Health & DignityOngoing2012 – Present
Sanitary Towels Distribution Programme
Since 2012 we have tackled period poverty so that menstruation never keeps a girl out of the classroom.
Offering hope to girls & youth in Kenya
Through education, vocational skills, mobile health camps, and business coaching, we walk alongside young Kenyans from vulnerability to economic independence. One girl, one family, one community at a time.
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What We Do
Holistic pathways out of poverty
A girl who stays in school needs health dignity and a financially stable family behind her. We provide integrated support tailored to grassroots community needs.
Education & Mentorship
Direct tuition scholarships, school uniforms, mentorship clubs, and academic tracking to ensure girls complete secondary school and qualify for tertiary institutions.
Health Dignity & Hygiene
Locally produced reusable sanitary pads, menstrual hygiene workshops, and mobile health clinics in rural villages to keep girls in class with pride.
Livelihoods & Savings
Group Savings & Loans (GSL), bookkeeping coaching, vocational skills, and seed grants empowering mothers and caregivers with self-sustaining income.
Our Story & Leadership
Rooted in Western Kenya, driven by local passion
Led by Executive Director Phoebe D. Ekman alongside co-founder Todd Ekman, Tumaini La Maisha builds upon more than two decades of grassroots community development in Nairobi and Kisumu.
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Girls Sent to University
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Public Donation Impact Model
On The Ground
Featured Projects
Health & DignityOngoing
Partnership ProjectCompletedCompleted
Theirworld Sanitary Towels Distribution Project
A targeted project delivered with Theirworld to reduce period poverty among vulnerable adolescent girls in Western Kenya.
Community Voices
“Before the scholarship, my grandmother could not afford my exam fees. Today I am training to become a clinical officer.”
— Auma O., Tumaini Scholarship Recipient (Kisumu County)
They trust us
Blog
Field notes
- Women's Empowerment
From Surviving to Thriving: How Economic Empowerment Helps Women Rebuild Their Lives
For many women, having an income is about far more than earning money. It means having choices.
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Girls' AdvocacyGiving Girls a Voice: Why Girls' Advocacy Matters
A girl has a voice long before she finds the confidence to use it. Advocacy begins with being heard.
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Safe SpacesMore Than a Girls' Club: Creating Safe Spaces Where Girls Can Grow
What happens when a group of girls is given a safe place to meet, learn, ask questions, and be themselves?
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