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Better Me is a German non-profit transforming lives through personal and professional growth experiences that create real-world impact in Kenya

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➀ Latest Updates

Empowered by Education: How Better Me Shaped My Future – by Vivien Anyango

In this blog post, I share my inspiring journey with Better Me, a program that transformed my life through education. From struggling in school to excelling academically and personally, discover how Better Me shaped my future and empowered me to give back to my community.

Celebrating 5 Transformative Years with Better Me

May 2024 marks a significant milestone in my journey with Better Me. It has been five incredible years since I joined the organization as a volunteer coordinator, and our progress during this period...

Annual Report 2023

We are excited to share with you our 2023 annual report, filled with love and appreciation for all your support and the incredible work our team has been able to do in Kenya! The report is available...

➀ Latest Stories from Kenya

Weekend Adventure Roadtrip to Kakamega and Beyond

Weekends provide a great opportunity to unwind from the whirlwind of weekday tasks and tight schedules. This past weekend, we decided to hit the road and explore some of the neighboring counties to...

Why I keep coming back (7th time) – By Angela from Spain

After 7 times in Korando, I keep on learning new things every time I visit, and I keep enjoying the experience as if it was the first one. Thank you to my Kenyan family for making the 15 days of my...

Rafiki – My Friend – by Janne from Belgium

This summer I spent a month in Kisumu and I had the best time of my life. Before going, I thought I was just going to teach the little ones everyday from morning to evening, but one week into the program I noticed that there was so much more to explore!

➀ Latest Activity Reports

Tuesday For Fun @ Remand Home

Today’s activity was playing different games that the kids enjoyed a lot. It was their request to have an outdoor activity today, being a Tuesday. They enjoyed the games we organized so much. We organ…

Player Profiling and Equipment Distribution @ Nyalenda Youngsters Football Club

The primary purpose of this activity was to collect the height and weight of all players in the Nyalenda Youngsters Football Club to update their player profiles. Additionally, the event aimed to dist…

Mental Health Empowerment @ Umoja Foundation Boys Camp

The Umoja Foundation Boys Camp aimed to provide a safe and supportive environment for adolescent boys from various high schools in Kisumu County to engage in personal development and mental health awa…

β€œI believe every single human, deep inside, is powerful beyond measure. It’s that power, that light, that we are most afraid of. With Better Me it’s our mission to support youth to unleash that light, for when we shine bright, we inspire others to do the same.”

- Torsten Kremser, Cheerman