The Founder Candle Igniters

The Founder Candle Igniters are givers who are making education part of their lasting legacy. By leaving a legacy through giving to educational initiatives, members of The Founder Candle Igniters help ensure that our work will continue until every child in the world has access to quality education.

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Join an extraordinary opportunity with The Founder Candle Igniters

For the past years, we have been supported by a handful of philanthropic people , allowing us to go from educating more than 50-2500 kids a year !

By becoming The Founder Candle Igniters member and donating $1,000 –$50,000 , you join other generous donors making a significant impact on our ability to educate and empower school children Kenya who would otherwise not have access to quality education.

Help solve the kids dropout crisis in Africa and join us in supporting and igniting our next generation of leaders to access quality education.

3.5 Million Kenyan children to be out of school when schools reopen in January 2023 as drought worsens in the country

Save The Children, 6 Dec 2022

New Methodology Shows that 258 Million Children globally, Adolescents and Youth Are Out of School

UNESCO UIS Report September 2019

3 out of 10 students in kenya are guaranteed to dropout of school

Kickstart Kilifi, 2022

200K Students who did Kenya certificate of Primary Education in 2016 missed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in 2020

Citizen Digital, May 11, 2021

The Founder Candle Igniters Giving Levels & Benefits

Duma Level

$1,000

Educate 25 children in Primary school for a full school year

Half a day of volunteering with Kosi Africa in Kenya

Personalized letter from Kosi Africa Students

Join our mentor Network “Ignite That Candle”

Simba Level

$10,000

Educate 250 children in Primary school for a full school year

Full day of volunteering with Kosi Africa in Kenya

Personalized letter from Kosi Africa Students

Join our mentor Network “Ignite That Candle”

Kifaru Level

$25,000

Educate 625 children in Primary school for a full school year

Full 2 day of volunteering with Kosi Africa in Kenya

Personalized letter from Kosi Africa Students

Join our mentor Network “Ignite That Candle”

Ndovu Level

$50,000

Educate 1250 children in Primary school for a full school year

Full 5 day of volunteering with Kosi Africa in Kenya

Personalized letter from Kosi Africa Students

Join our mentor Network “Ignite That Candle”

Join The Founder's Giving

The Founder Candle Igniters Stories

LISA HU, Co-Founder at Roo

Member of The Founder Candle Igniters

Kosi Africa: Education supporter since 2023

“I met Wycliffe Barasa in Kenya in the summer of 2018. I saw not only his incredible intelligence and kindness, but also his determination and passion for wanting to make Africa and the world a better place to live. I'm so proud to see what Wycliffe has accomplished over the years, and now, it's great to see Kosi Africa's formation. I love Kosi's mission is to create a generation of future leaders who can help change communities for the better. Education is critical, and it's so great to see this organization support young students' minds and hearts.”

Nyasha Gwartidzo, Founder at Kushanda Digital Marketing Agency

Member of The Founder Candle Igniters

Kosi Africa: Education supporter since 2022

“As a supporter of Kosi Africa, I am thrilled to witness how closely their values and purpose align with my own. It's an honor to serve as their mentor. Kosi Africa is dedicated to eradicating poverty through a range of impactful projects. From EduGreen, which educates children and addresses climate change, to the One Dollar Back To School initiative, ensuring underprivileged children can attend school and sit for their examinations, Kosi Africa is making a tangible difference in communities.”

Jeff Aron, Consultant

Member of The Founder Candle Igniters

Kosi Africa: Education supporter since 2022

“I am honored to have partnered with Kosi Africa, making a meaningful difference in the lives of children in Kenya. This collaboration has enabled us to reach and assist those who need it most, driving positive change and significant improvements in their quality of life.”

Hall of Champions

Enthusiastic Founders and individuals globally committed to creating a education positive impact.

Nyasha Gwartidzo

Founder at Kushanda Digital
Marketing Agency

Lisa Hu

Co-Founder at
Roo

Jeff Aron

Consultant
Non-Profit Organizations

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