Our organization
Who we are, what we do and where we stand for
History
Our foundation is founded in 2006 by Henny Smulders. She was already then involved with the building and rebuilding of the Bishop Kalu School.
In 2009 she died in the age of 67 years. After that the foundation was run by Ivon Rotteveel, Edwin Jansen and Esther Jansen, who decided to build an orphanage in Kwale in 2011.
We started with 16 girls and at this moment, we have already 80 girls who we take care of. Together with the 450 boys and girls from the Bishop Kalu School we are supporting over 500 children with education.
Our goals for the future are to build a private school and develop our activities in Kenya. We want to sponsor self supporting activities. Create businesses run by the girls who left the orphanage with a professional education.
What we want to complete
Wie zijn er betrokken bij Girls Empowerment Foundation
Henny’s Childen’s Home (HCH)
Judith WairimuManager HCH
Judith is responsible for contacts with school and government on behalf of Henny’s Children’s Home
Lilian KimaniSocial worker HCH
Lilian takes care of the (mental) well-being of all girls of Henny’s Children’s Home
Henny’s Academy (HA)
Mr. MungaHeadteacher HA
Munga is ultimately responsible for Henny’s Academy. He manages the teaching team and supporting staff.
Advisory Board Kenia
Mr. Deepakh Varia – Bouwtechnische zaken
Ms. Serah Mukami – Financiële en algemene zaken
Mr. Joshua Ndere – Juridische zaken
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Girls Empowerment Foundation tries to optimisme the development of girls in the developing countries through education.
