuild.
Patrick Chege and fellow ministers traveled to Uganda after the Brutal reign of Idi Amin came to an end in 1980. Over 300,000 Ugandans were tortured and murdered during Amin's presidency. Following his exile in 1980 the country was left in economic ruin, facing one of the worst famines in world history. With a noted absence of foreign aid, Patrick Chege organized a team and went to Uganda, bringing with him food and clothing for the poor.
In 1995, he actively participated in the rehabilitation programs of Rwandese refugees after the genocide. It was during this trip that he contracted the malaria and pneumonia that eventually cost him his life. On February 16th, 2002 Reverend Patrick Chege died, leaving behind a legacy of hope. It is in his honor, that his daughter Siamanda Chege dedicates this orphanage. Following in her father's footsteps she hopes to alleviate the pain and suffering of Africa's children by offering a home to those in need.