The Imani Project is a partnership between Americans and Africans, dedicated to acting against HIV/AIDS and improving health conditions in rural Kenya. The mission of the Imani Project is to empower Kenyan villagers to become educators, advocates, caregivers in their own communities. Imani Project donors, sponsors, and volunteers support children and families affected by HIV/AIDS and extreme poverty.

AIDS Orphans, Disabled Children, HIV+ Families and children living in extreme poverty

The Imani Project matches African children orphaned by AIDS, HIV+ families and those suffering from extreme poverty with international sponsors. A gift of $35/month provides food and support for the child and his or her host family.

HIV/AIDS Education

The Imani Project teaches classes on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention to school children and adults in remote villages on the coast of Kenya.

Health & Wellness

The Imani Project is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Kenyan villagers.

Maternal and Child Health Program

Medical Services

Community Improvements

Poverty is a major problem in Kenya. The Imani Project is assisting to educate villagers and develop healthier communities.

Unsponsored Children & HIV+ Families

Brian and Briana Shauri Omary

Brian & Briana Shauri Omary Boy & Girl, 8 and 5 years old Brian and Briana live with their mother and their baby brother in Masheheni Village. Their father died last year from liver disease. Neither child has started school yet because they do not have money...

Brian Changawa

Brian Changawa Boy, 4 years old Brian Changawa lives with his mother and 14 year old sister in Kagombani Villiage. His father died shortly after he was born. Brian is in preschool at Farmam Majengo Primary. His mother does not have a job and searches daily for food....

Brighton Kazungu

Brighton Kazungu Boy, 5 years old Brighton Kazungu lives with his grandmother in Musufini Village. After his birth, his parents separated, and his mother was sent away to find a new husband. His father is not responsible, so Brighton was left with his grandmother....

Christine Wangari

Christine Wangari girl, 10 years old Christine Wangari lives with her grandmother and 2 siblings in Chamari Villiage. She is in grade 5 at Chamari Primary. Her parents were divorced. In September 2024 her father arranged to have her mother robbed and killed by...

Clintone Emmanuel

Birth Year 2011

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...

Frankline Baraka

Frankline Baraka Boy, 6 years old Frankline Baraka lives with his grandmother and 9 year old brother in Musufini Villiage. His father is a thief and is not part of his life. Their mother is jobless and away looking for work. Frankline is in kindergarten at the Imani...

Josiah Maitha

Josiah is 14 years old, and in standard 5 (5th grade) at Bodio Primary School. Josiah and his father and mother are HIV+. The family lives in Marafa village. The mother is not living at home due to problems with her husband. Father works whenever he has the...

Luky Kazungu

Luky Kazungu and his mother are HIV+. They live in Kagaguta Village with his four siblings who are HIV negative. Luky is 13 years old and is in standard 2 in Kagaguta Primary School. His HIV+ mother must commute long distances for work. The family is very malnourished...