Students Mentored

Students Mentored

+6,000 students mentored

Community Libraries Started

Community Libraries Started

2 Community Libraries Started

Partner schools

Partner schools

Partnered with more than 20 schools

Welcome to Literature Africa Foundation

Literature Africa Foundation (LAF) is a Non-Governmental Organization founded and registered in the year 2015. We aim at raising a generation of self-reliant individuals who are educated & empowered as we bridge the gap between education and economic empowerment. We endeavor to transform communities through education, advocacy and capacity building with an aim of challenging societal inequalities.

Our Mission
Our mission is to advance access to quality, inclusive education and economic empowerment opportunities to children and youths through a long-term holistic approach which includes academic and literacy support, skills training and mentorship.

Our Vision
We envision a Kenya where all young people are educated and economically empowered to fulfill their potential and broaden their experience of the world, irrespective of poverty, ethnicity, gender, religion or special needs.

Our Program

Our programs revolve around four main pillars;

  1. Education to the vulnerable and marginalized groups.
    • - Mentorship
    • - Basic Literacy & Numeracy
    • - Advancing access to books & other learning materials
  2. Advocacy on community based issues.
    • - Reproductive health & Menstrual Hygiene
    • - Women & Girls empowerment
    • - Peace & Cohesion
    • - Leadership & Governance
  3. Economic Empowerment through capacity building and opportunity creation.
    • - Financial literacy & Business Skills Training
    • - Agribusiness training

Our Team

Wairimu Mwangi

Wairimu Mwangi

Founder & Team Lead

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Winfred Mutinda HSC.

Winfred Mutinda HSC.

Programs Co-ordinator

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Lucy Wacera

Lucy Wacera

Curriculum Development Specialist

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Mohamed Salat

Mohamed Salat

Public Relations & Events Co-ordinator

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Jordan Hartt

Jordan Hartt

Advisory Board Member

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