About Our Foundation
In these tough times of poverty, low cost of living and the HIV/AIDS pandemic hitting most of our community, orphans and vulnerable children are on the rise. It is, therefore, our vision that each child gets the opportunity to have access to quality education, basic needs and loving care. Who We AreGiveOur Mission & Vision
Children are our focus
We envision a world where each child has the opportunity to literacy, social and economic empowerment and spiritual nourishment for a better tomorrow.
Mission & Purpose
To uplift the local community through support of the OVCs by introducing programs aimed at providing education, vocational training, spiritual mentorship, healthcare, food and shelter to achieve a responsible, socially and economically empowered individual.
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Our History
The Dolfine Korando Faith Foundation began as a Widows and Orphans women group in 1997. The group was formed by 10 widows and 5 orphans coordinated by Mrs. Dolfine Oliech (Mama Dolfine) and aimed to solve problems of widowhood, orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs).
1997 – 2006
In order to achieve this goal, the group founded a CBO and empowered the beneficiaries by providing income-generating activities to widows and education to OVCs.
2006 – 2013
A non- formal ECD and primary school was then set up in 2006, adding to a boarding program of the most vulnerable kids staying within the center.
2013 – 2018
In 2013 the CBO was transformed into an NGO with a keen interest in the provision of education, basic needs, and loving care.
2018 – 2020
In 2018 the school was registered as an APBET (Alternative provider of basic education and training) and DKFF has since grown its wings by accommodating more children into the program and getting more involved in other empowering activities. Currently, we reach 327 children within the community through our school and Bursary program. According to our holistic approach, we provide mentorship, vocational training, and community empowerment in addition to formal education.
Our Beliefs & Values
We are guided by a set of belief and values that ensure we maximise the impact we have on transforming the lives of the child and creating for them a better tomorrow
Love
Everything begins and ends with love. We operate under the umbrella of unconditional love, teaching, counselling, and providing care with love.
Faith
We are keen to nurture faith in our children in order to achieve their spiritual nourishment.
Equality
We uphold equality in ensuring all the children must be treated fairly and with dignity and allowed to access to quality education, basic needs and loving care.
Compassion
Working with children and individuals from various backgrounds, we appreciate and embrace their perspectives, approaching them from a point of love and genuine concern.
Transparency
We are committed to ensuring transparency in all our activities and spending according to our yearly budget. This means the organization is usually audited every year to maintain trust and confidentially between our various donors and us.
“For me, the child comes first, we have to ensure our children have a brighter tomorrow and a future to look at “
– Mama Dolfine
Who We Are
Our Team & Leadership
We are blessed to have an amazing team of individuals who are dedicated to achieving our vision. Bringing together our individual inputs and embracing teamwork allows us to do even more at the end of the day. We believe that when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.
Our Founder: Mama Dolfine
Director
Pamela Abila
Administrator
Dennis Nyaridi
Deputy Headteacher
Lydia Akinyi
Boarding Master
Stephene Omondi
Maths Teacher
Johannes Samambo
Social Worker
Judith Akinyi
Kiswahili Teacher
Dan Ochieng
Driver
Madam Norah
ECD Classteacher
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your main projects?
Our main project is the provision of literacy, where we offer quality education to orphans and vulnerable children in our APBET primary school. Alongside this due to the vulnerability in the homes, we have a boarding and feeding program to supplement it and provide basic needs and loving care. We also have a bursary program for our high school and college students, where we pay fees to respective government institutions they have qualified for. We then supplement all this with summer camps, workshops and mindset training.
What is the organization’s goal?
The main mission and purpose of the organization is to uplift the local community through support of the OVCs by introducing programs aimed at providing education, vocational training, spiritual mentorship, healthcare, food, and shelter to achieve a responsible, socially and economically empowered individual.
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Where is the organization based?
The Organization is based in Kisumu, along Kisumu-Busia road directly opposite Mamba petrol station.
How do you fund the project?
We run the whole program through well-wishers, donors, volunteers, and fundraising. We also have a farm that helps us support the feeding program.
How can I get involved?
You can get involved by Donating or Volunteering. Donations can be made through our paybill or bank transfers. We also accept material donations.
Am I eligible to volunteer? If so, how can I volunteer?
You, you are eligible to volunteer. Join us in the school, the organization and at the farm and have an amazing experience. Just message us and we will reach out and get you slotted in the program.