An Intergenerational Sanctuary
Where Generations Unite and Legacies Take Root
Co-founded by Two Brothers
Trained at Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools
Bringing Children and Seniors
Together
We are establishing a globally replicable sanctuary where the vitality of the young and the wisdom of the old are woven into a unified purpose to cultivate future leaders.
"Giving every child the foundation of a family and the wisdom of a lifetime."
At Rifka's House, our priority is the growth, safety, and joy of children.
A Shared Vision
Here, children and elders are welcomed into a life of care and belonging, together. A village built to stand as a foundation for every life within it.
A village where children and elders thrive together on our mango farm sanctuary
Founders & Leadership
Two brothers united by medicine and purpose. Dr. Michael Ghaly (Stanford-trained psychiatrist) and Dr. Mark Ghaly (Harvard-trained pediatrician) bring decades of medical expertise to create a sanctuary grounded in clinical excellence.
Meet Our FoundersTactical Legacy
A blueprint for global restoration. Our model is designed to be replicated across developing nations, transforming how the world cares for its most vulnerable.
Young Lives Seeking Belonging
When the young are left without family or a classroom, the cycle of poverty becomes a life sentence in developing nations.
153M
Children worldwide are classified as children without family care
15M
Children have lost both parents, living in complete vulnerability
5,700
Children lose parental care every single day
272M
Children and youth are currently out of school
500x
Higher likelihood of suicide for children raised in institutional care
260M
Young people not in education, employment, or training
The Cycle of Despair
11.7M
Global prison population in overcrowded facilities
260M
Young people not in education or employment
186M
People actively seeking work but cannot find it
300M
Workers living in extreme poverty despite having jobs
Why We Are Building Rifka's House
We refuse to let these numbers be the final word for the people in developing nations. Our model is designed to break these cycles by bringing together the two groups most affected by this devastation: seniors and children without families. By creating a shared community, we replace isolation with belonging and joblessness with purpose.
The Core Weaving
Three pillars that unite generations
The Sunrise
We center the cultivation of our youth, providing a permanent weaving of stability, education, and leadership training and mentorship.
The Sunset
We honor the sunset of experience, utilizing the steady hands of our elders to provide the mentorship and soil necessary for the next generation to flourish.
The Sanctuary
A unified village where mentorship is the air we breathe and our Farm Village is the classroom where resilience is grown.
Our Three Pillars
Community
A secure campus designed specifically for the flourishing of youth.
Connection
Intentional daily programming that weaves the generations together.
Care
Physician led medical oversight and total wellness for every resident.
A Fortress of Belonging
The sanctuary is meticulously designed to build connection through physical space.
Residential Cluster Homes
Our village is comprised of intentional cluster homes, where children and elders live in a shared rhythm. These homes are the hearth of the sanctuary.
Professional Staff
Social workers, tutors, and physician led medical oversight ensure every resident receives comprehensive care and support.
The Mango Farm Village
Our Farm Village serves as both classroom and livelihood. Residents learn agricultural stewardship through our artisan products.
The Meaning of Rifka
Rifka means "to bind" or "to tie together." Our sanctuary is named for this sacred act of weaving lives together across generations.
Shop With Purpose
The Artisan Pulse
Every purchase weaves another thread into our village
Coming Soon
Rifka's Artisan Baklava
Traditional Egyptian baklava crafted by our village elders
Mission Mango Slices
Organic freeze dried mangos from our Farm Village orchard
Michael Ghaly Collection
Signature handmade handbags by our founder
Join Us in Building a Blueprint for Global Restoration
Your support helps us create a replicable model of intergenerational care that can transform communities around the world.