Allison Cannon first learned about the Rafiki Foundation through her mother's connections in Bible Study Fellowship. The more she learned about the foundation's mission, the more excited Allison became about the work being done in Africa.

As an art educator, Allison appreciates that studying God's beauty and creation is an integral component of the Rafiki School curriculum. She is comforted by the fact that students in Rafiki schools receive an excellent education and are full of joy, faith, and a hunger for learning.

After teaching art at the Rafiki Village Rwanda for three weeks on a short-term trip with Rafiki, Allison committed to serving in Rwanda for one year, beginning in August of 2019.