The mission of Pastoralist Child Foundation is to eradicate FGM and forced early marriages in rural communities in Kenya, primarily Samburu and Maasai Mara regions. Through mobilization and education, Pastoralist Child Foundation replaces harmful practices with Alternative Rites of Passage, and sponsors girls' education at the primary and secondary school levels. Pastoralist Child Foundation's educational workshops are provided in very remote areas at the grassroots level. Workshops focus on FGM, child marriage, teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, sanitation, sexual & reproductive health, self-awareness, self-confidence, child rights, and the importance of formal education.
Peris Chemeli Lenjuloti, a 15 year old girl from Lorubae Village in Kenya. She aspires to be a lawyer when she grows up and wants to educate her community about FGM laws. With the help of the Pastoralist Child Foundation, she is attending high school and avoiding FGM and early marriage.
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Makaki graduated from Chania Girls High School in Thika, Kenya in November, 2018 as one of their highest performing students. She’s very bright, disciplined, loves to read, travel, play games, and use her leadership skills. Makaki received a full scholarship to study Commerce at University of Nairobi! She will begin her studies there in September, 2019.
Edna graduated from St. Mary’s Girls’ Secondary School in Isiolo in November, 2018. She worked very hard during her high school years and we’re very proud of her. Edna will begin her studies in Banking and Finance in September, 2019 at Mount Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya.
Asha graduated from St. Mary’s Girls’ Secondary School in November, 2017. She enrolled and completed a course in computer literacy and driving. She passed with flying colors! She is currently studying to receive a Diploma in Community Health at Meru Institute of Business Studies in Meru, Kenya.
Naanyu is currently in grade 10 at Bishop Cavallera Girls’ Secondary School.
Stacy is in grade 11 at St. Mary’s Girls’ Secondary School in Isiolo. She is very grateful to be sponsored by PCF and is doing well in school. She wants to become a nurse or doctor to help her community.