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Who We Are

We are BoyChildAfrika, a grassroots empowerment initiative born out of passion, purpose, and an urgent need to uplift young men and boys who are often left behind. Founded in 2023 at Egerton University by Charles Saningo, our mission began as a student-led movement to challenge silence, champion emotional strength, and create spaces where boys could thrive—not just survive.

Since then, we've grown into a community-driven organization committed to restoring balance in gender empowerment by empowering boys to become responsible leaders, supportive partners, and present fathers.

Whether through mentorship, skill development, emotional support, or storytelling, we walk beside the boy child—step by step—toward a stronger, more inclusive society.

Our Mission

To empower boys and young men through education, emotional support, and life-transforming oppportunities - unlocking their potential become confident, responsible, and purpose-driven contributors in their communities.

Our Vision

A future where every African boy is seen, valued, and equipped - free from the pressure of silence, the burden of unrealistic expectations, or the weight of invisibility. We envision a continent where boys grow into whole men, committed to equity, peace, and positive change.

Our Pillars of Impact

  • Education Access: Equipping boys with academic tools, resources, and scholarships.
  • Mental Health Awareness: Promoting emotional literacy, peer support, and counselling.
  • Mentorship: Pairing boys with role models who walk the talk.
  • Skills & Purpose: Digital literacy, leadership programs, entrepreneurship training.
  • Voice & Advocacy: Giving boys platforms to speak, write, and lead change.

Our Journey

  • 2023 - Founded at Egerton University, Nakuru.
  • 2024 - Expanded programming in Kakamega County.
  • 2025 - Launched Narok County outreach and digital upskilling for rural teens. We're just getting started. Our dream is to reach every county in Kenya - and eventually, empower boys across East Africa.

Impact At a Glance

  • 15,000+ youths targeted for empowerment annually.
  • 50+ schools reached every year.
  • $150,000+ in annual fundraising goals.
  • 5,000+ active members, partners & supporters.

Our Why

For too long, the challenges boys face - emotional isolation, absentee fathers, stigma around vulnerability - have been dismissed. We're here to change that.
Because, when boys feel safe, valued, and equipped, they:

  • Support girls instead of competing with them
  • Break the chain of violence and toxic masculinity
  • Become present fathers and purpose-driven leaders

Our Call to Action

We believe the when you empower the boy, you transform the man. And when men lead with emotional strength and purpose, everyone wins.
We call on:

  • Sponsors to fund programs that make measurable change
  • Partners to walk with us in every school and street
  • Volunteers to listen, mentor, and uplift
  • Supporters to stand in the gap for boys who feel unseen