Our Mission/About Us

Karibu Coffee was founded in 2025 by Ian Kavaleuski to support the education, housing, and rehabilitation of homeless boys in Nairobi, Kenya.

The project is connected to the Mukuru Promotion Centre (MPC), a rehabilitation and education center that works with boys who previously lived on the streets. MPC provides housing, daily meals, school access, and vocational training, including practical skills such as carpentry that allow the boys to earn income later in life. Many of the boys arrive at the center dealing with addiction, trauma, or long-term family instability.

Ian lived in Nairobi and volunteered at MPC prior to starting Karibu Coffee. His involvement was practical and ongoing. He assisted with daily operations at the center, including cleaning, cooking, and mentoring, and spent time working directly with the boys. Before returning to the United States, he organized independent fundraising efforts to support MPC’s immediate needs.

These efforts raised approximately $2,500 for educational support, followed by an additional $1,500 raised in under 24 hours to purchase sports equipment. The equipment delivered included full-size soccer goals and balls, badminton rackets, volleyball nets and balls, basketballs, rugby balls, and related supplies. An additional ~$2,600 was raised for other operational needs at the center. Photos and videos on this site document the delivery and use of this equipment.

Karibu Coffee was created to provide a consistent funding stream rather than relying on periodic donations. The business sells East African coffee and tea, and 100% of profits are donated to the Mukuru Promotion Centre. The company operates as a for-profit entity for legal reasons, but no profit is retained. Funds are transferred to MPC to support daily operations, education costs, food, housing, and rehabilitation programs.

Oversight of donations is handled directly by Ian in coordination with contacts in Nairobi who are involved with the center. As the project grows, its structure may change, but its purpose remains focused on supporting MPC and the boys it serves.