Causes: Education, Elementary & Secondary Schools, Literacy, Student Services

Mission: Makena Children's Foundation, founded in 1997, grew out of one person's desire to make a difference in the life of an African child. After visiting Kenya on safari in 1995, our founder yearned for a way to make a difference in the life of just one African child. A native Kenyan suggested that education is the key to changing a life in Africa. Hannah Wanja began her adventure in learning. As friends and family learned about the difference education was making in the life of 8-year-old Hannah, they asked to be involved and Daniel Kimani joined the program. A 501 (c) 3 organization was established and today there are dozens of Makena children attending excellent schools. And many who have graduated from universities! All come from very poor families and are orphans or have only one living parent.