Chalan Foundation is a Kenyan non-profit organization committed to transforming the lives of vulnerable children, youth, and communities through inclusive education, life skills, psychosocial support, and economic empowerment. Founded in 2013 from a deeply personal journey of resilience and hope, Chalan operates in underserved counties across Kenya including Nandi, Turkana, Samburu, Kitui, Kajiado, Pokot, and Homa Bay.
Building Strong Families to Support Strong Students Education is not sustainable when households are in crisis. We recognize that a child’s ability to stay in school is directly tied to their household’s economic
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Empowering Learners, Transforming Communities through STEAM Chalan Foundation champions trans-formative approach to STEAM education, aligned with Kenya’s Competency-Based Education and Senior-School pathways. Our ecosystem-driven model fosters collaboration among government, academia, and the private
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Supporting the Whole Child for Sustainable Learning We believe that a supported child is a sustainable learner. True education goes beyond classrooms; it must touch the body, mind, and soul. In many rural
Read MoreAt Chalan Foundation, we believe that lasting change starts with people who care. Our volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission—passionate individuals who give their time, skills, and heart to ensure every child has a chance to learn, grow, and thrive.
Whether you’re a teacher, counselor, mentor, designer, medical professional, student, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, there is a place for you at Chalan. From mentoring youth, supporting community programs, helping with events, or lending your expertise behind the scenes, your contribution matters.
Volunteering with Chalan is more than service—it’s a chance to stand for dignity, restore hope, and walk alongside communities in need.
Join us in lighting hope—one child, one village, one future at a time.
Chalan Foundation to me means Mother of the Mothers. Chalan has given the community equality such that those who are not capable, they give them hope. They really stood up for what my family couldn’t manage at that time.
Chalan Foundation is like a Home to me. Currently, I am pursuing a course Diploma in nutrition and diabetics, with the help of Chalan Foundation, it has changed my life.
Chalan Foundation to me is more of a Family. I was in total poverty, my Parents could not pay my fees, Chalan Foundation has been able to make my educational journey a success.
If I could describe Chalan Foundation, I could say hope, they gave me hope. They revived my education.
Chalan Foundation gave me Hope when I had lost all that hope.
