Bringing Hope to Somali Refugees Through Creative Ministry

Peniel Cromwell is traveling to Kenya to bring healing and the Gospel to Somali Bantu refugees through rap therapy and trauma-informed care.

The Mission to Kenya

Peniel is answering the call to bring Christ-centered healing to the Somali Bantu community in Kenyan refugee camps. Through freestyle rap therapy, trauma care, and discipleship, he aims to uplift the most vulnerable with hope and empowerment while partnering with Youth For Christ Kenya.

You Can Be Part of the Impact

Donate

Help fund travel, materials, and housing.

Sponsor a Youth

Support an individual’s growth and healing.

Pray

Join the prayer team for protection and lasting change.

Local Ministry Roots: Columbus, Ohio

While preparing for Kenya, Peniel continues transforming lives at home. He leads powerful sessions in JDCs, public schools, and Somali youth groups—building trust, resilience, and faith through creative ministry.
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Juvenile Detention Centers

Weekly rap therapy and prayer.
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City Schools

After-school mentorship and workshops.
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Somali Bantu Youth

Bridge-building and faith-based outreach.
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Community Events

Freestyle-driven block parties and panels.

Voices from
the Frontlines

The impact of Peniel’s ministry isn’t just measured in numbers—it’s felt in lives. From detention centers to schools to refugee camps, those who’ve witnessed his work share how faith and freestyle are changing hearts.

“This helps me put my pain and how I’m doing in a verse and go with the flow. This experience helps me with my coping skills and taking me out my comfort zone.”

Student
JDC

“Being on that stage can relieve a lot of pain and hopefully some minds can change.”

Student
JDC

“The programmer helps the youth use their music in a more therapeutic way and more positive manner… in a way I haven’t really seen before.”

Staff
JDC

“For me, it showed me my value.”

Member
Re-entry Program

Mr P. I just talked for a whole period to a girl that showed up for the first time. The way she talked about the influence you had on her life in the JIC quite literally brought tears to my eyes!

Student
JDC

Be Part of the Movement

Your support helps us reach the forgotten, the silenced, and the searching.
 From the streets of Columbus to refugee camps in Kenya, every dollar brings creative healing, gospel-centered hope, and real human connection. This isn’t just a donation—it’s a lifeline.

Let’s Connect

Have a question, want to collaborate, or looking to invite Peniel to speak or minister?
We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re reaching out from a church, school, organization, or just want to say hello—drop us a line.