We are #OneTeam for Kenya

Since 2016, the team at Brighton Jones has been committed advocates and a source of support for three organizations in Kenya serving severely at risk children and their families:

• HELGA, a rescue center where Maasai girls can escape the illegal but still practiced customs of early marriage and female genital mutilation while pursuing an education.

• Kajiado Child Care Centre, a rehabilitation facility and school for children with physical disabilities to help them reach their full potential with integrity.

• The Ruben Centre, providing quality education, health, financial and social services to children and families in Mukuru community. 

Currently, East Africa is enduring an historic drought. Food prices are spiking in drought-affected areas due to macroeconomic challenges, below-average harvests, and rising prices on international markets linked to the war in Ukraine. The UN estimates that roughly 20 million people face acute food and water insecurity.

Unfortunately, this comes at a time when media coverage is focused on other regions and humanitarian crises, and awareness is low. There has also been a general decrease in international giving in the past few years, and revenues and resources have plummeted while their communities’ needs have intensified. The need is great to expand awareness and giving to help stave off the devastating consequences facing the region.

In August 2022 Brighton Jones launched our #OneTeam for Kenya campaign – with a goal of raising $500,000 to support our partners in overcoming these challenges, and gaining the needed stability to continue providing critical services for their communities for years to come.

With the support of our #OneTeam, we surpassed our goal, and have big plans brewing for how we will partner with HELGA, Kajiado Child Care Centre, and the Ruben Centre, over the next three years. Check back soon for details on our 2023 strategic plan.

Interested in following our progress, sharing on social media, or creating your own fundraising page? Join us here.