Dedicated to ending FGM
in Kenya

Ending FGM

Female genital mutilation includes procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.

Student Scholarships

Educated girls are more likely to stay in or near their communities and become mothers who encourage their children to go to school.

Workshops

Pastoralist Child Foundation’s workshop curriculum focuses heavily on the importance of education beyond the primary school level.​

2024 Pastoralist Child Foundation Calendars

The beautiful 2024 calendars are on sale for $20.00 each with shipping included in the USA. The pictures were taken by 11 people who traveled to Kenya in July, 2023 to visit our villages and go on safari. Visit our Donate page to purchase. When purchasing, please write “calendar” in the “honor” box.

Our Mission

Pastoralist Child Foundation (PCF) is a registered 501C3 nonprofit organization committed to advocacy against, and the intervention and prevention of female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage by providing support services, education, scholarships and enrichment programs.

PCF provides youth empowerment workshops and adult community dialogues that focus on FGM, child marriage, teen pregnancy, sexual & reproductive health and rights, HIV/AIDS, gender-based violence, health & sanitation, the importance of formal education, and economic empowerment for women. PCF provides scholarships to students attending secondary boarding schools and universities.

The Latest News from PCF

Empowering Girls in Rural Kenya for Menstrual Health

Within the essence of Kenya’s rural landscapes, where poverty’s grip tightens its hold, the stories of countless young girls battling the challenges of menstrual hygiene ...
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Sewing machines have arrived for our women’s groups!

We are extremely excited to announce the arrival of 12 sewing machines for our women’s self-help groups in Samburu and Maasai Mara!! After attending FGM ...
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PCF Announces Campaign To Fight COVID in Kenya

Please click on link below to read article written by Maggie May for Philanthropy Women, April, 2020 PCF Announces Campaign to Fight COVID  
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