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The Boma Fund, Inc. is a publicly supported charitable organization recognized by the IRS as a registered 501(c)3. Please consider a tax deductible donation to The Boma Fund, Inc. by clicking on the Just Give button below. |
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The BOMA Fund is a member of Aid For Africa – a unique partnership of select charities dedicated to helping children, families and communities throughout Africa.
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Employees of the Federal Government can contribute to The BOMA Fund through the Combined Federal Campaign – an annual workplace charity drive that the federal government runs every fall. |
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Simply designate The BOMA Fund on your pledge form that you receive at work and write in our CFC number: 12366
We encourage donors to consider making a monthly payroll deduction. For just $25 per month, you can provide a small grant to a community organization or individual, improving access to training and resources that encourage entrepreneurship and the creation of jobs. |
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If you are a federal employee, you can make your CFC donation by clicking on the Aid for Africa button below. |
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The Boma Fund works to improve opportunities for employment and income diversification for the people of Northern Kenya. While many people associate Kenya with its wildlife and the tradition of safari, the people of Northern Kenya are far removed from the traditional safari routes. They do not benefit from the generosity of visitors to Kenya and there are few charitable organizations dedicated to providing resources that will contribute to the income development of the pastoral communities of Northern Kenya. |
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When you donate to The Boma Fund, you are donating to an efficient and responsive non-profit organization that relies on small-scale, grassroots initiatives that includes the local people in the solutions to modern-day challenges. Our philanthropy goes hand in hand with an acknowledgement of the traditional cultures of Northern Kenya and the commitment to empower people and not enable dependence. |
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Support to the Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP): |
$50 |
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Supports one woman as part of a group of 5 who will work together in a business |
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$250 |
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Supports one group of 5 women with a grant, business skills training and mentoring for two years |
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$1000 |
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$5000 provides the funds for 20 businesses and 100 people. |
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EACH BUSINESS GROUP SUPPORTS AN AVERAGE OF 25 DEPENDENTS, WHICH MEANS THAT AN INVESTMENT OF $250 IN ONE BUSINESS GROUP IMPACTS THE LIVES OF 5 ADULTS AND 25 CHILDREN |
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Support to the Agents of Change Program: |
Developing influential and ethical leaders who can improve environmental, economic and social conditions in their communities:
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$9,000 per year for 4 years provides a half scholarship |
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$18,000 per year for 4 years provides a full scholarship |
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Support for Technical Skills Training: |
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$175 provides the funds for basic skills training |
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$250 provides the funds plus expenses for a student to participate in courses available in Meru or Nakuru |
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$500 provides the funds for one year plus expenses for a student to participate in courses in Nairobi (particularly health care workers). |
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“This is the first time that an organization has come to our village and given people what they asked for - money to start a business and training and support so that they can succeed. They didn't ask for an ID card, or what political party you belong to. They just asked if you would be willing to work hard. The people who support BOMA in the US should know that they have given us what we need the most." |
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George Ogama, District Officer, Korr |
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