Kenya
One of the most frequently asked questions is, "Why Kenya?" Why did we decide to assist Kenya?
During the lockdown in early Covid-19, we received a request for aid for education, training, and food from one of the Kenyan NGO's. We realized that financial donations could only go so far, so two organizations joined forces to collaborate, and before long, we had many organizations with similar long-term goals, and The SOL Foundation ™ was born.
During the lockdown in early Covid-19, we received a request for aid for education, training, and food from one of the Kenyan NGO's. We realized that financial donations could only go so far, so two organizations joined forces to collaborate, and before long, we had many organizations with similar long-term goals, and The SOL Foundation ™ was born.
“If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.”
The above quote is our goal!
We want Kenya to be self-sufficient and self-sustainable for future generations.
Everyone is entitled to a nutritious meal, clean water, and a stable job without jeopardizing their self-esteem or dignity.
We want Kenya to be self-sufficient and self-sustainable for future generations.
Everyone is entitled to a nutritious meal, clean water, and a stable job without jeopardizing their self-esteem or dignity.
Poverty Facts about kenya
- The World Bank State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021 has shown that more than forty per cent of Kenyans currently live in extreme poverty. The level of poverty is approximately 10 times higher than in Pakistan and Egypt which are also categorized as lower-middle income economies (https://www.the-star.co.ke/business/kenya/2021-01-26-forty-per-cent-of-kenyans-live-in-extreme-poverty-world-bank/)
- Basic needs such as physical development, nutrition, health, education, child protection, information, water, sanitation, and housing are lacking for over 15.9 million Kenyans out of 44.2 million, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) 2020 Comprehensive Poverty Report, which has increased due to Covid-19 and inflation (https://allafrica.com/stories/202008120697.html).
- Food security is a critical issue for many households, with consequences ranging from being unable to afford more expensive foods (e.g., vegetables) to eating only two, or sometimes one, meal per day. Food and other staple goods continue to be more expensive, according to respondents in both rural and urban areas. Many respondents say this is the most difficult challenge in their household, reported by Chronic Poverty Kenya Covid-19 Monitor (https://www.un.org/development/desa/ageing/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2021/03/Kenya_Jan21.pdf).
The SOL Foundation ™ goals for kenya
- Everyone has access to nutritional meals and fresh water
- Every individual is able to receive nature based education and training
- Able to co-habitat with nature and wildlife
- Marginalized women have empowerment over their own lives and decisions
- Individuals with disabilities and orphans are able to be part of the community and help enhance the country as a role model citizens.
