WHO WE ARE
Root Cause Kwanza (RCK) is a community-based organization committed to addressing the fundamental issues that impede children ' s education and overall well-being. The name 'Kwanza, ' meaning 'first' in Swahili, signifies our dedication to tackling these critical challenges as a priority to create sustainable, long-term change. We believe that education is the cornerstone of transformation. By integrating health, nutrition, mental wellness and innovative learning strategies, we empower children and youth to realize their full potential before it’s too late to do so.
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PROJECTS
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GREEN MINDS
Green Minds expands access to quality education for children from underserved communities, providing school fees, uniforms, and essential learning materials so every child…
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LEAP
Designed to strengthen education outcomes across both urban informal settlements and rural communities, LEAP focuses on transforming the environments in which teaching…
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SMART START
Smart Start recognizes that a child cannot learn, grow, or concentrate in school when hunger and preventable illness are part of everyday life. Many children are fortunate to receive…
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BAE
BAE, Bike Access for Education, provides bicycles to students who face long, difficult journeys to schools in marginalized communities. A bicycle does more than get a child from point A to point B…
Support our growth
Your generosity has the power to transform lives. Every contribution helps us provide essential care, support, and dignity to families in our program. When you give, you’re not just donating, you’re directly uplifting a community in need.
We are grateful to share that all donations are tax deductible in Australia through our partners, Mwembe, a registered Australian charity (ACN: 34 167 153 522). Tax deductions are available for all donations made by Australians over $2.
Our Approach
RCK employs a dual approach, a responsive model that responds to existing crises in urban slums and a preventive model that aims to prevent rural urban migration by addressing the needs of the rural dwellers…
Voices From The Ground
TESTIMONIALS
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“University was never really in the cards. I knew I wanted to study but I never thought I would be going to university. Thank you Root Cause Kwanza.” ~Vallary
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“I have struggled with my daughter, Regina's school fees. Thank you for supporting her." ~Molly
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PARTNERS
Frequently Asked Questions
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We believe real, lasting change happens when we work together to break down the barriers that hold kids back. By supporting education, nutrition, well-being, and community development, we’re creating the kind of environment where children can truly thrive, now and for years to come.
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RCK teams up with underserved communities in both urban areas and rural areas across Kenya. Our programs meet local needs and help build stronger ties among families and communities, and create new opportunities.
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There are lots of ways to get involved, whether you want to sponsor a child, make a donation, volunteer your time, share your skills, or even partner with us to make our programs reach even further. If you’re interested, just drop us an email at hello@rootcausekwanzacbo.org: we’d love to hear from you!
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We keep track of how kids, schools, families, and communities are doing through regular check-ins, program reviews, and feedback from the people we work with. This helps us see what’s working, stay accountable to our supporters, and keep improving our programs.