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.

Giving Help for Today. Inspiring Eternal Hope.

OUR STORY

It started with OneLife.

OneLife Africa began with a desire to come alongside young people whose potential was often greater than the opportunities available to them.

Education was an important beginning. But as we walked with young people, we saw that school fees alone were not enough.

Young people also needed relationships.

They needed mentors who knew their names. Communities where they belonged. People who listened. Opportunities to develop their gifts. Spaces to wrestle with questions of faith and purpose. And people willing to continue walking with them as they moved from childhood into adulthood.

So our work grew.

Today, OneLife Africa serves children, youth and emerging adults through early childhood development, education and scholarships, mentorship and discipleship, purpose and service formation, and community transformation.

Yet the heart of OneLife remains simple:

Walk with OneLife. See what God can do.

JESUS SHAPES HOW WE SEE PEOPLE.

Jesus Christ is at the center of who we are.

His life, death, and resurrection shape how we understand human dignity, love, justice, mercy, reconciliation, service, and hope.

We believe God is already at work in the world, renewing people and communities. Our calling is to discern what God is doing, join in that work, and invite others to participate.

We therefore seek not simply to do things for young people, but to walk with them as they discover how their own lives can participate in God’s work in the world.

What We Believe

RAISING SERVANTS

Purpose is not about position. It is about what we do with our lives.

We want young people to grow into men and women who understand that their gifts, education, opportunities, and influence are not simply for personal advancement.

Some will occupy significant positions of responsibility and influence. They may become professionals, entrepreneurs, teachers, pastors, public servants, community leaders, or leaders in institutions.

But whatever positions they hold, we hope they will be known first by how they serve.

We seek to form young people who follow the example of Jesus—people who love their neighbors, pursue justice, build bridges, create opportunities for others, and use what they have been given to bless their communities.

Not simply leaders to be followed. Servants who help others flourish.

Our hope is to see a generation whose lives contribute to the transformation of Africa and the world.

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.

Our Leadership

ANDREW & STEPHANIE ONGUKA

Andrew grew up in a rural village near Kisumu, Kenya. He was raised by his grandparents and discipled by his late grandfather Boaz Ogembo, a first generation Christian thanks to missionaries who came to his village. While serving in Mathare slums, God provided the finances so that Andrew could pursue his BA in Community Development from Daystar University and Westmont College in Santa Barbara California as an exchange student then MA in Missions and Evangelism from Gordon-Conwell Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. After graduation, Andrew served as a counselor for those individuals who struggle with life-controlling issues in Lancaster, PA. In 2011 Andrew and Stephanie moved to Kenya to serve in development, mentoring and healthcare.

Stephanie grew up in Damascus, MD where her love for people was cultivated by her mentor, Pastor Ray. Her missions experience was mostly in Latin America so she pursued a BA in Latin American Studies. After completing a 1 year church fellowship program , she attended medical school at Georgetown University. She graduated from residency in Family Medicine at Lancaster General Hospital. After graduation, she served as a family physician in an HIV clinic and taught other residents. Currently, Stephanie serves as a resource person researching and facilitationg training geared towards strengthening the healthcare workforce in Kenya.

Andrew & Stephanie met on a church-based missions trip to Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya in 2005 working with Sudanese refugees. They married in 2006 and they both have a passion to serve vulnerable people. They have been involved with ministry to the least of these and are currently active in ministry of discipleship, healthcare and evangelism in Kenya. Andrew & Stephanie are members of Calvary Church in Lancaster, PA. In addition to Calvary Church, Andrew & Stephanie have a strong ministry relationship with Redeemer Lutheran Church in MD and Hilltop Community Church and Bridge Ministries in Carson City, NV.