Safaricom Foundation
- A Advocate
- F Funder
Description
Safaricom Foundation, one of the largest corporate foundations in Kenya, was established in 2003. We aim to transform lives and build communities through funding sustainable projects which leave an impact. We have invested heavily in education, health, economic empowerment, environment, disaster and emergency interventions. In Education, Safaricom Foundation has provided grants to partners to deliver outcomes that have: Increased access to educational opportunities for children with disabilities; Increased access to educational opportunities for children from nomadic pastoralist communities; Increased access to ICT education for both teachers and students; Improved both teacher and student competencies in literacy and numeracy (particularly mathematics).This is in line with Sustainable Development Goal number 4 that focusses on ensuring inclusive and quality education for all and promoting lifelong learning.
Primary Functions
- Capacity building/Technical assistance
- Policy Development/Implementation
Secondary Functions
- N/A
Geographic Scope
- National
Areas of work Back to Top
Education topics addressed
Attainment
- Post-secondary
- Primary completion
- Primary enrollment
- Primary to secondary transition
- Secondary completion
Other skills
- Rights/empowerment education
- Vocational training
Quality
- School quality
Skills
- Civics education
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- STEM
Cross-cutting topics addressed
- Early/child marriage
- Economic/livelihoods (including savings/financial inclusion, etc.)
- Food/water security
- HIV and STIs
- Migration
- Nutrition
- WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene)
Funders and partners Back to Top
Current girls' education partners
Locations and contact information Back to Top
Website
Headquarters location(s)
- Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Office location(s)
- Kenya
Locations of current girls’ education work
Map showing countries (listed below) where the organization is involved with girls' education programs
- Kenya