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Maasai Girls Education Fund

Org #9497
Vetted since 2011 Site Visit Verified
2000
year founded
$60,903
raised on GlobalGiving
12
years fundraising
0
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

The Maasai Girls Education Fund (MGEF) is a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the District of Columbia. We were founded in 2000 to increase the literacy, health, and economic well-being of Maasai women in Kenya. MGEF's goals are to increase enrollment of Maasai girls in Kenya, reduce the dropout rate, and support every student until they have the knowledge and skills to enter the workforce in Kenya. Our work involves a long-term commitment to each of our students. Our success is measured by how many scholarship students complete their education and are prepared for a job in Kenya. The Maasai Girls Education Fund (MGEF) works in Kenya's Kajiado, Loitokitok, and Ngong Distri... read more

Projects (1)

Empower Maasai Girls in Kenya
Kenya / Education
Empower Maasai Girls in Kenya
Project Leaders
Heather McKay
Heather McKay
Team
Heather McKay
Organization Information
5800 MacArthur Blvd
Washington, DC 20016
United States
202 237 0535
Organization Information
5800 MacArthur Blvd
Washington, DC 20016
United States
202 237 0535

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

2024 Winter Update

By Heather Mckay | Executive Director

Dear friends, The month of January found the MGEF-Kajiado office full of students (new and old) preparing for Term 1 of the 2024 school year. This year’s roster has an unprecedented number of... Read the full report ›

Fall Update 2023

By Heather McKay | Executive Director

Dear friends, MGEF’s students returned to school for Term 3 at the beginning of September. This is the last term of the school year. The students will start their winter break at the end of... Read the full report ›

Spring Update 2023

By Heather McKay | Executive Director

Dear friends,  The rain has finally come to Kajiado County, Kenya. This has given some relief from the three-year drought that has plagued the Maasai community, and in turn has helped ease the... Read the full report ›
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