A new nursery school fabricated from repurposed shipping containers using local materials opened. Designed by SPG Architects, it was funded by donors, in honor of Board Member Candice Miller’s late daughter Dana.

Conservation was our key consideration when we broke ground on the biggest project we’ve undertaken - our first Ecolodge guest bungalow and bath pavilion which paves the way for new income-generating opportunities for the community of Banda Village, Rwanda.

Our on-site Covid response initiatives continued through the year as schools and services slowly resumed. Our Harambee was celebrated virtually with many celebrity supporters sending video messages to our donors.

Opening in 2020, the Banda Maternity Center will provide comprehensive care to expectant mothers, family planning services, including prenatal care, post-natal care, and medical care on-site.

Educational programs on conservation and agriculture launch in Banda Village focused on sustainable farming techniques and crop varieties.

New income-generating business concepts are explored including a baking facility and a bee-keeping colony.

Our feeding program expands to serve 4,968 students across 12 schools.

11,000 people can access clean water in Banda Village.

2,000 people attend out HIV/AIDS Voluntary Testing and Counseling services. While our Pharmacy in Banda Village is retrofitted to provide maternity services to expectant mothers

1,500 farmers attended over 100 agricultural training sessions. Vegetables from the garden are used to help feed children in Kenya and Rwanda.

746 Children attend the Kageno School and receive a nutritious meal daily

Cows, Chickens, and Rabbits are brought in expanding our livestock program. Offering more sources of food, income, and prosperity.

Osix Community Kitchen in Banda Village breaks ground with funding from Table For Two.

Partnership with Table For Two begins, offering broad-scale feeding programs in Kenya and Rwanda.

Health Clinic on Rusinga Island is completed and ready to open.

100,000 trees were planted on Rusinga Island in partnership with UNDP to aid in reversing deforestation.

Our first micro-financing program is launched in Kenya focused on crafting.

Kageno Kenya opens its first nursery school, feeding program, and library.

Kageno Worldwide receives our 501(c)3 status and held our first Annual Harambee fundraiser.

Frank Andolino climbs Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and is introduced to the community on Rusinga Island, which inspires the first concept of Kageno.