The beginning (1997-1999)
In 1997, a priest in the Nyahururu parish was asked to bless a home in a rural village. While blessing the house with its people, animals and property, the priest bumped into Thomas, a man with mental and physical disabilities who was sitting on the dirty floor behind a door. This unexpected encounter became a turning point with far-reaching implications: How was it possible, the priest asked himself, that he had been requested to bless even the animals but not that very needy human being who seemed to have been neglected and forgotten who was considered insignificant in the house. He wondered if, as Christians, they neglected some of the core duties in society.
In response to these questions, a group of volunteer parishioners was mobilized to start a Community Programme for People with Disabilities. Thomas himself would never benefit from the initiative. He died a few weeks after the meeting with the priest. However, Thomas did not die in vain: He inspired this group of volunteers to dedicate themselves to the people with disabilities in the community.
This was the beginning of St. Martin Catholic Social Apostolate (CSA).
Meet Our Team
Our team will support you have a life-transforming experience through learner-centered approaches. This approach prioritizes your unique needs, interests, and learning styles, encouraging active participation and fostering self-directed learning. They will bring onboard facilitators with lived experiences from around the globe
