A lot of people in Africa need help. But we cannot help Africa. Friendship was chosen as the starting point for development cooperation . Because we find that trust and friendship increase the chances of sustainable development. That is why we have personal contact with our projects in Africa. Every year we go to Africa to see the projects and to start new projects. This cooperation gives hopeless people in Africa a hopeful future and gives us inspiration and satisfaction. So Win-Win! Hence the name of the Foundation: African Friends

Hello, since this year I am new in the Board of the foundation Afrikaanse vrienden. My name is Christelien De Goede-Timpers and I have a warm heart for the orphanage for years. I am proud that I can now mean more than being a sponsor. Together with Pieter I want to support Joost in improving the chances of the children in the Ruiru Children Care Centre. In addition to my work as a consultant for the FNV, I am training as a nurse. With my husband, mother-in-law, two sons, a dog and a lot of chickens I live in Wamel, in the country of Maas and Waal.

On my first visit to Kenya I visited the RCCC together with Joost. That was an impressive experience. A few years later we (together with Gerrie my wife) visited again. Gerrie and I were very impressed to see what small contributions and gifts bring to joy and gratitude among the residents of the RCCC orphanage. That's why I like to work with Joost in the foundation Afrikaanse Vrienden.