Remove the barriers.
Unlock the future.
Education at the center. Opportunity all around.
We put education at the center and surround children, young people, families, and communities in Kenya with the practical support they need to learn, thrive, earn, and lead.
youth · women · elders · disability
Our Story
Why we exist, and who we serve.
Our Overall Focus
Carolyne Mutheu Musyoka Foundation improves lives and expands opportunities for children, youth, women, older persons, and people living with disabilities — with education at the heart of our work.
We work with communities to understand the barriers holding people back, then connect education, nutrition, mentorship, health knowledge, digital skills, livelihoods, inclusion, and community leadership in ways that reinforce one another.
The Reality We Address
For a child living with poverty, staying in school is rarely only about tuition. Barriers are interconnected.
School Costs
Fees, uniforms, and learning materials force impossible choices for families already struggling to survive.
Hunger
A hungry child cannot concentrate. Missing meals means missed learning and lost potential.
Digital Exclusion
Without access to computers or internet, learners are locked out of the skills shaping the future economy.
Household Vulnerability
When families lack stable income, children are forced to choose between survival and education.
Period Poverty
Lack of menstrual products interrupts school participation and undermines dignity for girls.
Disability Barriers
Ordinary systems become daily obstacles when inclusion and accessibility are not designed in.
Our Wrap-Around Model
We work across interconnected barriers while keeping education as the anchor. Our model starts with the person, not the program.
Our Programs
Integrated pillars that support vulnerable communities — with education at the heart.
Education & Scholarships
Keep learners in school and help them progress.
- Needs-based scholarships for CBC & secondary learners
- Uniforms, books, and learning materials
- Mentorship and learner follow-up
School Feeding & Nutrition
Make hunger one less reason a child struggles to learn.
- School feeding during term
- Targeted food support during holidays
- Partnerships with community kitchens
Sports & Youth Development
Use sport as a platform for belonging, discipline, and leadership.
- Soccer and volleyball teams
- Equipment and participation support
- Leadership and life-skills sessions
Mentorship & Empowerment
Give young people trusted guidance and a pathway to lead.
- One-to-one and group mentorship
- Leadership and confidence building
- Career exposure and life skills
Menstrual Dignity & SRH
Help young people participate with health knowledge, safety, and dignity.
- Age-appropriate SRH education
- Menstrual products and dignity kits
- Referral to appropriate health services
Digital Skills & AI Literacy
Ensure underserved learners are not left behind by the digital economy.
- Computer access and digital literacy
- AI literacy for CBC students
- Internet safety and responsible tech use
Agriculture & Food Sovereignty
Turn schools and communities into practical learning spaces for food resilience.
- School kitchen gardens
- Vertical farming and hydroponic pilots
- Nutrition and food-growing education
Livelihood & Economic Empowerment
Help households move from recurring crisis toward stable income.
- Entrepreneurship and financial literacy
- Small, milestone-based microgrants
- Business mentoring and vocational referrals
Disability Inclusion
Make dignity, participation, and opportunity accessible to people living with disabilities.
- Education-access support
- Assistive-device and specialist referrals
- Family and caregiver support
Older Persons Support
Protect dignity and wellbeing for vulnerable older community members.
- Food assistance
- Periodic health screening partnerships
- Community visits and social connection
Youth Civic Engagement
Equip young people to participate constructively in community life.
- Civic education and community problem-solving
- Leadership forums and volunteerism
- Youth-led local initiatives
Project Jeune Leader
Youth empowerment through education, mentorship, life skills, health knowledge, and leadership.
- Education, mentorship & leadership
- Life skills & community engagement
- Empowering young change-makers
Learning Equity Initiative
AI-enabled assessment and intervention — helping teachers identify learning gaps early and turn assessment data into targeted teaching action.
AI-Enabled Assessment & Intervention for Schools
Help under-resourced primary and secondary schools identify learning gaps early, turn assessment data into targeted teaching action, and give every learner a realistic path to catch up.
- Assess → Understand the gap → Plan intervention → Support the learner → Reassess → Adapt
- Free or sponsored access to assessment, analytics and intervention tools
- Teacher onboarding, training and ongoing coaching
- Low-connectivity workflows and shared-device access
- Printable intervention plans and learner practice materials
- Small, controlled school intervention grants where funding allows
Ways to Give
Every contribution — big or small — helps remove a barrier.
Give Once
Make a one-time gift to support our programs.
Give Monthly
Become a sustaining partner with recurring support.
Fundraise
Start a campaign for a birthday, race, or cause.
Partner With Us
Corporate, institutional, or in-kind partnerships.
Your Gift Can Unlock
A school fee, a meal, a dignity kit, a computer lesson, a mentor, or a small livelihood opportunity can be the difference between a setback and a next step.
Could help provide a learner with essential school supplies.
Could help provide learning essentials for a term.
Could contribute to digital learning, meals, or dignity support.
Could help remove multiple school participation barriers for a learner.
Could support a deeper package of wrap-around assistance for a family.
Illustrative examples — costs to be validated. Funds may be directed where needs are greatest.
Payment Methods
Trust & Accountability
We are committed to transparency, safeguarding, and responsible stewardship of every gift.
Financial Reports
Annual reports and audited statements published as they become available.
Child Safeguarding
Strict policies protecting children and vulnerable adults in all our programs.
Governance
Leadership and board information published for public accountability.
Impact Measurement
We track outputs, outcomes, and long-term impact — not just activities.