The Team Behind Yalla Kafala
Meet the passionate individuals dedicated to transforming orphan care through our Kafala program. Our team brings together expertise, commitment, and a shared vision for building families.
Who We Are
Our Story
Yalla Kafala is a pioneering NGO founded in 2020, dedicated to reshaping child welfare in Egypt through alternative care options and Kafala (guardianship/adoption).
Inspired by our founder Rasha Mekky's personal journey and her Kafala of her son Mostafa, we launched Egypt's first Kafala-dedicated website and established Yalla Kafala.
With headquarters in Egypt and San Francisco, we strive to provide orphans with nurturing home environments through innovative care alternatives, support services, and advocacy.
Our Founder
Rasha Mekky
Founder & Executive Director
Rasha Mekky has over 25 years of experience in Child Development, Child Assessment, and Positive Discipline. Her journey began with the Kafala of her son Mostafa eight years ago, which inspired her to launch Yalla Kafala. Rasha also established Little Pharaohs daycare in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2015.
The Beginning of Yalla Kafala
Yalla Kafala's Initiatives
Yalla Family House
A haven for vulnerable Egyptian children, providing a nurturing home environment with high-standard education and vocational skills.
Safe Independent Future
A haven for vulnerable Egyptian children, providing a nurturing home environment with high-standard education and vocational skills.
Safe Family Guidelines
Comprehensive guidelines for orphans and kafala families, ensuring safety and well-being.
Safe Family Placement
Matching orphans, migrants, and refugees with loving Kafala families for long-term stability.
Safe Little Home
Providing a safe, nurturing home environment for refugee and migrant children, facilitating placement with families.