My Nonprofit Reviews

My husband, children (ages 12 and 13) and I came to know Flying Kites when we visited their home in Njabini in October 2014. Since that time we have spent Christmas with them, donated goods and funds in support of their programs, and have never passed up an opportunity to visit the kids when we are in Kenya (about 4 times per year). My daughter recently spent 3 weeks volunteering at their home and school, experiencing for herself the incredible impact of the Flying Kites philosophy on the children and their larger community. From a focused commitment to world-class education (their school is consistently top-rated in the region) to an innovative and progressive approach to the most challenging issues (including HIV), it is easy to see with absolute certainty the value gained from each donated penny and each donated hour of volunteerism. I have raised much-needed funds through my personal network in support of Flying Kites and have received uniformly positive feedback from friends and colleagues who are (even if just through me) able to see the world through the lens of the kids who benefit from their hard-earned donations. Each child not only has a name, a face, and a story... but genuine from-the-heart hopes and dreams for the future. Not surprisingly, their aspirations mirror the wishes and goals of my own children, yet the circumstances of the "where you are born lottery" present them with a more daunting challenge. At Flying Kites, each child is loved, nourished, seen (in every sense of the word), and supported. Join the Flying Kites tribe and see for yourself. Believe in the dreams of these kids - their dreams will become your own. I promise.

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