Happy New Year ! We write to you with hands that have carried many stories and hearts that have learned, again and again, how powerful hope can be. We come to you from a year that asked much of us. A year of quiet courage. Of women who showed up even when resources were thin, when fear whispered loudly, and when the path ahead was not yet clear. A year where impact did not always announce itself with applause, but grew steadily in classrooms, clinics, kitchens, and communitie

A woman and her chicken When a woman steps into her power with training, fair pay, and the freedom to make economic choices, whole communities rise with her. Women’s economic empowerment is not a niche gender issue; it is a development superpower. It fuels poverty reduction, strengthens families, accelerates climate resilience, and makes economies more productive, inclusive and just. At Kianda Foundation, we see this every day: when women are given skills, resources and oppor

True empowerment doesn’t happen in isolation; it grows stronger through partnership. At Kianda Foundation, we’ve witnessed the incredible impact that occurs when institutions open their doors and hearts to community transformation. One such partnership that shone brightly this year was with the Co-operative Bank of Kenya during the Kangemi Fanikisha Cohort . The Role of Co-operative Bank in Community Empowerment Co-operative Bank went beyond financial support; they shared wi

Fanikisha graduates dancing On a bright October morning in Kilifi, the hall at Tewa Training Centre was alive. Drums thumped, laughter rang out, and the air shimmered with the colors of hope. One hundred and fifty-eight women, dressed in red sashes and glowing smiles, had gathered for a moment many never imagined would come: their graduation day. A Journey of Resilience and Hope They came from the villages of Shariani, Mtepeni, and Msumarini, communities rich in resilience an

A girl walking to school In a quiet village in Kenya, a little girl once carried a book that wasn’t hers. She borrowed it from a friend,...

When Sarah joined the Fanikisha program in Kamirithu in September 2022, her determination was clear — but so was her struggle. Evelyn,...

Imara Girls Club in session In the quiet hills of Gatundu, in a small place called Mutunguru village, one woman’s dream is beginning to...

World Humanitarian Day Every year on August 19th , the world pauses to honor those who step forward to lift others in times of need. This...

Jewels mentorship in session When Joy first stepped into the Kianda Foundation Incubation Centre, she carried with her a fragile dream —...

Kianda Foundation's social projects cohort and their trainer At Kianda Foundation, we’ve always believed that transformation doesn't...

In the quiet corners of Nairobi’s informal settlements, in the dusty lanes of Kangemi and the sun-drenched alleys of Kawangware, there...

At Kianda Foundation, our daily mission is to educate, empower, and walk alongside women and girls from all walks of life. We understand...

Fanikisha women take part in the cookery class In a corner of Nairobi often overlooked, something extraordinary is unfolding — a quiet...

A Kibondeni Student serving at an event When Kianda Foundation was founded, it was with one dream in mind: to uplift women and girls by...

A graduate recieving her certificate "She teaches me what she learns. She’s not the same woman anymore.” That was the voice of one proud...

They say a child’s laughter is the music of hope. At Kianda Foundation, we believe it’s also the sound of possibility—a powerful reminder...

It started with a simple idea: that every girl deserves a chance — not just to survive, but to thrive. On June 3rd in New York and again...

he TUNU-CHESS Program is helping girls in Limuru develop critical thinking, patience, and confidence through chess. Recent training sessions and a tournament brought together students from multiple schools to practice key skills and teamwork. Supported by Kianda Foundation, this program is shaping future leaders one move at a time. Join us in supporting their journey!

In Kenya, over 25% of children under five are stunted, a silent crisis that impacts classroom performance and future potential. Through the Children’s Health Program (CHEP), Kianda Foundation provides essential medical care—checkups, deworming, and nutrition support—to thousands of underserved children. Healthy children stay in school, perform better, and build a brighter future.

Girls and young women in Kenya face unique mental health challenges, from gender-based violence to academic pressure and social stigma. These issues often go unspoken but deeply affect their education and future. At Kianda Foundation, we’re creating safe, supportive environments in schools and colleges through mentorship, life skills workshops, and peer support. Because mental health support is not a luxury — it's a foundation for girls to thrive in learning and in life.