About Us

Lerato Foundation is a youth-led, student-centered, and community-driven organization founded in 2019. We empower students, youth, and communities through mentorship, education, sports, and sustainable development programs.

Our mission is to nurture leaders, support communities, and empower the next generation for lasting change.

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A Welcome from the Director – Simon Kyenze

"On behalf of everyone at Lerato Foundation, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our community. We are committed to empowering students, nurturing leaders, and supporting communities through mentorship, educational support, life programs focused on nutrition and clean water, sports outreach, and community development initiatives. Every program we implement is guided by our dedication to excellence, integrity, and lasting impact."

"At Lerato Foundation, we believe that education and holistic development are the most powerful tools for transformation. Through our mentorship programs, we guide students and youth to discover their talents and make informed choices. Our education support programs provide scholarships to bright but financially challenged students, while our life programs ensure access to nutrition and safe water for communities in need. Through sports outreach, we engage youth in constructive activities, teaching life skills, teamwork, and resilience. And through our community development initiatives, we strengthen communities via vocational training, health awareness, leadership workshops, and sustainable partnerships."

"We are proud of the progress our students and communities have achieved, and we continually strive to provide environments where talent is discovered, leadership is cultivated, and hope is nurtured. I warmly invite you to explore our programs, engage with our initiatives, and join us – as a volunteer, partner, or supporter – in building brighter futures and stronger communities. Together, we can create meaningful change that echoes for generations."

– Simon Kyenze, Director & Head of Operations

Our Programs

Mentorship Program

Mentorship Program

Guiding students and youth to discover talents, make informed choices, and maximize potential.

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Life Program

Life Program (Nutrition & Clean Water)

Providing dignity through food and safe water.

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Education Support Program

Education Support Program

Scholarships for bright but financially challenged students excelling in academics, leadership, and community service.

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Sports Outreach Program

Sports Outreach Program

Engaging youth through sports integrated with mentorship and life skills to reduce harmful behaviors and build resilience.

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Community Development

Community Development & Empowerment

Strengthening communities through vocational training, health awareness, leadership workshops, and sustainable partnerships.

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Latest News

📅 2nd November 2025

🚀 Vacancy: County Champions & Ambassadors – Kenya

Lerato Foundation is seeking passionate youth to represent the Foundation across all counties. Join us in shaping a generation of responsible, visionary leaders.

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📅 15th October 2025

👥 Welcoming Our New Board of Governors

Lerato Foundation proudly welcomes Ahmed Kusow, Emmanuel Dikirr, Anisha Zurich, James Karugu, Simon Kyenze, and Gregory Chaberia to our Board of Governors.

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📅 20th September 2025

🏛️ Restructuring of the Board of Governors

Lerato Foundation has restructured its Board of Governors to enhance governance, accountability, and oversight across all our programs.

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📅 2nd November 2025

🚀 Vacancy: County Champions & Ambassadors – Kenya

Lerato Foundation is seeking passionate youth to represent the Foundation across all counties. Join us in shaping a generation of responsible, visionary leaders.

Read More →

📅 15th October 2025

👥 Welcoming Our New Board of Governors

Lerato Foundation proudly welcomes Ahmed Kusow, Emmanuel Dikirr, Anisha Zurich, James Karugu, Simon Kyenze, and Gregory Chaberia to our Board of Governors.

Read More →

📅 20th September 2025

🏛️ Restructuring of the Board of Governors

Lerato Foundation has restructured its Board of Governors to enhance governance, accountability, and oversight across all our programs.

Read More →

Our Impact

Transforming lives through education, mentorship & sports across Kenya

Mentorship & Leadership

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Students Mentored

Sports & Recreation

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Youth Empowered through sports

Community Development

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Youth and Members of community benefitted through community empowerment

Education Support

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Students Sponsored

Nutrition & Hygiene

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Families and schools reached

🌍 Counties Reached

Nairobi
Kisumu
Kakamega
Bungoma
Kiambu
Machakos
Embu
Meru
Kisii
Homabay
Migori
Nyamira
Siaya
Vihiga
Kericho
Bomet
Nakuru
Laikipia
Nyeri
Murang’a
Kitui
Makueni
Kajiado
Tharaka Nithi
Taita Taveta
Kwale
Kilifi
Mombasa
Nairobi
Kisumu
Kakamega
Bungoma
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