Restoring dignity.
Building opportunity.
Sustaining hope.
Walking with Kenyan communities to build lasting change — through education, clean water, healthcare, and practical support that stays.
Youth-led. Community-rooted.
Active across 5 Kenyan counties.
What Mercy of Hope Is
Practical compassion. Driven by local youth.
Mercy of Hope Foundation was built on a simple belief: hope must be active. Rather than introducing temporary relief programs that vanish, we partner directly with residents in rural Kenyan counties and urban informal settlements to design long-term solutions.
We are youth-led — founded and run by young Kenyans. This gives us on-the-ground agility, trusted access inside neighborhoods, and the passion to see our community's children finish school, girls remain in class with confidence, and rural families enjoy clean water.
Community-Owned
Water committees and local volunteers maintain programs permanently.
100% Accountable
Every shilling, school supply pack, and water pipe is tracked and reported.
Hear our Founder's Vision
2 Minute Video
Our Impact
Concrete, completed milestones — how your support translates directly into field results.
Clean Water Source
Kisii Community Borehole
A community-governed borehole project that eliminated long walking distances for women and children.
100+ Students
Sponsored Student Program
Covering tuition fees, books, and providing career mentorship through annual academic gathering days.
Dignity Kits
Machakos Menstrual Hygiene
Delivered sanitary pads and conducted menstrual health workshops to girls in Machakos schools to eliminate period poverty.
Emergency Food Packs
Kawangware & Mathare Relief
Conducted food security distributions supplying flour, grains, oil, and hygiene kits in informal settlements.
Field Diary
See the Work in Motion
Raw clips captured by our youth volunteers during completed drives, clean water launches, and educational campaigns.
Kawangware Relief Drive
Emergency food distribution & community support.
Menstrual Health Day Outreach
Distributing dignity kits & educating young girls.
Run for Hope Fundraiser
Uniting runners & partners at Karura Forest.
Where Your Support Goes
Your financial support and contributions go where it matters.
Because our team volunteers their time, the overwhelming majority of what you give goes straight to keeping children in classrooms, providing dignity kits, supporting clean water access, and running community outreach.
School Fees & Materials
Direct tuition support, exercise books, calculators, and uniform items.
Dignity Kits & Supplies
Menstrual pads, soap, and hygiene packs for primary and secondary girls.
Clean Water Access
Providing clean and safe drinking water in underserved communities, and maintenance of existing water points with replacement parts, filtration, and tools.
Outreach & Psycho-Social
Logistics for counselor workshops, boy child wellness circles, and visits.
Three Ways to Walk With Us
You don't have to just donate. We love co-designing campaigns, welcoming volunteers to our county drives, and partnering with organisations.
Volunteer Your Time
Join our youth teams in Machakos, Nairobi, or Kisii. Mentor learners or assist at our local borehole communities.
Get InvolvedPartner With Programs
Co-design community outreach with schools, hospitals, local administrations, and businesses to build lasting resilience.
Get InvolvedFundraise or Advocate
Sponsor a pad drive campaign, host a Run for Hope satellite group, or mobilize school supplies with friends.
Get InvolvedBuilding Sustainable Systems
We design projects at the speed local communities can carry them.
Mercy of Hope Foundation values transparency and long-term capability above short-term headlines. Every initiative we launch is backed by community agreements and managed by local leaders, ensuring it continues to support families long after we leave.