It Started With a Birthday
One woman's decision to celebrate differently sparked a movement of compassion that now reaches thousands.
Valeria Nampembe
Founder
It Started With a Birthday
Valeria Nampembe chose to celebrate her birthday differently. Instead of a traditional celebration, she spent the day with orphaned and vulnerable children—sharing food, joy, and hope.
What began as a personal act of compassion developed into a broader vision. From those first birthday visits, the work expanded to schools, communities, and eventually across South Africa, Kenya, and Uganda.
The journey moved from celebrating with orphans, to reaching schools, and eventually extending the vision across multiple countries.
One woman's desire to celebrate by giving became a movement to restore hope and empower lives.
Our Vision
To see vulnerable individuals, children, and families restored to hope, empowered with opportunities, and transformed into healthy, independent, and purpose-driven communities.
Our Mission
To demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ by serving vulnerable people, meeting immediate needs, creating sustainable opportunities, empowering communities, and nurturing individuals toward a life of dignity, purpose, and hope.
Our Journey
The path from a single act of kindness to a foundation of hope.
A Birthday Celebration
Valeria Nampembe celebrates her birthday by spending time with orphaned and vulnerable children.
Beyond the First Visit
What began as a personal act of compassion develops into regular visits to schools and communities.
Crossing Borders
The vision extends across South Africa, Kenya, and Uganda, reaching more children and families.
Valencian Foundation Limited
The work is formalized into a structured foundation with clear vision, mission, and strategic initiatives.
Hope Homes & Beyond
Developing long-term residential homes, skills centers, and expanded community development programs.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do.
Compassion
We see people before circumstances and respond to suffering with love and dignity.
Faith
We are Jesus-centered and believe that genuine transformation encompasses all dimensions of life.
Dignity
We serve people without discrimination, humiliation, or exploitation.
Empowerment
We seek to move people beyond dependency by creating skills and opportunities.
Integrity
We are committed to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship.
Excellence
We pursue professionalism and measurable impact in everything we do.
Community
We believe lasting transformation happens when communities participate.
Hope
We believe a person's present circumstances do not have to determine their future.
Our Faith
Our work is rooted in the love of Jesus Christ. We believe that serving people means caring for the whole person—their physical needs, their dignity, their future, and their spiritual wellbeing.
We are not just a charity. We are a Jesus-centered movement that combines immediate relief with sustainable transformation, sharing the Gospel through practical love and compassion.