Vitendo 4 Africa

We’re thrilled to share that the first group of V4A middle school students attending Missouri University of Science and Technology's summer camp arrived on campus today!

Our robotics team will be learning and building through Thursday. We’re grateful for this incredible opportunity to expose our youth to STEM and hands-on innovation.

Can't wait to see where they are in the next 5 years.

Thank you to the S&T Ku**er Center for STEM for the scholarship and everyone who made this possible.

You are cordially invited to our Community Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 19th.
We gave a great Keynote speaker and a powerful panel.

We believe deeply that “You cannot be what you cannot see.” This celebration is about making success visible.
Check 2025 Keynote
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_J_XYLt3IU

All African immigrant high school students, college students, and parents are welcome. Join us as we honor our graduates and inspire those coming next.

Kindly RSVP: https://forms.gle/L6XPymbFWWuQKdVt6

To confirm your reservation, payment is $30 per person. You can sponsor stuents at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/graduation-party--2026 (Apple Pay)

We look forward to seeing you!

A decade ago, Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay made it possible for a group of immigrant youth from our community to visit the White House and the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. That experience opened doors, inspired dreams, and showed our students what was possible.

Today, the impact of that opportunity is clear. Several of those young people have graduated from college; one student earned a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University just last month. Three are currently pursuing pre-law degrees, three are pursuing public health, and several are now attending college in Washington, D.C., and other top universities across the country.

As one of our favorite sayings goes, “You cannot be what you cannot see.” That trip helped our students see new possibilities for their future—and they have been pursuing those dreams ever since.

We can't wait to see where they will be in another ten years, taking on leadership roles, shaping policy, serving their communities, and making an impact both locally and nationally.

Moments like these remind us that when we invest in young people, we invest in the future. We are grateful to all who believed in our youth and helped create opportunities that continue to transform lives and strengthen our community.

"The best way to predict the future is to create it." — Peter Drucker

Some of those same young people—and many others from our community—are graduating from high school and college this year. Join us on June 19th as we celebrate their achievements at our Community Graduation Ceremony to transform lives and strengthen our community.

https://forms.gle/f21xrRGCAUFyecHAA

Special thanks to Rose Njenga for investing heavily your time and resources to our children.
St. Louis County Children's Service Fund Saint Louis Mental Health Board St. Louis Mosaic Project PreventEd Blueprint4 St. Louis Internship Program (SLIP) St. Charles County CAPS Hazelwood School District Traction Teen Traffic Safety Program

🌿 Mental Health Session for African Immigrant Parents & Caregivers 🌿

You’re warmly invited to join us for an empowering session on caring for your mental health and supporting your family.
It’s better to have information and not need it than to need it and not have it.

🗓 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 JFK Community Center, Florissant
We are honored to host Dr. Susan Gitau, a Counseling Psychologist and trauma expert, who will share practical insights on mental wellness, parenting, and building strong families.

✨ Sign Up:
Reserve your spot by registering here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXsXz3lxc7F1zOoaNEh4BNDEmjQDgubuFmWc7-D9OXJdDEoA/viewform

Come learn, connect, and grow with other parents in a supportive space.

You don’t have to do it alone—join us and take a step toward better mental well-being. 💚

Come as you are and take a meaningful step toward caring for your mental health. 💚

Parents, lets take care of our mental health first to better take care of our family. You can,t pour from an empty cup.

V4A monthly Health newsletter

Childhood Asthma Awareness April 2026 Edition-Vitendo4Africa Healthy Living Newsletter.

☀️ Summer Resources for Families ☀️

At Affinia Healthcare, we want all children to have a safe, healthy, and active summer. Families across St. Louis can take advantage of free summer camps, enrichment programs, sports activities, and free meal programs designed to keep kids engaged and supported while school is out.

📚 St. Louis Public Library Summer Camps
https://www.slpl.org/news/slpl-summer-camps/

🏀 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis
https://www.bgcstl.org

⚽ STL CITY SC Futures Program
https://www.stlcitysc.com/community/city-futures-program/

🌟 Girls Inc. of St. Louis
https://www.girlsincstl.org

🏊 City of St. Louis Summer Programs
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/mayor/news/city-summer-activities-youth.cfm

🍎 Free Summer Meals through Operation Food Search
https://www.operationfoodsearch.org

Let's work together to ensure our children stay safe, healthy, nourished, and engaged all summer long. Derk Brown VOP News STL Vitendo 4 Africa

Happy 63rd Madaraka Day to our Kenyan Community

Today we celebrate June 1, 1963 — the day Kenya attained internal self-rule. Madaraka reminds us of the courage, sacrifice, and unity that birthed our nation.

63 years later, whether at home or abroad, we carry that same spirit. We honor our forefathers, we celebrate our progress, and we recommit to building a Kenya that our children will be proud of.

From KCSTL community to yours: Happy Madaraka Day. May we continue to stand together in hope, hard work, and love for Kenya.
Harambee! 🇰🇪

Kakuma is the Swahili word for "nowhere." But for the more than 160,000 refugees and asylum seekers who live in the Kakuma Refugee Camp in northwestern Kenya, it is their only home.

Kakuma Refugee Camp Donate What and where is Kakuma Refugee Camp? Kakuma is the Swahili word for "nowhere." But for the more than 160,000 refugees and asylum seekers who live in the Kakuma Refugee Camp in northwestern Kenya, it is their only home.

What a joy to witness our Ethiopian community gather yesterday to honor high school graduates in their community.

Celebrations like this plant seeds. They give younger kids a vision for their future and wrap our youth in the warmth of belonging.

Raising responsible adults is never a solo act. It takes a village. Yesterday, the village was loud with love and pride. To the Class of 2026: we celebrate you.

On June 19th, V4A is hosting the annual community graduation ceremony honoring all African Immigrants class of 2026. Remember to register.