Empower Orphans in Kenya with a Quality Education

Meet the Twins
Mogan and Megan are 11-year-old twins. As toddlers, their single mother developed debilitating mental health problems, so Mogan and Megan fell into the care of a grandmother who lacked the means to support them. Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, we were able to welcome Mogan and Megan to our school as kindergartners, before they had a chance to fall behind. Today, they are vibrant fourth graders who love science and soccer. Thank you for all you do to help us ensure children like Mogan and Megan are not left behind by circumstances beyond their control.

Boost Your Impact
On JUNE 15th, GlobalGiving will host a bonus day, when they will provide a 40% match on all donations made to the Margaret Okari Children’s Foundation through the GlobalGiving website. We work hard to provide our kids with a nurturing home and one of the best academic programs available in our region -- and we do it all at a cost of less than $1 per child per day. June 15th is a great opportunity to help your dollars go further in support of kids like Mogan and Megan. We’ll send a reminder as the date approaches, but please mark your calendars now! 

On behalf of all of our kids, thank you again for your support!

~The Margaret Okari Children’s Foundation Team 

As the 2016 school year gets under way, we are excited to announce the construction of a new mushroom house on campus! We will be growing and selling mushrooms to a local buyer who will dry them and export them to international markets. Cultivating mushrooms for sale is one of several activities we are undertaking to move our organization toward greater financial independence and sustainability. Engaging our kids in the growing process will also teach them income-generating skills they can apply in the future.  

As we seek to expand local revenue-generating activities in the years ahead, we remain deeply grateful to our wonderful network of donors! Your support is critical as we work to provide the orphans and vulnerable children of Kisii, Kenya with a quality education, a nurturing home, and a chance at a bright future. Please consider sponsoring one of our orphans today by making a one-time donation or signing up to contribute $25/month. For the cost of a daily trip to the vending machine, you can change a child’s life!

An African proverb says “If you want to go quickly, go alone; if you want to go far, bring everyone.” Thank you for being a critical partner as we work to empower marginalized children with the tools to become self-sufficient, contributing members of their communities.

With gratitude,
The Margaret Okari Children's Foundation Team