PAD Drive Campaign – Kilimani Primary School, Elmdy, Isiolo County<br />Over 300 girls at Kilimani Primary School are struggling to access sanitary pads due to extreme poverty. Many miss school during their menstrual cycle, while some are exposed to early relationships or early marriages just to meet this basic need.<br />Through this PAD Drive Project, we aim to provide sanitary pads, menstrual hygiene education, and mental health support to restore their dignity, protect them from exploitation, and ensure consistent school attendance.<br />Our goal is simple: keep girls in school, protect their futures, and promote their well-being.<br />Together, we can restore dignity and empower the girl child.

Alupe Special School is home to about 200 children living with different disabilities. They are beautiful children. Bright. Loving. Full of life. And they are surrounded by teachers and staff who give more than their job requires. They give their hearts.<br /><br />This boarding school runs on faith. Many parents can barely afford school fees. Government grants delay. Some families cannot even afford transport to visit their children, so the school has quietly become a safe place for many who have nowhere else to go. Although it was established for the hearing impaired, it now cares for children with autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, and many others who need support every single hour of the day. The staff stretch themselves thin. Management is often away knocking on doors, visiting companies and other schools, asking for food, soap, toothpaste, sanitary towels. They are constantly looking for help.<br /><br />You may wonder why those basic needs were not the first thing we appealed for as Kosi Africa. The truth is they are important, but there is something just as urgent that has been overlooked for years. The children sleep on thin, worn out mattresses. They share a single mattress. Some sleep on the floor. One bed was slanting. Others had metal wires sticking out in ways that could easily cause harm. After a full day of learning, this is where they lay their heads at night.<br /><br />Imagine being a child who already faces so much, then going to sleep in those conditions. Rest should not be a luxury. It should not be something they have to endure. They need real rest. Let us give them the kind of rest every child deserves.

The project aims to enhance the employability and socio-economic inclusion of underserved youth through a structured, transnational digital capacity-building initiative and advocacy for it. Through mentorship programs, skills training, and community engagement initiatives, we equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and resources they need to thrive.

Baby Bibs fMany teenage girls are becoming mothers before they’ve had the chance to finish school or build a future. Deep poverty leaves families struggling, and young girls often feel they have no choice but to prioritise survival over education. Without support, these girls face isolation, lost opportunities and a cycle of hardship that continues into the next generation. Mthunzi Foundation is seeking baby bib donations as part of a broader effort to support teenage mothers with education, emotional care and skills training. With practical help and community support, these young women can rebuild confidence, continue learning and create brighter futures for themselves and their children.

In Chifusa village, many teenage girls are becoming mothers while still children themselves. Poverty is driving difficult choices, and education is often sacrificed as young girls focus on meeting basic daily needs for themselves and their babies. Simple essentials like bath towels are often out of reach. Mthunzi Foundation is requesting bath towels of any colour to support teenage mothers in their care programs. Alongside practical items, the Foundation provides education support, emotional guidance and skills training to help these young women regain confidence and build a safer, brighter future for themselves and their children.

In Chifusa village, many teenage girls are becoming mothers long before they are ready. Poverty forces difficult choices, and education is often set aside as young girls focus on caring for their babies and meeting daily survival needs. Instead of planning their futures, they are navigating motherhood with very limited support. Safe transport is a real concern. A secure baby carrier or car seat suitable for children aged 1 to 4 years can make a significant difference when travelling to health clinics, school programs or skills training sessions. Mthunzi Foundation is seeking donations of baby carriers or car seats appropriate for 1 to 4 year old children to help protect these little ones while their mothers work toward education, emotional wellbeing and greater independence. With practical support, these young families can move toward safer and brighter futures.

In Chifusa village, many teenage girls are carrying the weight of motherhood while still growing up themselves. Poverty continues to shape their daily realities, limiting access to education and forcing young mothers to focus on meeting immediate needs for their children. Even simple household items are not guaranteed. Blue buckets are urgently needed to help young mothers collect water, maintain hygiene and care for their babies safely. Mthunzi Foundation is seeking donations of blue buckets to support teenage mothers as they work toward stability. Alongside practical essentials, the Foundation provides educational support, social and emotional care, and skills training so these young women can regain confidence and build more secure futures for themselves and their families.

Life in Chifusa village is especially challenging for young girls who find themselves becoming mothers far too soon. With limited income and few opportunities, many are unable to continue their education and must focus entirely on caring for their babies. The pressure of poverty often leaves them without even the most basic household essentials. Bath towels of any colour or size are urgently needed to support these young mothers and their children. Something so simple can help restore comfort, hygiene and a sense of dignity in daily life. Mthunzi Foundation is working alongside these teenage mothers by providing educational support, emotional guidance and practical skills training. With the right help and essential items, these young women can begin rebuilding their futures and creating safer, more hopeful lives for their families.