Our vision is to build a brighter future and improve the quality of life for children and their families in Kenya and north-east Scotland.

In Kenya, we do this through:

In north-east Scotland we support children with severe disabilities through our Neil Jaffrey Initiative.

Since we began

656

CHILDREN SUPPORTED

60

NEW HOMES BUILT

3000

SEMINAR ATTENDEES

322

NEW BEDS PROVIDED

Brilyn Lewinsky

Brilyn Lewinsky

Before GEF support, Brilyn lived with her mum and brother in a single rented room without electricity. She shared a bed with her mum and her brother slept on a basic couch and was often sent home from school due to unpaid fees, which meant she missed many crucial classes and her grades suffered. Through […]
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John Gachemi

John Gachemi

John is the perfect example of both determination and the power of education. With GEF support he recently completed a BSC in Clinical Medicine at Jomo Kenyatta University and is working as a Doctor in Karatina. His journey was not easy. John’s mum and dad work hard as coffee farmers but struggled to earn enough […]
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Evie

Evie

Evie suffered from cerebral palsy, severe dystonia and resistant epilepsy which brought huge challenges to her and her family. We have had the pleasure of getting to know them since first meeting in 2018. The love, patience, happiness and reluctance to ask anyone for help humbled and inspired us to do something to make their […]
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But there is still more that needs to be done.

47%

OF CHILDREN IN KENYA DO NOT ENROL IN SECONDARY SCHOOL.

1 in 2

CHILDREN WERE SLEEPING ON THE FLOOR PRIOR TO RECEIVING GEF SUPPORT.

1 million

GIRLS MISS AN AVERAGE OF 4 SCHOOL DAYS EVERY MONTH BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO ACCESS TO SANITARY PADS

How you can help

Sponsor a child

In Kenya a little can go a long way. £35 per month supports the education of one of the children we are helping. This covers the cost of their primary, secondary and tertiary fees, uniform, shoes and books, and menstrual care products for girls.

 

Fundraising

Why not register now to run, jog, walk or cycle in an event to support the Gathimba Edwards Foundation? Throughout the year we are involved in a number of local runs and can offer charity spots.

Corporate

There are numerous ways your company or employer can help disadvantaged children and their families in Kenya and north-east Scotland, from attending our events to sending your staff to build houses.

Buy a bracelet

Visit our shop and buy our bracelets handmade in Kenya. The money made from the sale of one bead bracelet pays for 1 term of school food for a primary school child. We have numerous designs to choose from or you can even design your own.

Meet some of the kids we support

Mercy slept on the floor of a small mud hut for many years.  Each day she and her siblings would walk to school through a dark forest, scared that at any moment they could be attacked by wild animals.  A lack of money also meant, that despite her grades being among the top 1% in Kenya, she could not afford to attend secondary school. 

Now Mercy has completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Planning Management from University, while her siblings walk without fear to school, they live in a new house at a safe location and enjoy the education which every child deserves. Mercy's story is one of courage, hope, talent and defying the odds.

Donation impact examples

A little goes a long way in Kenya and any amount raised or donated will make a big difference to those most in need.  If you would like your donation to go towards something specific, please let us know and we will be sure to send you a photo of the support being delivered.

£6

WARM BLANKET

£12

PAIR OF TRAINERS

£25

SMALL FOOD PACKAGE

£35

STUDY DESK AND CHAIR

£40

SMALL PORTABLE SOLAR PANEL OR LARGE FOOD PACKAGE

£50

SCHOOL UNIFORM AND SHOES

£100

SINGLE BED, MATTRESS AND BEDDING

£240

3000L WATER TANK WITH CONCRETE BASE TO GIVE A FAMILY ACCESS TO FRESH WATER

£250

1 YEAR LAND LEASE, SEEDS & FERTILISER FOR A FAMILY TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD

£325

LARGE SOLAR PANEL FOR A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE

£420

THE SCHOOL FEES, LUNCHES, BOOKS, SHOES, UNIFORM (AND SANITARY PADS FOR GIRLS) OF A CHILD FOR 1 YEAR

£8,500

BUILD A HOUSE WITH FURNITURE, SOLAR POWER AND EXTERNAL KITCHEN