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

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...

Janet Alfred Jira

Janet Alfred Jira Girl, 10 years old Janet is currently living with her grandmother in Masheheni Village. Her 2 sisters each live with an aunt. Janet is in third grade. Her mother was never married and supported her 3 girls until she was bitten badly by a dog and died...

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...