Our

Mission Statement

The Shamba Foundation Strives to Promote Sponsorships to Feed, Clothe, House, and Educate Children of Kenya; Providing Opportunities for Self-Reliance, Optimism, and a Hopeful Future.

Plant a seed...

Grow a Future

The word “Shamba” is a Swahili word meaning “garden” — Just as a seed contains great potential to become a mature and productive plant, so do our children have within them what it will take to grow into a responsible contributing adult. What a young seed, and a child, need is nourishment, care, and light (or hope) to reach their potential.

Our Three Pillars

The Primary Objectives

Nourish - Body

Provide the basic necessities of life for each child--food, shelter, clothing.

Educate - MindElevate each child's understanding of their potential through education.

Empower - HeartEmpower each child with the confidence and skills needed to be independent and successful.

Get Involved

We Need Your Help

DonateThere are many ways you can help our kids. You can become a Friend of Shamba, donate to the general fund, or donate to one of our current projects. Pick the option that appeals most to you.

ParticipateLearn more about the the activities we have planned this year. Please join us at one of our upcoming events. Or find out how you can organize an event yourself.

Spread the WordFollow us on Facebook and Instagram and invite your friends to follow us as well. Help us build our base of supporters.

The News

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Nourish | Educate | Empower
Your donations provide opportunities for growth, self-reliance, optimism, and a hopeful future for the children of Kenya.

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This image is one of our favorite throwbacks of our Board President, Aimee. These early trips solidified our love of Kenya and its people. #wellnesswednesday #throwback #nonprofit #kenya #africa

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It was the beautiful Kenyan kids who truly inspire

It was the beautiful Kenyan kids who truly inspired us to begin our foundation. We saw their circumstances in the slums and envisioned putting them and their families in a better situation with food, shelter, safety, community, and education so they could learn to break the cycle of poverty and provide for themselves. To this day, seeing these children thrive is the greatest reward. #nonprofit #kenya #africa #mondaymotivation #dogood #humanitarian #kids #poverty

Kenya has a large Nile crocodile population in its

Kenya has a large Nile crocodile population in its rivers, lakes and marshlands. These are the largest freshwater predators on the continent. Their aggressive nature makes them dangerous for those who have jobs that require they spend a lot of time near the water such as fisherman or guides. #Kenya #africa #wildlife #facts #nonprofit #safari

Few things are more rewarding than paying it forwa

Few things are more rewarding than paying it forward. The Boys and Girls Club, an organization which seeks to enable all young people to reach their full potential, had an abundance of school supplies that they donated to The Shamba Foundation.

We took enough for our needs and then we gave the rest to two other organizations: The Young Foundation, which champions positive social change to strengthen communities and Angels in Action, which helps the homeless. For the homeless, we put together backpacks for them.

All in all, the generosity of The Boys and Girls Club helped three organizations. That’s the beauty of paying it forward. #payitforward #nonprofit #kenya #africa #mondaymotivation #dogood #helpothers #helpkids

We would like to recognize and thank the Rehema Fo

We would like to recognize and thank the Rehema Foundation for their incredible work and effort to teach our Mizizi residents, who have graduated from the life-skills training.

We love partnering with like-minded organizations to fulfill our mission. We look forward to seeing our residents apply their new learned life-skills. The next step is learning the hard-skills that will improve their ability to earn a better income.

#wellnesswednesday #nonprofit #partnership #Kenya #Africa #selfreliance #poverty

Here you will find sunshine, laughter, and communi

Here you will find sunshine, laughter, and community. To learn more about how this community began, visit our page @theshambafoundation and click the link in our bio. #mizizigardensproject #nonprofit #kenya #africa #mondaymotivation #humanitarian

Easter is a time of renewal. After the hardships o

Easter is a time of renewal. After the hardships of winter, plant and animal life emerge to bring new life again. Whatever your burdens or circumstances, we hope you, too, find renewal in your life during this time. Have a wonderful Easter Weekend. 🌷 #easter #spring #springbreak #kenya #africa #safari #nonprofit #dogood #charity #humanitarian

It’s hard to imagine life without access to the

It’s hard to imagine life without access to the basic sanitation of a toilet, or running water. Yet, this is the reality many in the slums of Kenya live with.

To learn more about how we are supporting families out of the slums and into a better life, like and follow our page @theshambafoundation.

#kenya #africa #nonprofit #humanitarian #wellnesswednesday #giving #goodcause #charitable #donatetoday

A little song and dance is good for the soul. ☀️#mondaymotivation #nonprofit #kenya #africa

A little color to brighten the weekend.💛 #frida

A little color to brighten the weekend.💛 #friday #nonprofit #kenya #africa #dogood #charity #gift

Our Projects Manager and Board member, Dick Tuttle

Our Projects Manager and Board member, Dick Tuttle, recently returned from a visit to Mizizi Gardens. He was accompanied by his son, Kelly, and daughter-in-law, Liz, who spent a couple days there working on projects. Kelly was also able to teach kids about what’s it’s like to be a pilot. #kenya #africa #nonprofit #humanitarian #dogood

We were all born into different circumstances. In

We were all born into different circumstances. In this regard, some are luckier than others. In spite of the circumstances we were brought into, we have the power to make some of our own luck with the choices we make and the effort we give. This is how we improve upon what we began with. Once you have secured your own situation, you can lend a hand to others on their way. Keep going, keep building, keep improving. #mondaymotivation #luck #nonprofit #kenya #africa #dogood #humanitarian #charity

A camera is still the favored toy. 😄 #kenya #a

A camera is still the favored toy. 😄

#kenya #africa #nonprofit #dogood #humanitarian #kidsplay

All smiles here because happiness is a mindset, no

All smiles here because happiness is a mindset, not a circumstance. ☀️#mondaymotivation #nonprofit #humanity #dogood #happiness #kenya #africa

Happy #internationalwomensday to the powerhouse wo

Happy #internationalwomensday to the powerhouse women everywhere who leave the world better than they found it. #kenya #africa #nonprofit #theshambafoundation

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Keeping the learning center stocked with reading material keeps bright minds growing. #education #nonprofit #kids #reading #kenya #africa #povertyawareness

There is a special satisfaction in growing and enj

There is a special satisfaction in growing and enjoying your own food. (If you know, you know.) In Kenya, the land is rich for agriculture, and gardening is a common practice. This made it a natural skill to teach the residents at Mizizi Gardens transitional housing. #tuesdaymotivation #nonprofit #gardening #kenya #africa #humanitarian

Have a relaxing weekend. #fridayfeeling #weekend #

Have a relaxing weekend. #fridayfeeling #weekend #kenya #safari #masaimara #africa #lion #nonprofit

Findings of the latest 2020 UNICEF poverty analysi

Findings of the latest 2020 UNICEF poverty analysis report shows that 30% of women-headed households live below the monetary poverty line. Being a single mother is hard, and we want to do our part support them.
#nonprofit #kenya #africa #wellnesswednesday #humanitarianaid #charitablegiving

We were lucky enough to get a look inside the home

We were lucky enough to get a look inside the homes of the Masai tribe. 🛖#masai #masaimara #kenya #africa #culture #travel #nonprofit

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