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About Retouch
Transforming lives in the least likely places.
Retouch is a christian missions nonprofit that exists to see a world where every person experiences the transformation that comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create opportunities for people to be transformed by Jesus.
What We Do
We provide life-changing education programs that break the cycle of poverty, foster community transformation, and drive economic empowerment.
We provide Christian evangelism, discipleship, spiritual direction, and places for worship to as a demonstration of Christ’s love for his children and his church.
We provide reliable, nutritious feeding programs that put an end to malnutrition and its long-term physical and mental health consequences on children and their communities.
We provide opportunities for higher education, mentorship, and life skills development that foster confidence and independence to equip those we serve with the tools they need to succeed.
We provide benevolence resources as the communities we serve fight to thrive in some of the most unsuitable and unstable regions on earth.
All of our decisions are based on obedience to what the Lord is speaking and guided by our Core Values. Click here to read those.
We provide Christian evangelism, discipleship, spiritual direction, and places for worship to as a demonstration of Christ’s love for his children and his church.
We provide reliable, nutritious feeding programs that put an end to malnutrition and its long-term physical and mental health consequences on children and their communities.
We provide opportunities for higher education, mentorship, and life skills development that foster confidence and independence to equip those we serve with the tools they need to succeed.
We provide benevolence resources as the communities we serve fight to thrive in some of the most unsuitable and unstable regions on earth.
All of our decisions are based on obedience to what the Lord is speaking and guided by our Core Values. Click here to read those.
Our Philosophy
We provide high-touch, individualized care.
We develop the whole person through christian programs, church, retreats, and discipleship.
We focus on developing girls as much as boys.
We develop the whole family through home visits, family support, emergency housing and counseling.
Meet the Retouch team
Meet the team that is responsible for Retouch. Our members are committed to creating a future where humanity can thrive and prosper.
Alan Ngati
Secondary Principal
Raphael Mwako
Primary Principal
History of Retouch
Retouch was founded by Chris and Jennifer Hadsell in 2010 in response to the many crises they saw while visiting Birikani, Kenya on a missions trip. Explore our history:
Retouch Founded
Chris and Jennifer Hadsell started Retouch Ministries as a response to their calling to serve the poor, the broken, and the hurting.
In the early years, they traveled throughout much of East Africa, often by bus for many days, praying about where the Lord was leading them. Their journeys took them through mud huts in South Sudan, pastors' trainings in Uganda, farming in Tanzania and ultimately landing in an extremely poor area of coastal Kenya.
In the early years, they traveled throughout much of East Africa, often by bus for many days, praying about where the Lord was leading them. Their journeys took them through mud huts in South Sudan, pastors' trainings in Uganda, farming in Tanzania and ultimately landing in an extremely poor area of coastal Kenya.
Sponsorship Launches
While visiting a local HIV health clinic, Chris & Jenn learned of the desperate plea of mothers in the city to have access to a real education for their children. The sponsorship program was born in an effort to take care of their original 10 kids.
What started with 10 quickly increased to 39 students by the end of the year. By 2013, more than 150 students were sponsored and participating in life-changing education programs.
What started with 10 quickly increased to 39 students by the end of the year. By 2013, more than 150 students were sponsored and participating in life-changing education programs.
Church is Planted
In 2013, a local elder donated land to build a church and school. He was from another faith, but was desperate for education for his community.
He believed in it so much he wanted the church built first – believing something significant was happening. The church was planted from 5 faithful mothers, quickly growing to over 300 people each week.
He believed in it so much he wanted the church built first – believing something significant was happening. The church was planted from 5 faithful mothers, quickly growing to over 300 people each week.
Teacher Trainings
In 2013, Retouch held its first teacher training program, marking a significant step in empowering local educators.
The training focused on equipping teachers with practical classroom management techniques, leadership skills, and incorporating biblical teachings into everyday lessons.
These ongoing teacher trainings have resulted in higher academic standards across schools and have strengthened the spiritual and personal growth of both teachers and students within the community.
The school is served by electrical power for the first time.
The training focused on equipping teachers with practical classroom management techniques, leadership skills, and incorporating biblical teachings into everyday lessons.
These ongoing teacher trainings have resulted in higher academic standards across schools and have strengthened the spiritual and personal growth of both teachers and students within the community.
The school is served by electrical power for the first time.
Education Complex Complete
In 2023, the Joiner Educational Complex is completed, providing classrooms for grades 9-12 and laboratories, offices, and other essential facilities. The school now provides full facilities for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade.
The church continues to grow with weekly attendance in excess of 300 people.
The first woman graduates from the Girls Empowerment Program.
The church continues to grow with weekly attendance in excess of 300 people.
The first woman graduates from the Girls Empowerment Program.
First graduating class!
In 2024, our school had it's first graduating class, and we could not be more proud of them! These students started when our educational "program" was just a mud hut and rocks for desks.
Thanks to Retouch's generous donors and partners, Birikani is feeling the incredible effects of having complete educational, nutrition, and discipleship programs in their community.
Thanks to Retouch's generous donors and partners, Birikani is feeling the incredible effects of having complete educational, nutrition, and discipleship programs in their community.
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We exist to see children in the least likely places be well educated, well fed, and well loved.
