Young Leaders Program in Kenya

40 Donations from 38 Donors:

Project Personnel

Karen Ashmore - Executive Director

Ashmore has over 25 years' experience in social change philanthropy and has won awards for her activism in human rights, education and women's issues. Previously, she was the Executive Director of the Lambi Fund of Haiti. She has raised over $25 million for rights based organizations around the world.

Fred Afawi - GEF Kenya Director

Fred joined the staff of GEF in 2007 to establish and oversee GEF projects in Kenya. Afwai is also the founder and Pastor of the Candlelight Church, outside of Nairobi, Kenya. He is a community leader, with strong ties to a wide range of schools, orphanages and community organizations.

Suzanne Thomson - Country Director

Suzanne joined Global Education Fund in February 2008. She has a range of experience working for nonprofit organizations and businesses. After graduating from college, Suzanne worked and volunteered for several nonprofits in Washington, DC before moving to Colorado.