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SHINZEN ORGANIZATION (LOVE KENYA)
— · EIN · www.lovekenyafoundation.org
profile · synthesized from sources

Love Kenya Foundation operates a children's rescue center in Nandi County, Kenya, serving orphans and vulnerable children living in extreme poverty. The organization provides shelter, food, medical care, and education while working to place children in long-term foster families. It also runs nutrition programs, distributing vitamin A supplements, deworming tablets, and fortified meals to children and prenatal vitamins to pregnant women in rural communities.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Food Support Program
Provides fortified meals twice weekly to vulnerable children and families in drought-prone rural areas of Kenya
Garden of Hope
Children's rescue center in Chepsangor, Kenya providing temporary shelter, care, and stabilization for 8-10 orphans and vulnerable children at a time while long-term foster families are identified
Prenatal Vitamin Distribution
Provides prenatal multivitamins to pregnant women in Kenya to improve birth outcomes and reduce newborn mortality
Reusable Menstrual Kit Distribution
Distributes reusable menstrual hygiene kits to girls in Tassia Slum to prevent school absenteeism during menstruation
Vitamin A and Deworming Distribution
Program distributing biannual vitamin A supplements and albendazole deworming tablets to children aged 6 months to 5 years in rural Kenya to combat micronutrient deficiency
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Residential and Therapeutic Care for Vulnerable Children 2 activities
    • Identifying Children in Extreme Poverty in Nandi County, Kenya
      Identified children living in extreme poverty in Nandi County, Kenya, some of whom were living on the streets, addicted to sniffing glue, or living with limited family support.
    • Operating a Rescue Center for Orphaned and Vulnerable Girls in Kenya
      Operates the Chepsangor Garden of Hope Rescue Center in Western Kenya, which accommodates up to 8 orphaned or vulnerable girls at a time, providing immediate relief including food, shelter, and education. The organization collaborates with the social services department of Nandi County to identify girls in need and works with county partners to identify foster families for long-term care placement.
  • Community Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement 1 activity
    • Community Engagement and Needs Assessment in Nandi County, Kenya
      Organized meetings with local officials and leaders in Nandi County, Kenya, including Chiefs, village elders, social workers, County Health Office members, and the Governor, to understand regional needs.
  • Vocational and Life Skills Training 1 activity
    • Developing Career-Ready Skills in Youth through the Building Future Leaders Program
      Identifies and engages high-potential students and youth in Minneapolis and St. Paul through the Building Future Leaders program to develop career-ready skills. The program engages students in developing innovative solutions to global challenges and provides hands-on experience in marketing, public speaking, accounting, record-keeping, and other professional tasks.
  • Menstrual Hygiene Support and Education 1 activity
    • Empowering Adolescent Girls through the "Here for Her" Program
      Runs an annual "Here for Her" program, a two-week, all-female-led initiative at the Garden of Hope children's rescue center in Western Kenya, which empowers adolescent girls to stay in school and avoid early marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM). The program includes the distribution of reusable menstrual hygiene kits from Days for Girls and provides practical vocational training in chicken care and kitchen gardening to support nutrition and income generation.
  • Emergency Public Health Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Facilitating Medical Supply Distribution and Health Interventions in Kenya
      Facilitated the arrival of over 2,000 hospital gowns in Nandi County, Kenya, for COVID-19 preparedness and distributes 160,000 doses of vitamin A and albendazole (deworming medication) to children in remote areas of Kenya.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Distributing Shoes to Children in East Africa
      Distributes shoes to children in East Africa through corporate partnerships.
    • Providing Basic Needs and Support to Impoverished Children and Families in Kenya
      Provides for the basic needs of children living in extreme poverty in Kenya, including food, clean water, shelter, and education. This includes distributing food to families and orphans in Nandi County, sponsoring street children and orphans with access to food, shelter, clothing, medicine, and education, and providing general support to families in rural Kenya.
    • Providing Oral Care Education and Resources in Kenya
      Educates individuals in local communities about proper oral care practices and provides essential oral care tools, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss. The organization also established an Urgent Dental Care Fund to provide timely treatments for individuals with pressing oral health needs, covering emergency procedures, pain relief, and critical interventions.
    • Supporting Social Enterprise for Maasai Women and Youth
      Collaborated with students to create "Tied to the Cause," a social enterprise brand that sources Maasai women's jewelry and builds student-led business and distribution models.
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • Abel Kirui</entity_type>partner Partner — World champion marathoner who has supported the organization's work and connected them to partners.
  • Adidas Partner — Corporate partner providing shoes for distribution to children in East Africa.
  • Days for Girls Partner — Collaborates to provide reusable menstrual hygiene kits to adolescent girls in the program.
  • Elgeyo Marakwet County</entity_type>partner Partner — In-country partner in the Rift Valley region of Kenya.
  • Gear Running Partner — Corporate partner providing shoes for distribution to children in East Africa.
  • Jan Fredrickson</entity_type>partner Partner — Donated garments for hospital gowns.
  • Lee Sisters Foundation Network — Love Kenya Foundation is a DBA of Lee Sisters Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) charity.
  • Lee Sisters Foundation Network — Love Kenya Foundation operates as a DBA of Lee Sisters Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) charity.
  • Lee Sisters Foundation Partner — Love Kenya Foundation is a DBA of Lee Sisters Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) charity.
  • Nandi County Social Services Department Partner — Collaborates to identify vulnerable girls and refer them to the Garden of Hope rescue center.
  • Nandi County</entity_type>partner Partner — In-country partner in the Rift Valley region of Kenya.
  • New Balance Partner — Corporate partner providing shoes for distribution to children in East Africa.
  • Ruth Koech</entity_type>government_affiliate Government — Minister of Health in Kenya, partnered with the organization for medical gown distribution.
  • Steven Sang Government — Governor of Nandi County, met with the organization to discuss regional needs and supported their work.
  • Vitamin Angels</entity_type>funder Funder — Provides a continued grant for distributing vitamin A and albendazole.
  • Wilson Kipsang</entity_type>partner Partner — World-class marathoner who is part of the team in Kenya meeting with the County Nutrition Officer.