Lerato Foundation is a youth-led, student-focused, and community-driven NGO transforming lives, empowering communities, and nurturing leaders across Kenya. Since its inception, the foundation has focused on mentorship, education, sports, health, nutrition, and sustainable development.
Originally founded in 2019 as Unawiri Children Foundation, the organization supported underserved youth with mentorship and scholarships. In 2020, we launched Darajani Academy Football Club to nurture talent, leadership, and resilience. By 2023, the foundation evolved into Lerato Foundation, expanding programs in health, education, water access, nutrition, and community empowerment.
To nurture leaders, empower youth, and strengthen communities through mentorship, education, sports, health initiatives, and sustainable development programs across Kenya.
A society where every student, youth, and community thrives with opportunity, dignity, and access to education, health, and leadership platforms.
Building capacity and confidence in youth and communities for sustained personal and collective growth.
Maintaining transparency, accountability, and honesty in every program and partnership.
Engaging schools, youth groups, community leaders, and partners to achieve maximal social impact.
Delivering programs of the highest standards that transform lives and communities.
Adapting creatively to meet evolving societal challenges and youth needs.
Empowering youth to actively lead initiatives that impact schools and communities positively.
Guiding students and youth to discover their potential, nurture talents, and take on leadership roles.
Providing safe water through boreholes and daily nutritious meals, such as uji, ensuring better health, improved school attendance, and dignity for children.
Scholarships, school materials, and opportunities for bright but financially challenged students across all 47 counties.
Football and sports programs to develop character, discipline, resilience, and teamwork.
Health workshops, vocational training, leadership programs, and sustainable partnerships that strengthen communities.
Started supporting underserved youth through mentorship and scholarships.
Launched to develop football talent, leadership, and community engagement.
Transitioned into Lerato Foundation, expanding into nutrition, water access, health, and sustainable community programs.
Supporting youth and students in all 47 counties of Kenya, empowering communities and building future leaders.
• Youth-led: Programs designed and implemented by those who understand today’s challenges.
• Student-centered: Education and personal growth prioritized alongside sports and mentorship.
• Community-driven: Programs empower individuals, families, and entire communities.
• Sustainable: Initiatives like boreholes, nutrition programs, and skills training ensure long-term impact.
We build leaders, transform communities, and empower youth to reach their full potential in school, on the field, and in life.