Causes: Education, Health, Philanthropy

Mission: Pastoralist Child Foundation works to eradicate FGM (female genital mutilation) and forced early marriages of girls in Samburu and Maasai Mara, Kenya. We sponsor girls' education at the primary and secondary levels, as well as provide educational workshops for all members of the community.

Results: In 2015, Pastoralist Child Foundation provided 4 day workshops for a total of 200 girls during school holidays. We have also sponsored 5 girls to receive full scholarships to attend private secondary boarding schools. Pastoralist Child Foundation visits primary schools to educate about FGM, forced early marriage, teen pregnancy and HIV/AIDS. We also distribute reusable/washable sanitary napkins so that girls don't miss school days during their periods. We partner with other local nonprofits/NGOs and grassroots organizations to provide educational workshops for members of the local communities to raise awareness about FGM, forced early marriage, teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, the female reproductive system and avoiding gender-based violence against girls and women.

Target demographics: eradicate harmful tribal practices that harm girls and prevent them from attending school

Direct beneficiaries per year: 200 girls attended educational workshops as a Rite of Passage to replace Female Genital Mutilation (FGM); 5 students receive full annual educational scholarships to attend private secondary boarding schools.

Geographic areas served: Samburu County, Kenya

Programs: sponsoring girls' education at the primary and secondary levels; mobilization and sensitization workshops for all community members to help them understand the importance of girls' education, HIV/AIDS prevention, teen pregnancy, child rights, female reproductive system, self-awareness, self-confidence