We are a nonprofit organization
Good Friends Foundation fosters education and livelihood support as the primary pillars of our community advocacy to protect children’s rights and break cycles of child exploitation while championing equity and their chances of realizing their dreams and goals in life.
Mission & Vision
Our mission
To champion children’s rights by fostering inclusive education and sustainable livelihoods, ensuring every child is safe, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential.
A Kenya where education is accessible to every child, and families have the means to support learning with dignity and independence.
We stand for compassion, equity, integrity, collaboration, and empowerment—guiding every program we deliver and every life we touch
Our impact is powered by people—children, families, communities, and supporters working together to create brighter futures.
Team members
Meet our team
Good Friends Foundation is led by a team driven by passion and guided by professionalism, our team combines local knowledge with strategic leadership to create lasting change for children and families.
Erick Mbaja
Founder & CEO
Chidi Ochieng
Director of Programs & Impact
Arafa Waitegi
Director & Board Secretary
Organization journey
Our evolutionary path
Tracing our journey from grassroots beginnings to national influence, see how we've evolved to create sustainable change worldwide.
Inception
Founded in 2019, Good Friends Foundation began with a vision to give every child the chance to learn and live free from exploitation. What started with school supplies for a few has grown into a national movement.
Founded - 2019
Stage 1
Expansion
From Mombasa to Nairobi, Kilifi, and beyond, we now reach over 20 communities with education and livelihood programs that help families keep children in school.
Growth - 2021
Stage 2
Innovation
By linking education with livelihoods, and reinforcing both with essential supports like healthcare and clean water, we tackle the root barriers that prevent lasting change.
Transformation - 2022
Stage 3
Impact
We have supported 1,200+ families, reached 20+ communities, and implemented 45 projects — all focused on keeping children in school and empowering families to sustain them.
Influence - Present
Stage 4
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