About
The foundation is named after the Rare River, which flows through Kilifi County, north of the port city of Mombasa. We also support an agricultural project along this river, helping local women who previously had no income. They grow vegetables, sell them to nearby schools, and use some for their families.
We support Kenyan girls from low-income families who have performed well in primary school to continue with secondary education, and potentially university. We also offer short courses to other girls, teaching them practical 'local skills' like painting and making aluminum structures for doors and windows.
The first "Local Skills" project in the summer of 2024 focused on painting. It not only gave many girls a sense of pride in their newly acquired skills but also led directly to paid work. The second project, training in aluminum window and door frame construction, has already started generating income for participants as well. Thanks to your support, we are making a direct and tangible impact.
We also help families grow their own food by providing seeds, tools, and training in better farming methods. By supporting small farmers, starting community gardens, and encouraging cooperative farming, we make sure every household can feed themselves — and even earn from the extra produce.
We believe that targeted investments—often not even very large ones—can open doors that would otherwise remain closed. Due to financial constraints in this region (and in much of Africa), many opportunities to improve living standards go untapped. This is especially true for women and girls.
On the "Donate" page, you can see how to contribute. You can sponsor a girl through her high school or university education, which requires annual support for 3 to 4 years throughout her studies. This is particularly important at the start of the academic year. You can also choose to support the Local Skills program or the agricultural project. Every donation—big or small, one-time or recurring—is deeply appreciated.
On the "Our Work" page, you can see exactly how donations have been used since the foundation was established.
As a registered ANBI (Public Benefit Organization), we operate under the supervision of the Dutch Tax Authority, meaning your donations are tax-deductible. Additionally, Triodos Bank monitors our financial transactions.
"We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world."
Our Mission
Empower Kilifi through education and agriculture, fostering hope and lasting change
Our Vision
To inspire hope and create lasting change in Kilifi, Kenya, through education, sustainable agriculture, and community empowerment.