The Imani Project is a partnership between Americans and Kenyans, dedicated to empowering children affected by extreme poverty in coastal Kenya by promoting education and improving health through nutritional support for the children and their families. The mission of the Imani Project is to empower these children to become leaders, educators, and caregivers in their communities. 

Become a Sponsor

The Imani Project matches African children suffering from extreme poverty with international sponsors.  A gift of $35/month provides food and support for the child and their guardians.

Success Story

Coming soon…

Mama Marlene Learning Center

The Imani Project started and continues to support a small preschool in the village of Misufini in Kalifi County Kenya. The school was renovated and renamed Mama Marlene Learning Center in honor of our founder, Marlene Anderson.

Our Children

Our children live in over 25 villages in a 30 Km radius of Malindi, Kenya.   Children receive bimonthly distributions of food and other essential commodities.  School fees and uniforms are provided for all preschool through 9th grade students.

From Our President

We’re excited to announce a new collaboration between The Imani Project and the Rotary Club of Malindi, Kenya that will be focused on enhancing our food distribution program for our sponsored families!

We are also working with a regional nutritionist to make recommendations for our distributions.

See more information about each of these additions our Kenyan local support page.

Eliud Imbuye

Children Needing Sponsors

Elisha Kazungu

Elisha Kazungu Boy, 7 years old Elisha Kazungu lives with his parents and 8 siblings in Majenjeni Village. His father lost his job, and now he burns charcoal and sells it. His mother is also jobless and sells fish harvested from the river. Elisha is finishing...

Everlyne Mapenzi

Everlyne Mapenzi Girl, 6 years old Everlyne Mapenzi and her 6 siblings live with her parents in Majenjeni Village. She attends kindergarten at the Imani Project Nursery School. Her father is jobless, and her mother's income is not enough to meet their needs. Some of...

Ozlan Zawadi Chogo

Ozlan Zawadi Chogo Girl, 6 years old Ozlan lives with her mother and 4 siblings in Masheheni Village. She started preschool at Masheheni Academy but had to leave because she lacked the school fees. Emily's father died of lung cancer. Her mother works by selling...