Empowering Young Learners in Coastal Kenya
The Imani Project is a partnership between Kenyans and Americans, 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.
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.
The Mama Marlene Learning Center, named in honor of our founder Marlene Anderson, is a preschool in the village of Misufini, Kilifi County, Kenya. It serves 59 children who receive a daily meal and a uniform. With a new head teacher and a long waiting list, we have purchased land for a new campus and are raising funds to build.
Our children come from more than 25 villages near Malindi, Kenya. Education is the heart of our mission. School fees and uniforms are provided for all our students. In addition, food and essential commodities are distributed every two months.
Birth Year: 2020
Six-year-old Pascolina lives in Moi Village with her mother and two siblings. One additional sibling is living with an uncle because the family cannot afford to support all of the children.
Pascolina’s mother is currently unemployed. As a result, the children often do not have enough to eat and are frequently sent home from school due to unpaid school fees.
Pascolina has begun kindergarten and hopes to be able to continue her education.
With a sponsor, Pascolina will receive school fees, a new school uniform, and regular food distributions to help support her family. Your support can bring much-needed stability and hope to Pascolina’s life.