Sustainable Farming
Supporting community farms that employ locals, feed families and generate income beyond subsistence levels.
Quality Education
Giving children early access, a fresh start when interrupted and the advanced education that lifts a family out of poverty.
Financial Stability
Customizing systems and strategies in every area of a family’s life so they move from a survival mentality to permanent sustainability.
Spiritual Support
Providing hope to those seeking positive tools for growth, conflict resolution and spiritual connection, training ministers, translating books and building new thought churches.
Health & Wellness
Digging clean wells, installing indoor plumbing and building community hospitals for greater health and longevity.
Home Improvement
Ensuring housing security over homelessness by helping Kenyan families purchase homes and build sustainable home businesses.
Who are we?
Since 2007, The Village Gathering has transformed the lives of Kenya families and communities with self-sustaining solutions that lead to long-term independence.
How can you help?
We’re dedicated to giving people a “hand up” rather than a handout. Join us in our adventure toward worldwide sustainability with your money, time, connections and other resources.
The Latest News on The Village Gathering:
Learn Swahili with a Native Speaker (and Me)!
You're invited.... Ever get antsy waiting to do something you want to do? I’d really like to be back in Kenya. But travel to Kenya (and, like, 81 other countries) is still a no go from here. Now, you know, I’m a patient gal. But all this inactivity is making me crazy...
It’s Never About the Phone…
Last night, the doorbell rang, just once. Which means either the neighborhood kids were engaged in a spirited game of ding-dong-ditch, or a package got dropped off on the doorstep. I opened the door and found a bundle of joy waiting for me – a donor had given me the...
Offset Travel Costs
I have struggled over the years with spending money to pay for travel costs getting to and from Kenya. Spending $800-$2000 on airfare, plus another $40-$70 per day on car rental, adds up to thousands of dollars that could have kept children in school, paid for another...
Make A Difference TODAY!
You can help 2 children and 1 family increase their earning power right now. Our 3 most impactful projects are 1) buying the family a refrigerator ($380), 2) buying a milk cow ($250), and 3) keeping the kids in school ($1,600/semester per kid) so they can finish their schooling and pursue their careers. All donations are tax deductible.