Our vision is to expand access to quality education for rural youth while supporting community-led initiatives that drive sustainable development and long-term prosperity.
The Lelei Foundation (TLF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of California, dedicated to advancing educational development and community empowerment in rural Kenya. We work in partnership with rural communities to improve the quality of life for children and their families, believing that sustainable change is strongest when it is community-led.
Providing quality education is at the heart of our work. We believe it is the cornerstone of personal growth and community development, opening doors to opportunity and long-term prosperity. As Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Through improving access to quality education and supporting empowerment initiatives, TLF seeks to equip the next generation with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed. Our vision is a future where every child has the opportunity to thrive and contribute positively to their community and society at large.
Our Mission and Vision
Children from rural Kenya quite often come from disadvantaged backgrounds and lack the resources to receive a good quality education that focuses on the whole child--the social, emotional, mental, physical and cognitive development. This can keep them from reaching their full potential and becoming active and valuable members of society as they age, thus exacerbating the problem of rural poverty.
Our mission is to provide our rural youth with the opportunities for a good quality education that equips them well with the tools they need to succeed in life.
Our vision is to empower our rural youth through education, improving the way they learn and grow, and giving them skills to think creatively and to problem solve in new and innovative ways that bring prosperity and advance society.
Through our commitment to these principles, The Lelei Foundation envisions a future where rural youth are equipped to lead, innovate, and make meaningful contributions to their communities. We believe that investing in education is investing in a brighter tomorrow.
