BintiCare — An African Girl Initiative
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About BintiCare Foundation Kenya

Development begins when a child is given dignity.

Our story, our vision, the people behind it, and the measurable difference we have made in Kenyan communities since 2012.

A trainer addressing a seated audience of schoolgirls at an outdoor session beside a BintiCare banner

Who we are

A community-centered promise to Kenya's children

BintiCare Foundation Kenya is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children, girls, teenage mothers and underserved communities. We work through integrated programs in education support, school feeding and nutrition, menstrual health and hygiene, scholarships and mentorship, community empowerment, health awareness and skills development.

We operate through a community-centered approach that ensures sustainability, inclusion and long-term impact, walking alongside schools, local leaders and families rather than working around them.

  • Education Support
  • School Feeding & Nutrition
  • Menstrual Health
  • Scholarships & Mentorship
  • Community Empowerment
  • Skills Development

Our vision

To create a future where all women and girls have the power and the tools to reach their full potential and the opportunity to thrive.

Our mission

To empower young women and girls with the tools to create sustainable social and economic change for themselves, their families and their communities.

How we get there

Our objectives

  1. 01

    Uphold Dignity

    To sensitise girls and women to uphold their dignity to live a safe, fulfilled and productive life.

  2. 02

    Build Self-Reliance

    To integrate the educational and livelihood skills of girls and women through training for socio-economic self-reliance.

  3. 03

    Rescue & Support

    To rescue vulnerable girls, provide a safe space and psychosocial support, and facilitate their access to education.

What guides us

Our core values

Five commitments that shape every program, every partnership, and every meal served.

  1. 01

    Accountability & Transparency

    Owning our impact — and our shortfalls — openly with donors and communities.

  2. 02

    Openness to Learning

    Welcoming feedback, new ideas, and continuous learning at every level.

  3. 03

    Quality & Excellence

    Holding our programs to a standard of continuous improvement worthy of every donor's trust.

  4. 04

    Service to the Underserved

    Prioritising the poor and underserved communities others overlook.

  5. 05

    Stakeholder Participation

    Building community-based solutions shaped by the people they serve.

Our guiding pillars

Dignity. Purpose. Belonging.

Our work is guided by three foundational pillars that shape everything we do.

Dignity

We believe that every girl deserves to know her worth and to be valued as an individual, not as a number or statistic. Dignity means recognising each girl's humanity, potential, and right to live free from discrimination, violence, and injustice. We actively challenge harmful words, images, and practices that diminish girls' self-worth. Through our programs, we restore confidence, nurture identity, and create environments where girls are respected and empowered. A girl who stands in her dignity becomes a source of change and inspiration for her community.

Purpose

We believe that every girl should live with direction, clarity, and hope for the future. Purpose gives meaning to her journey and inspires her to pursue her dreams with courage. Our mission is to walk alongside vulnerable young women and girls, equipping them with knowledge, mentorship, and opportunities that enable them to discover their strengths. By helping them set goals and overcome challenges, we empower them to lead fruitful and impactful lives. A girl who knows her purpose becomes a changemaker, capable of transforming not only her own life but also her family and community.

Belonging

We believe that every girl should feel safe, accepted, and valued within her community. Belonging means knowing she is not alone, that her voice matters, and that she has a place where she is embraced and supported. When girls experience belonging, they rise above feelings of insecurity, isolation, and helplessness. Instead, they gain the confidence to dream bigger, build healthy relationships, and contribute to their communities. We create spaces both in schools and at community level where girls are included, protected, and empowered to grow.

By upholding Dignity, Purpose, and Belonging, BintiCare Foundation Kenya builds a foundation where girls are empowered to thrive.

Impact at a glance, 2025–2026

Numbers that represent real children, real families.

Every figure below is a life touched, verified through our schools, community partners and field teams.

30+

Schools reached through Lishe Kwa Mtoto

11,400+

Learners fed since 2024

1,085

Girls reached with menstrual health education

3,769

Reusable sanitary pads distributed

983

Women trained in pad production

100s

School uniforms distributed

Dozens

Scholarships awarded

Multiple

Counties reached across Kenya

Portrait of Elizabeth Mumbi Mudenyo, Founder and CEO of BintiCare Foundation Kenya

A message from our founder

“When we invest in a girl, we invest in an entire generation.”

Every pad distributed, every uniform given, every teen mother sheltered — that is hope taking shape. This belief has anchored BintiCare Foundation Kenya since 2012, growing into a movement now reaching more than 30 schools and thousands of children across Kenya's most underserved communities.

Elizabeth Mumbi MudenyoFounder & CEO, BintiCare Foundation Kenya

Meet our leadership

Our story

From a single meal to a movement

  1. 2012

    BintiCare Foundation Kenya is founded

    What began as fundraising to keep young girls in school grew into a registered nonprofit dedicated to empowering young women and girls to know their worth and reach their full potential.

  2. 2024

    A single outreach, a defining moment

    LisheKwaMtoto began as one meal-provision activity for underserved children — and revealed how many were learning on empty stomachs. What started as a response to hunger became a structured school feeding program across Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands.

  3. 2024–2025

    Programs expand beyond feeding

    Healthy Girls, Healthy Communities (Pad a Girl), Uniform a Child, and the Education Scholarship Program launch — extending BintiCare's reach from the classroom into menstrual health, dignity and long-term learning support.

  4. 2025–2026

    Measurable impact at scale

    More than 30 schools and 11,400 learners reached; 1,085 girls supported with menstrual health education; 983 women trained in reusable pad production — alongside the launch of the Teenage Mothers and Forgotten People programs.

  5. 2026–2028

    Strategic Plan in motion

    Scaling every flagship program while strengthening partnerships, monitoring systems and outreach across new counties — see our Strategic Plan below.

Looking ahead

Strategic Plan 2026–2028

Six priorities guiding how BintiCare Foundation Kenya grows over the next three years.

  1. 01

    Expand Feeding Programs

    Reach more schools across Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands.

  2. 02

    Scale Pad a Girl

    Extend menstrual health education and reusable pad production to more counties.

  3. 03

    Increase Scholarships

    Support more learners with school fees, exam fees and mentorship.

  4. 04

    Improve Partnerships

    Deepen collaboration with government, schools, donors and community leaders.

  5. 05

    Strengthen Monitoring

    Build stronger systems to track and report impact transparently.

  6. 06

    Expand Outreach

    Reach new communities and the populations our programs haven't yet touched.

Read the full Strategic Plan

Registration and governance

Who we are, legally

BintiCare Foundation Kenya is a registered non-profit with its head office in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County. It is led by its Founder & CEO, with a Patron championing rescue-centre and community outreach work.

Where we work Transparency and governance

Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1No Poverty
  • 2Zero Hunger
  • 3Good Health & Well-being
  • 4Quality Education
  • 5Gender Equality
  • 8Decent Work & Economic Growth
  • 10Reduced Inequalities
  • 17Partnerships for the Goals

Every statistic on this page is a child whose story is still being written.

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