Yesterday, Jake Tornga (IAFR – Director of Project Management/East Africa Regional Leader) and I spent the day in Wheaton, Illinois. We have several key partners in Wheaton. One of them is Cedarstone Partners, who provide all the financial services for IAFR. They have played a significant part in the positive growth and development of our organization. Brad Rosengren, our point person, does an incredible job keeping us on track. Jake and I spent a few hours with Brad, learning more about some of our systems.
Another key partner is Tyndale House Foundation (THF). Their generosity has provided resources for several key IAFR projects and general ministry needs. THF has also been a source of connection to other organizations and services which are able to benefit IAFR. We had a very encouraging meeting with a representative from THF, both to report on the work of IAFR and to share our gratitude.
As I headed home, Jake remained in Wheaton to participate in the Humanitarian Disaster Institute (HDI) conference taking place this week. HDI is another partner with whom we have worked in the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. Our own Jean Pierre Gatera, former refugee pastor/church leader in Kakuma and now a member of the IAFR team, is also presenting at the conference.
It was a good and fulfilling day.