FAQ
General Information
What is the mission of the Keyang Tipin Care for Girls Foundation?
The Keyang Tipin Care for Girls Foundation is dedicated to advancing gender equity and protecting young women in Kenya. We leverage access to quality education, mentorship, economic empowerment, and menstrual health resources to eliminate female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), child marriage, and gender-based violence (GBV).
Where does the foundation operate?
Our core operations and field-based interventions are centered in West Pokot County (including the Cheposekek community) and occasionally we travel to other counties, such as Machakos County in Kenya.
Who founded the organization?
The foundation was established by Founder and Executive Director Josie Chenangat Murgor, an Emory University Master of Public Health graduate and former Pad Project Ambassador from the Pokot region.
Key Programs and Interventions
What core programs does Keyang Tipin run?
We achieve our mission through three foundational pillars: 1) Keep Pokot Girls in School Mentorship Program: Provides full secondary school tuition, room, board, and mentorship for at-risk girls of early marriage, FGM/C and GBV. 2) School & Community Education Program: Partners with local schools, parents, elders, and community members to run workshops on child rights, SRHR (sexual and reproductive health and rights), and ending harmful practices like FGM/C and early marriage. 3) Pads for All (Menstrual Health Program): Fights period poverty by hosting pad drives, distributing reusable and disposable sanitary products, and educating youth to end period stigma.
How does tuition sponsorship protect girls from FGM/C and early marriage?
In many rural areas, financial strain leads families to prioritize boys' education or seek early marriages for young daughters. By covering 100% of high school fees and boarding costs, we remove the financial incentive for child marriage. Furthermore, parents and guardians sign formal pledge agreements ensuring the student remains in school and protected from FGM/C or forced marriage.
How does economic empowerment play a role in your work?
During school breaks and retreats, our field team leads practical skills workshops in areas such as beading, cooking, baking, and farming. These vocational skills foster economic independence for young women, reducing financial vulnerability.
Impact & Outreach
What has the foundation achieved so far?
1) School Sponsorship: Enrolled and sponsored at-risk girls through full high school education, supporting multiple graduating classes. 2) Community Training: Educated over 5,400+ students, parents, and leaders across Pokot and Machakos counties on GBV prevention and menstrual hygiene. 3) Menstrual Hygiene Distribution: Distributed 3,300+ packs of sanitary products across 10 partner schools, ensuring girls don't miss school during their periods. 4) Intervention & Rescue: Successfully rescued young girls at risk of trafficking and forced child marriage, transitioning them into safe environments.
Support & Involvement
How can I support a student's education?
You can sponsor a girl’s school tuition, room, and board for an entire academic year through a recurring $20 monthly donation or a one-time donation of $240.
How can international and local donors contribute?
1) Financial Support: Online donations can be made via our website (credit card/debit card). Direct transfers via Zelle can be sent to keyangtipinfoundation@gmail.com. Â 2) In-Kind Donations (Kenya): Local partners and community members in Kenya can donate menstrual hygiene products directly or coordinate with our field team at keyangtipin@gmail.com. Supporters in Kenya can also donate via Mpesa Paybill: Business Number: 400200, Account Number: 846350 3) Merchandise: Purchases from The Safe Ground Collection merchandise shop directly fund our community outreach and pad drives.
How can I support a student's education?
You can sponsor a girl’s school tuition, room, and board for an entire academic year through a recurring $20 monthly donation or a one-time donation of $240.