


Tukio means Adventure – by Isabel from Colombia
Tukio means adventure in Swahili, and there is no better way to describe this experience so far. The experience for me was unexpected. I wasn’t looking for it but it found me anyway, how? Through one of my best friends! Such a good way to embark on a trip like this....
Success stories from our Bursary Program
Why do you go to school? This question leads to an amazing insight into the dreams and ambitions of our highschool-students from the Bursary Program. In 2020, six of our form four beneficiaries in High School who sat for their KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary...
“Thank you for saving my life” – Success story from the Kisumu Children’s Remand Home
“Thank you so much for saving my life”. These simple words coming from a 12-year old boy while tears were rolling down his cheeks was enough to make our social work team cry. They were not tears of sadness, everyone was feeling the emotion of a family reunited, a...
Ubuntu Family Initiative – Cooking, Piano and Art Classes for Korando Kids
Virtual Cooking Classes After joining Better Me’s Child Sponsorship Program in 2020, Natalie had an idea. She had been supporting a bright Grade 6 student named Melinda, but she wanted to find more ways to connect with the children of Korando as lockdowns set in...
Annual Report 2021
We are excited to share with you our 2021 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 in both english and german. Please enjoy! Foreword BOARD OF...
#BackToSchool Fundraiser: For a Brighter Future
#BackToSchool Fundraiser Launch: 22 February 2022 By Layne Meyer (U.S.), Better Me Fundraising and Partnerships Intern Every April marks the beginning of a new journey for children and young people in Kenya. Schools have reopened after a monthslong break, inviting...
2021 Christmas Fundraiser | Special Edition Bags
Christmas is a magical time 🙂 It is when we appreciate the sweetness of the Christmas biscuits, sipping hot cocoa and listening to Michael Bublé. We enjoy the Christmas lights in the streets while rushing from shop to shop to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones...
How I broke through fear – Emily from the U.S.
My breakthrough experience Hi, I’m Emily from the United States, an intern at Better Me Kenya. If you had asked me a month ago how much my experience working with Better Me would change my life, I would have said a great deal. But what I never would have...