The Impact of The Goat Foundation
Witnessing unprecedented socio-economic changes across villages and rural communities, creating what community leaders describe as a social revolution.
Transformative Impact
The Goat Foundation stands as a powerful example of cause capitalism, delivering tangible and sustainable improvements to the lives of vulnerable widows—through income, dignity, community engagement, and empowerment. Since its founding in 2019, the Foundation has provided two goats per widow, empowering 700 vulnerable widows in rural Kenya.
Societal Revival and Renewed Hope
In a trading outpost, three kilometers from the village of Majajani, in Kilifi County, South Eastern Kenya, the story of transformation unfolds. The socio-economic changes sweeping across villages and rural communities once visited by The Goat Foundation have been unprecedented.
The donation of a pair of goats to widows and orphans in far-flung areas across the country opened societies to the potential of women, and widows in particular.
Communities bore witness to the improved livelihoods and general well-being of widows, who once empowered by the initial investment of two goats, chose to apply the bargaining power that came with their newfound economic independence.
Key Achievements
Sustainable Economic Impact
60% of goats have reproduced, generating ongoing income through milk, offspring, or sales
Food Security Enhancement
Recipients use milk for nutrition and manure for crop farming (e.g., sukuma wiki, tomatoes), enhancing food security for their families
Local Partnerships & Community Engagement
Collaborated with local administrations, churches, and women's groups across Machakos, Kilifi, Kitui, Makueni, and Siaya
Economic Circulation
Goat purchases are sourced locally—supporting community farmers and stimulating regional economies
Impact Stories
Real stories of transformation from communities across Kenya
In Machakos County, 50 widows in Kathiani were empowered when donated goats catalyzed the transition from subsistence to self-sufficiency. These women not only received livestock but were also supported to sustainably manage their herds and reinvest profits—highlighting the Foundation's commitment to long-term empowerment.
Impact:
Transition from subsistence to self-sufficiency
In Majajani, Kilifi, the Foundation celebrated its 5th Goat Foundation Giveback, gifting 200 goats to 100 widows. These women now have access to nutritious milk, herd-building opportunities, and a renewed sense of dignity and solidarity within their community.
Impact:
200 goats donated, renewed dignity and community solidarity
At Mariakani town, another 200 goats were donated to 100 widows facing famine and climate stress. Widows shared that the goats arrived when they had run out of hope; the foundation's initiative brought a new source of nutrition, hope, and long‑term economic opportunity for families—some still educating children thanks to improved resources.
Impact:
Hope restored during famine, education opportunities for children
When 100 widows in Kitui Central received 200 goats during a drought relief distribution, their immediate income challenges were met, and long-term resilience grew. Each widow received a male–female pair, enabling them to benefit from milk production and breeding cycles. The initiative not only "addressed poverty and drought" but also protected children from exploitation by stabilizing household livelihood.
Impact:
Drought relief, child protection, household stability
On International Widows' Day, The Goat Foundation partnered with Kitui Central officials to donate 400 goats to 200 widows in Miambani Ward. This public celebration honored widows during a globally recognized day (June 23), amplifying community awareness, restoring dignity, and creating scalable impact in arid regions.
Impact:
400 goats donated, global awareness, dignity restored
Awareness & Advocacy
Annual commemorations of International Widows Day (June 23) have reinforced advocacy for widow empowerment and rights.
Enhanced the profile of widow poverty challenges and framed solutions through socially driven impact vehicles.
To Africa & Beyond
The Goat Foundation envisions partnerships with donors, cause champions, corporates, and businesses in endeavors across the African continent and the world.
Be Part of This Transformation
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