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SHINNING STAR FOUNDATION

· EIN · shiningstar-africa.com
profile · synthesized from sources

Shining Star Foundation provides early childhood education to children aged 1.5 to 9 years in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. The organization supports over 250 children by funding a school that offers foundational literacy, numeracy, meals, uniforms, and clean drinking water. Established in 2012, it operates under Dutch law and relies on sponsorships and donations to cover all school costs.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Early Childhood Development School
Provides foundational education in reading, writing, and essential skills to children aged 1.5 to 9 in Nairobi's slums
Food Program
Expands food services to ensure students receive meals during school
Uniform Distribution
Provides school uniforms to all enrolled children
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Primary and Pre-Primary School Operation 1 activity
    • Early Childhood Education Program in Nairobi
      Operates the Shining Star school in Nairobi, Kenya, providing early childhood education and support to over 250 children aged 2 to 9. The program covers all operational costs, including teacher salaries, educational materials, food, uniforms, rent, clean drinking water, and building maintenance and expansion.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • On-site Operational Coordination and Needs Assessment
      Deploys Dutch coordinators to Nairobi to streamline school operations and conduct quarterly assessments of programmatic and infrastructural needs.
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • ABN AMRO Bank Partner — Maintains a separate account for the foundation.
  • Anton Jurgens Fonds Funder — Receives funding through applications to Dutch foundations.
  • Donsje Amsterdam B.V. Partner — Involves commercial companies for fundraising.
  • Shining Star school Partner — Primary education program fully funded and operated by Shining Star Foundation.
  • Tuti Boni Funder — Receives funding through applications to Dutch foundations.
  • anbi Government — Shining Star is affiliated with ANBI, a Dutch tax status for charitable organizations.
  • info@shiningstar-africa.com Partner — Contact point for sponsorship and support of Shining Star's programs.
  • sponsors Partner — Financial supporters enabling the provision of early childhood services