Welcome to the Longonot Education Initiative.

Our mission is to support and develop sustainable education opportunities for children in Kenya. We find this requires a holistic approach to education—encompassing health, nutrition, and safe living environments as well as teachers, schools, and supplies.

This—along with working with communities to find sustainable local solutions for local problems—guides our organizational philosophy.

Please check out the rest of our website!

Latest News


  • Read about LEI's fundraising success on Reddit for the Faraja Children's Home in Ngong, Kenya at CBS News, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and the Huffington Post.
  • See our latest update from the Faraja Children's Home here.  The orphanage is now outfitted with proper beds, and we are working on expanding Faraja's sustainability activities.
  • LEI has begun construction on a new school building in Longonot.  There will be two new classrooms, a kitchen, a dining area, and new latrines.  Check back soon for construction pictures and progress!
  • LEI is pleased to announce that we are now a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization.  All donations to LEI are now tax deductible.

Thank you for your interest in the Longonot Education Initiative!