Educating Girls, Empowering Women

Helping girls and women in Laikipia North stay in school, gain skills, and build better futures.

About Engolon Foundation

Engolon is a Maasai word that means strength and power.

Keeping girls in school and opening doors for women.

Engolon Foundation exists to empower Maasai girls and women in Laikipia North, Kenya by improving access to quality education and supporting community development. The foundation works with families, schools, mentors, leaders, and supporters to help girls remain in class, grow in confidence, and make informed decisions about their futures.

  • Reduce early marriages through awareness and advocacy
  • Support school enrollment, retention, and completion
  • Promote girls' rights, safety, and dignity
  • Build confidence and leadership among girls
  • Improve socio-economic opportunities for women and girls
A young Maasai school girl receiving support with school shoes
Education first Support that helps girls stay protected, prepared, and hopeful.

Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Our Vision

A community where every girl has access to education, protection, opportunity, and the confidence to reach her full potential.

Our Mission

To empower Maasai girls and women through education, mentorship, life skills, and community support for better futures.

Our Core Values

Integrity, transparency, equality, dignity, partnership, and community-led support for girls' education.

Our Programs

Practical support that meets girls and women where they are.

Children in school uniform receiving education support
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Scholarship Support

Providing financial support to Maasai girls by helping cover school fees, uniforms, books, and other educational expenses.

A girl receiving one-on-one support at school
02

Mentorship and Tutoring

Connecting girls with mentors and tutors who provide academic guidance, encouragement, and personal development support.

Community outreach activity with children and guardians
03

Community Engagement

Working with community leaders, parents, guardians, and schools to raise awareness about girls' education and the dangers of early marriages.

Girls and children taking part in a support activity
04

Life Skills Training

Training girls and young women in leadership, communication, confidence, decision-making, and financial literacy.

Impact

Community progress begins when girls are protected and educated.

Engolon Foundation focuses on measurable outcomes that help girls stay in school and help communities value their potential.

  • Increased school enrollment among Maasai girls
  • Improved school retention and completion
  • Reduced early marriages through awareness
  • Empowered girls and women with confidence and leadership skills
  • Stronger community support for girls' education
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0Core Empowerment Programs
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Laikipia NorthCommunity Focus

Project Budget

How donated funds are planned for impact.

Scholarships50%
Mentorship and tutoring15%
Community engagement10%
Life skills training7.5%
Project management and overheads17.5%

Stories & Testimonials

Human stories behind every gift.

"School fee support helped me stay in class and focus on my dream of becoming a teacher."

A supported student

"When families understand the value of education, daughters are given more time to learn and grow."

A parent advocate

"Mentorship gives girls a trusted voice to guide them through school, confidence, and life choices."

A volunteer mentor

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+254 702 337119 Terry Mayiani - Founder