Our mission is to empower talented underprivileged students with education, mentorship, and resources, creating equal opportunities for them to excel academically and personally. Through this, we inspire them to ‘start walking’ toward a brighter and sustainable future.
I started Start Walking Foundation Africa because I saw talented children in my community held back not by lack of will, but by lack of access — to mentorship, safe learning spaces and opportunities. I believe that a single step of support can change the course of a child’s life. That belief drives everything we do: from pad-banks, to reading clubs, to mentorship and community-led programs.
“Every child deserves a fair start — and every step we take with them matters.”
— Collins Junior Otieno
Founder & Executive Director
Our mission is to empower talented underprivileged students with education, mentorship, and resources, creating equal opportunities for them to excel academically and personally. Through this, we inspire them to ‘start walking’ toward a brighter and sustainable future.
We always preserve the dignity of the communities we serve; our approach is partnership-first.
We create access to educational and mentorship opportunities that unlock potential.
We measure what matters and iterate to maximize sustainable outcomes.
We design solutions with the community, not for it — local leadership matters.
Expand mentorship programs to 5 new counties by 2026.
Provide menstrual hygiene support across 20 schools in the next 12 months.
Increase reading materials and learning hubs in rural partners.