Wij gaan weer naar school!
De schoolvakantie is voorbij ook jouw kinderen, kleinkinderen, buurmeisjes en buurjongens gaan weer naar school. Als je opgroeit in Kenia is naar school gaan niet vanzelfsprekend. Naar school gaan kost geld en dat is er soms niet. Krijg je de kans om naar school te...
Letters from pupils and students
Every now and then we receive a letter in which students and pupils thank us for the support. In this way, we really notice that the financial contribution directly benefits these students. I wanted to share this with you.
Why ANBI status is important: trust, transparency and impact
Stichting Afrikaanse Vrienden has the official ANBI status in the Netherlands. But what exactly does that mean - and why is it important? ANBI stands for'Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling'. It is a designation assigned by the Tax Office to...
Donations of football clothing
Many football clubs in the Netherlands regularly receive new kits for their youth teams. As a result, older clothing - often still in excellent condition - becomes redundant. Instead of storing or discarding these items, several clubs choose to store them...
Behind the foundation: meet the volunteer board
The African Friends Foundation is governed by a dedicated board of three volunteers. In line with the principles of transparency and good governance, the foundation operates under the legal structure of a Dutch Anbi (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling)....
From primary school to higher education
In 2024, the foundation funded school fees for 15 children in primary education, five in secondary education and ten students in higher education. This reflects a long-term support strategy. The Ruiru nursery serves as...
High School students at Ruiru Children Care Center
IIn 204, the foundation covered the school fees for five high school students who grew up in the Ruiru Children Care Centre. Similar numbers were supported in previous years. These young people live in a structured environment under the care of manager...
Training support: Training in aircraft maintenance
Dickson has been supported by the foundation since he was a high school student. He is part of the first group of the Ruiru Children Care Centre (RCCC) that started vocational training with the help of Stichting Afrikaanse Vrienden. Dickson is now studying for...
Support: Obstetrics Studies at Mount Kenya University
In 2024, four students are in their second year of midwifery education at Mount Kenya University. The foundation provides financial support for their studies. They are expected to graduate at the end of 2025 and seek an internship at a hospital in Kenya. Well-known names...
Visiting, guest blog
Last year we were in Kenya with our family. We also visited the orphanage in Ruai. It was in the May holidays and had rained a lot. It was exciting if we could get there, because some roads were no longer passable due to the many waters. With...