In July 2023, our group of 39 local and international volunteers along with 8 members of the GEF team build three new fully furnished, solar powered homes for three families in five and a half days; a record fast time for a group of GEF volunteers. Having previously experienced domestic abuse and homelessness, these three...
GEF Dinners Our biennial fundraising dinners offer inspiring speakers, great food, live music, unique prizes and more. To date, they have raised at total of £195,630 which has helped us to support over 650 children through education, build 59 houses, start 40 business/farming projects, deliver 50 seminars for over 3,000 attendees, provide 322 beds...
Charity of the Year Choose Gathimba Edwards Foundation (GEF) as your Charity of the Year and help us make a very real difference to children in Kenya and Aberdeenshire. Why Gathimba Edwards Foundation? Firstly, thank you for your time, we know it is precious. We are here to make sure our partnership is as simple...
In Kenya when you sponsor a child, a little can go a long way. £35 per month fully supports the education of a child. Covering the cost of primary, secondary and tertiary fees, and the essentials needed to thrive, means that the child you sponsor can attend their place of education without the fear of...
Kenya House Building Trip We believe that every child deserves a safe, secure home - one with a sturdy roof, a comfortable bed, and a quiet space where they can study and grow. Without this basic foundation, it's impossible for them to fully engage and thrive in their education. Since 2014, we are proud to...
School Child Twinning Programme We are proud to have linked over 1,000 British and Kenyan school children as part of our school child twinning programme 'Connecting Children, Creating Chances' which aims to provide the children with a better understanding and level of appreciation for what life is like for a child in the country of...
Fundraising We would be incredibly grateful to anyone wishing to fundraise for GEF. You can sign up for an existing sporting event or create your own challenge to raise funds for GEF children and families in Kenya and north-east Scotland. One great option is the Kiltwalk, which takes place across Scotland, and offers three...
Congratulations on finding your happily ever after! In lieu of traditional wedding favours, perhaps you may wish to make a donation in guests honour towards our kids in Kenya. By supporting the Gathimba Edwards Foundation on your wedding day you will be helping us change lives of underprivileged children in Kenya through education, counselling,...
You can make on online donation via Total Giving here. If you would like to arrange other methods of donation please contact us. We thank you for anything you can contribute, in Kenya a little can go a very long way. Asante sana! GIFT AID Did you know your sponsorship value could be worth...
Easyfundraising turns your everyday online shopping into free donations for your favourite cause! If any of our supporters shop online at the likes of Sainsbury’s, Next, John Lewis, Expedia, eBay, Apple, ASOS or Argos, you can raise vital funds for our kids in Kenya without spending any extra money. All you have to do is...
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Gathimba Edwards Foundation are part of eBay for Charity! eBay for Charity can help raise funds and boost a charity’s profile with 17 million unique monthly visitors in the UK, and more than 100 million worldwide. eBay for Charity is an easy way for buyers and sellers on eBay.co.uk to support their favourite charities. Buyers...
Our first bag pack followed after Myles’ first visit to the Pavilion Village children’s home with Gideon in May 2013, back when the charity was just an idea. Over £800 was raised at Sainsbury’s Garthdee in Aberdeen thanks to the amazing generosity of shoppers and our team of GEF volunteers. This enabled us to pay...
108 children previously faced challenges such as being out of school, struggling for food and living in extremely impoverished conditions. Between 2015 and 2023, the 12 Days 12 Futures campaign changed that. Thanks to the support of 108 sponsors, each of the children have been given the chance of a brighter future through receiving full...
KIDS NOT CARDS Instead of buying Christmas cards, this year, why don’t you or your company donate the money you would have spent on buying Christmas cards and postage, and show that you care by making a donation to the Gathimba Edwards Foundation? A donation of £11 could pay for a pair of shoes...