About NADUPA AFRICA FOUNDATION
Youth-led. Community-rooted. Evidence-driven. Empowering adolescent girls and restoring Kenya's environment.
Our Mission
Empower adolescent girls in Kenya's ASAL regions to access education and lead advocacy for policies that support their dignity, while restoring environmental sustainability through youth-led conservation.
Our Vision
A Kenya where rural girls complete secondary education without menstrual barriers, and where youth lead environmental restoration and policy advocacy.
Who We Are
Community-rooted, youth-led, and proven in our track record
Youth-Led Governance
NADUPA is governed by a 5-member Board of Directors, 100% under 35 years old. All founders are under 35, ensuring youth perspectives drive every decision.
Community-Rooted
Our Board members and volunteers come from the communities we serve. We understand Maasai and Turkana cultures, speak local languages, and have family ties in ASAL regions.
We don't "visit" communities—we ARE the community.
Proven Track Record
3 years of consistent programming with measurable impact:
Cultural Preservation
At NADUPA AFRICA FOUNDATION, we believe that sustainable development must go hand in hand with cultural preservation. We work closely with communities to ensure that their unique cultural heritage is celebrated and passed down to future generations.
"NADUPA means 'clever' in Maasai (Maa) language—reflecting our belief that communities already have the wisdom to solve their challenges. We simply provide resources and amplify voices."
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Dignity
Every girl deserves to manage menstruation safely, privately, and without shame. Dignity is not a privilege—it's a right.
Youth Leadership
Young people are not beneficiaries waiting for help. They are leaders, researchers, and advocates capable of designing and implementing solutions.
Evidence-Based Action
We track what works. School attendance data, testimonials, budget transparency, and partnership documentation prove our impact.
Sustainability
Short-term charity creates dependency. We build systems (county budgets, reusable products, trained advocates) that outlast donor funding.
Partnership
We collaborate with universities, government officials, CBOs, and community leaders. Systemic change requires collective effort.
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborating with universities, government, and community organizations for maximum impact
Academic Partners
Strathmore University Environmental Club
100,000+ trees planted together, 400+ student volunteers mobilized
Kwawote Community-Based Organization
Joint training on reusable pad production in Kibera
Government Partners
Hon. George Risa Sunkuiya, MP Kajiado West
Donated land, supports sanitary product distribution
Hon. Justus Ngossor, County Assembly Speaker
Attended community events, engaged in policy discussions
Kajiado County Government
Partnership on youth and education policy discussions
19 primary schools in Kajiado West partnering with us
Including Eiti Kisames, Elangata Olomayiat, Embarbal, Emboliei, Enkereyian, and 14 others
Community Stories
Hear from the people whose lives have been transformed
"Every community has the potential for greatness. Our role is to unlock that potential through education, support, and sustainable development."
— NADUPA AFRICA FOUNDATION