Meet Our MCFA Team
I Mr. Kizito was born in the Western part of Kenya, Kakamega County Mutaho Village. Due to lack of employment opportunities my parents did not work, and having food on the table was a daily struggle. Being born in poverty is something no one would wish for.
‘Big thanks to my late dad who passed on 5th November 2017 after long battle with Cancer may his soul keep Resting In Peace. Together with my mum, they battled daily for our family to get basic necessities; food, education and basic health care. My mum Juliet is still a life pushing on with life as age n sickness hits her, my parents always said ‘Hard work pays!’ Life was hard, but my parents did their best for their family, that is why i am always working hard keeping the MOTTO!! live long my mum you deserve the best in your old age!
Kizito Nahol Shisanya
Founder Director
At age 10, I was sponsored by Compassion International. My life changed because of the great support I received from them and my sponsors. I was provided with education, basic needs and health care. Big thanks goes to my sponsors Thomas and Regina Stone-Braker from Missouri in the United States of America, they have played a big role in shaping me into the person I am today. They made fantastic changes to my life and by being a Compassion Child it has always been my dream to start a charity to help others too. Through Mutaho Children’s Foundation Australia (MCFA) many vulnerable children have been supported in the same way I was. In January 2007 with my late dad Columbanus Shisanya and my younger brother Antony Gregory we started the discussion on how we could best start community development projects, how we can help vulnerable children and empower our community at large by reducing the poverty levels through farming projects.
As a family we started Mutaho Children’s Foundation. Since then many children have received our support, care and have improved their lives. Our first sponsored children have studied hard; completing high school, college, technical training and university studies. They have gone on to join the work force, provide for and support their families. These results are the MCFA’s greatest achievement. We are very proud of these children, who have now grown into adults and we look forward to providing education and opportunities to many more children in the future.
The vision continues… I relocated to Tasmania, Australia in June 2011. I am now an Australian Citizen and am very happy to be in this beautiful peaceful country of happy people. My life is very good here. I am surrounded by best friends who have taught me and empowered me in different ways. I am always working hard and enjoy my work with my amazing colleagues at Tassal Company. I am continuing to learn more skills as I work and grow here in Australia.
I kindly request everyone to count their blessings, not by material items owned, but by how many hearts they have touched in this world. Together, I ask that you support my cause and help eradicate poverty and empower the vulnerable children in Kenya!'
Brian Shisanya
Web Developer
Brian is the ICT officer Developer for MCFA and ensures that the website continues to run smoothly on both the front and backend.
'I volunteered to take on this role because I want to be part of the force that can drive positive change in this world. That's why I intend to use my skills to ensure that the MCFA has all the tools it needs to change as many lives as possible.'
