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The Rafiki Foundation

The Rafiki Foundation

Written by: Karen Elliott
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Karen Elliott is the executive director of the Rafiki Foundation. Karen travels to Africa several times a year and oversees the work of the Rafiki Foundation which, through its 10 Rafiki Villages, is working toward bringing Bible study and classical Christian education to a thousand schools in Africa and beyond in the next decade. Karen believes classical Christian education should go global starting with some of the most marginalized children in the world – Africa. This podcast seeks to answer – “What does Athens have to do with Africa?” and much more.©TrueNorth.fm Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 24: Logic, Language, and Love: The Mission of John and Gwen Cicone
    Dec 29 2025

    In this inspiring episode, John and Gwen Cicone share how classical Christian education is flourishing at the Rafiki Village in Moshi, Tanzania—right in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. From K-12 classrooms to teacher training colleges, they describe the life-changing impact of an education rooted in Scripture, logic, and love. Discover how their students—many from rote-learning backgrounds—are becoming thoughtful, confident, and biblically grounded leaders across East Africa.

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    24 mins
  • Episode 23: From Mexico to Malawi: Leading the Teacher’s College at the Rafiki Village
    Nov 24 2025

    In this episode, Karen Elliott speaks with Anna Liebing, head of school and principal of the teacher’s college at the Rafiki Village in Mzuzu, Malawi. Anna shares how classical Christian education is transforming the lives of students, parents, and teachers in one of Africa’s most beautiful regions. With stories of student growth, teacher formation, and the launch of a new accredited college, this episode reveals the deep impact of bringing truth, beauty, and goodness into every classroom.

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    41 mins
  • Episode 22: Beyond the Concert: Global Worship Through Music
    Oct 27 2025

    Dr. Brady McNeil shares the story of taking the Wheaton Symphonic Band on its first international tour—to Kenya and Tanzania with the Rafiki Foundation. This episode explores the power of music education, global Christian fellowship, and cross-cultural worship as students performed, taught, and partnered with local churches and schools. Hear how music became a bridge between worlds and a blessing to all who listened and played.

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    42 mins
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