Mbaitu Community Foundation

WHO WE ARE

The Mbaitu Community Foundation is a community-driven organization rooted in southeastern Kenya, committed to creating lasting and meaningful impact through education support, food security, economic empowerment, and community welfare initiatives. Serving communities in Kenya, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

Our Mission

To empower communities in Kenya and the United States by providing access to education, food security, career pathways, and community resilience programs for youth, families, mothers, seniors, immigrants, and vulnerable populations.

Our vision

A thriving, interconnected Mbaitu community where:

Every high school student has access to quality education and mentorship.
Families and farmers are economically empowered and food secure
Seniors, mothers, and vulnerable populations are supported and socially connected
Cultural heritage is preserved and celebrated
Communities in Kenya, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire are resilient, inclusive, and globally connected.

Our Core Values

Integrity – Honesty and transparency in all programs and partnerships
Equity – Fairness, inclusion, and access for all populations served
Empowerment – Strengthening skills, confidence, and independence
Collaboration – Partnerships with schools, libraries, farmers, community organizations, volunteers, and the diaspora
Sustainability – Long-term solutions for education, food security, and resilience
Food Security & Agricultural Stewardship – Sustainable farming, nutrition, and water access
Respect for Culture & Heritage – Honoring tradition while fostering intergenerational learning
Compassion & Support – Care, guidance, and resources for those facing hardship

WHAT WE DO

Programs in Kenya

Education

We support high school students in Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui Counties to remain in school, pursue higher education, and vocational training.

Food Security & Agriculture

We empower smallholder farmers, women-led households, and food-insecure families through sustainable and climate-smart agriculture

Student Mentorship

Complementing our education initiatives, this program supports both sponsored and non-sponsored students.

Programs in NewHampshire and Massachussets

Afterschool & Summer Enrichment

Supporting students from low-income, immigrant, and refugee families.

College Access & Career Mentorship

Helping first-generation and immigrant students plan educational pathways.

Workforce & Economic Empowerment

Supporting mothers, women, youth, immigrants, and low-income adults.

Mothers, Women & Family Support

Parenting education and family support workshops
Digital literacy and education navigation
Childcare resources and safe spaces

Senior & Elderly Programs

Senior nutrition and food access
Education on benefits such as SNAP and Medicare, Social engagement, cultural activities, and light recreation

Intergenerational & Community Programs

Youth–elder mentorship and technology support
Cultural exchange and life skills sharing
Community service and learning projects

Immigrant Youth & Childcare Access

Afterschool and summer programs with ESL and cultural support
Safe, affordable childcare for working parents
Family navigation for schools, healthcare, and social services
Parent workshops on child development and family stability

Diaspora & Global Support

Financial assistance during bereavement or crisis
Educational and wellness resources through seminars and online platforms
Emotional and community support through trusted networks

GET INVOLVED

Your support helps us strengthen communities and create lasting change. There are many meaningful ways to get involved and make a difference.

Volunteer or Mentor

Share your time, skills, and experience to support youth, mothers, seniors, and families. Volunteers and mentors play a vital role in building confidence, skills, and resilience within our communities.

Sponsor a Student or Family

Help provide access to quality education, nutritious food, and essential support. Your sponsorship enables students and families to thrive and build a more secure future.

Partner With Us

We welcome partnerships with schools, libraries, businesses, and community organizations. Together, we can expand opportunities, share resources, and strengthen community-led solutions.

Mbaitu Diaspora Community

The Mbaitu Community Foundation Diaspora Network brings together individuals and families living abroad who are committed to giving back, staying connected to their roots, and expanding opportunities for communities in Kenya.

Through collective action, cultural connection, and mutual support, we are building a global community that uplifts one another while investing in the wellbeing and future of generations at home and abroad.

Our diaspora community plays a vital role in strengthening education, economic empowerment, cultural identity, and community resilience.

Mbaitu Community Foundation Mbaitu Welfare Program: is a community-based mutual support initiative designed to ease the financial burden during times of loss.

Membership Contribution: $270

Benefit: $5,000 in support upon the loss of a covered member

Purpose: To provide dignity, solidarity, and financial relief during difficult moments

This program reflects our core values of unity, compassion, and collective responsibility, standing together when it matters most.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mbaitu Community Foundation Board of Directors is drawn from the Akamba Community in the United States of America (USA) and Canada, which is a representative of the three South Eastern Counties of Kenya. The main objective of this board is to oversee the development and implementation of Mbaitu programs/projects, both here in diaspora (USA and Canada) and in Kenya. The Board of Directors welcomes all the Akamba people to unite, identify with, support development needs, goals and objectives of Mbaitu Inc. and participate in building a strong and responsive Akamba community both in the USA – Canada, and Kenya.

WORDS FROM THE CEO/FOUNDER

Welcome to our website! Whether you are already a member or just getting to know about us, we hope you will find what you are looking for and perhaps learn something new about Mbaitu. The website contains information and features for the Kenyan diaspora community from South Eastern Kenya living in the USA and Canada, those from the region who immigrated from other parts of Kenya, volunteers and donors. Our mission is to network, support and learn from each other, promote members businesses and talents as we avail resources of members interests through zoom meeting and our grand dinner held once in three years.