BUILDING COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION & HOPE
We are creating a future where every student has equal opportunities to excel academically and personally, regardless of their socio-economic background, and where educational support programs improve life outcomes for marginalized communities.
About Us
Start Walking Foundation is dedicated to empowering communities across Africa, starting with Kenya. Our mission is to promote education, sustainability, and community development, ensuring a brighter future for those we serve.
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Supply Essential Educational Resources
We work to Provide learning materials and scholarships to talented yet vulnerable students to support their academic journey.
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Establish Food Banks
We work to ensure students have access to nutritious meals to enhance their physical and mental well-being, enabling them to focus on their education.
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Strengthening Communities
We aim to implement programs addressing triple threats (poverty, gender inequality, and lack of education), early marriages, sensitize young people on drugs and substance abuse, and HIV/AIDs as well as taking care of the infected and affected persons. We also aim to eradicate period poverty by providing menstrual hygiene products to girls in rural areas, reducing early marriages and empowering them to stay in school.
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Programs and Initiatives
Our programs and initiatives are designed to create meaningful impact by addressing critical needs, empowering communities, and fostering sustainable development. From education and healthcare to environmental sustainability and economic growth, each initiative reflects our commitment to making a difference and building a better tomorrow.
Educational Support
Provide 200 scholarships annually to talented students facing financial challenges.
Nutritious Meal Programs
Establish food banks to serve nutritious meals to 1,000 students monthly. Partner with local organizations to ensure sustainable food supply.
Pad Banks Initiative
Provide menstrual hygiene products to 1,000 girls annually to combat period poverty. Conduct awareness sessions to reduce stigma around menstruation and promote health education.
Community Empowerment Programs
Organize workshops on leadership, gender equality, and life skills. Develop campaigns addressing early marriages and empowering girls to pursue education.
Emergency Relief
Offer rapid assistance to families during crises, providing food, shelter, and medical supplies.
Our Executive Team
Our Team is composed of dynamic leaders and visionaries who are committed to driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and steering our mission toward impactful change. Each member brings a wealth of expertise, passion, and dedication to building a brighter future for the communities we serve
Collins O. Anyona Jr
Founder & Executive Director
Rawlings Opeywa
Managing Director
Reghan Kabach
Finance & Governance Officer
Niconael Humphrey Mollel
Fundraising and Grants Officer
Emmanuella Joel
Programs Coordinator
Olivent Obong'o
Communications & Engagement OfficerContact
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us or visit our office in Kenya.
Address
109-40404, Rongo, Migori, Kenya
Call Us
+254 753-733-226
Email Us
info@startwalkingfoundation.org