Biihima’s HeartFOUNDATION

Our work

Our work is organised into seven areas. For each one you can see what we do, what we hope to achieve and what we have already done.

Education and Human Capital Development

Programme: Every Child Deserves to Learn

To create opportunities for children, young people and adults to access quality education and develop the knowledge and skills needed for a better future.

Education is one of the strongest pathways out of poverty. Every child deserves a supportive learning environment, irrespective of their family background or economic circumstances.

What we do

  • Textbooks, exercise books, stationery and other learning materials
  • Laptops and digital learning equipment for schools and students
  • Scholarships and financial support for children from disadvantaged backgrounds
  • School fees paid through partnerships with individuals, institutions and development partners
  • Rehabilitation and renovation of underserved schools
  • School furniture, benches and classroom equipment
  • Support for libraries and reading programmes
  • Digital literacy and technology-based learning
  • Support for girls' education and retention in school
  • Mentorship, career guidance and skills development for young people

What we hope to achieve

  • Improved school enrolment, attendance and retention
  • Increased access to educational resources
  • Improved learning conditions and academic performance
  • Increased digital literacy among young people
  • Reduced financial barriers to education

Already delivered

  • Donated laptops to support learning and digital access
  • Provided books and school supplies to schools
  • Supported students with school fees through development partners
  • Contributed to school rehabilitation

Healthcare and Community Wellbeing

Programme: Healthy Communities

To improve access to essential healthcare services, preventive health interventions and medical support for vulnerable populations.

Good health is fundamental to sustainable living. We support interventions that improve physical wellbeing, promote disease prevention and reduce barriers to essential healthcare.

What we do

  • Essential medical supplies and approved medicines
  • Community medical outreach programmes
  • Support for people who cannot afford essential healthcare
  • Dental care and oral health services
  • Reading glasses and vision screening
  • Health education and disease prevention campaigns
  • Maternal and child health initiatives
  • Nutritional supplements where medically appropriate
  • Partnerships with hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and health professionals
  • Support for elderly people and those with special healthcare needs

What we hope to achieve

  • Improved access to essential healthcare
  • Increased awareness of preventive health practices
  • Improved vision and oral health among beneficiaries
  • Reduced financial barriers to basic healthcare
  • Improved community health and wellbeing

Already delivered

  • Provided medical supplies for community health needs
  • Distributed 2,000 pairs of reading glasses
  • Provided supplements and medicines to marginalised communities
  • Financed dental services

Environmental Sustainability, Agriculture and Food Security

Programme: Seeds of Hope

To strengthen community resilience through sustainable agriculture, environmental protection and improved access to productive natural resources.

Environmental sustainability and food security are essential to long-term community development.

What we do

  • Seeds for farming and community planting
  • Tree planting and environmental restoration
  • Support for smallholder farmers, particularly women and vulnerable households
  • Training in climate-smart and sustainable agriculture
  • Household and community gardens
  • Soil conservation and responsible land management
  • Community education on climate change and environmental protection
  • Sustainable food production and local food systems
  • Partnerships with agricultural and environmental organisations

What we hope to achieve

  • Increased agricultural productivity
  • Improved household food security
  • More community participation in environmental protection
  • Improved access to productive agricultural resources
  • Stronger resilience to climate-related challenges

Already delivered

  • Provided 200,000 seeds for planting

Women's Economic Empowerment and Livelihood Development

Programme: Women Thrive

To strengthen the economic independence, productivity and resilience of women and other vulnerable groups.

Women are central to household wellbeing, local economies and community development. We support women with the resources and opportunities to grow their businesses and improve their livelihoods.

What we do

  • Business tools, equipment and productive resources
  • Support for women in shea butter processing and other local industries
  • Containers and packaging materials to reduce operating costs
  • Skills development and entrepreneurship training
  • Financial literacy and business management education
  • Support for small-scale businesses and community enterprises
  • Value addition and improved product packaging
  • Support for women's cooperatives
  • Market access and business partnerships
  • Mentorship and networking for women entrepreneurs

What we hope to achieve

  • Increased productivity among women-owned businesses
  • Reduced operational costs for small-scale producers
  • Improved household incomes
  • Increased financial independence among women
  • Stronger local enterprises and community economies

Already delivered

  • Donated 10,000 containers to shea butter workers

Menstrual Health, Women's Dignity and Social Inclusion

Programme: She Deserves Dignity

To promote dignity, inclusion and equal opportunities by addressing challenges that disproportionately affect women, girls and vulnerable populations.

Access to basic hygiene products and essential social support is an important part of human dignity.

What we do

  • Sanitary pads for girls and women in underserved communities
  • Menstrual hygiene education and awareness
  • Safe menstrual health practices
  • Support for girls whose education is affected by period poverty
  • Essential clothing and personal hygiene materials
  • Community education on gender equality and social inclusion
  • Support for children, elderly people and persons with disabilities
  • Access to assistive products, including reading glasses

What we hope to achieve

  • Reduced period poverty
  • Improved school participation among girls
  • Increased menstrual health awareness
  • Improved dignity and wellbeing among vulnerable people
  • More inclusive community development

Already delivered

  • Distributed over 1,000 sanitary napkins

Social Protection, Humanitarian Relief and Community Care

Programme: Hearts of Compassion

To provide compassionate and practical assistance to individuals and families experiencing hardship, emergencies and social vulnerability.

No individual should be left without support during difficult moments.

What we do

  • Emergency assistance to vulnerable households
  • Financial support to bereaved families
  • Help with funeral and burial expenses for disadvantaged families
  • Clothing, footwear and essential household items
  • Toys and recreational materials for children
  • Support for orphans and vulnerable children
  • Food and essential relief supplies
  • Support for elderly people and persons with disabilities
  • Community-based support during emergencies

What we hope to achieve

  • Improved social protection for vulnerable families
  • Reduced hardship among disadvantaged households
  • Increased access to basic necessities
  • Stronger community solidarity
  • Improved wellbeing among vulnerable people

Already delivered

  • Distributed 500 pairs of socks
  • Provided clothing to vulnerable individuals and families
  • Donated toys to children
  • Contributed towards funeral and burial expenses

Community Infrastructure and Sustainable Living

Programme: Better Schools, Brighter Futures

To improve community facilities and create safe, healthy and productive environments that support long-term development.

Sustainable living requires safe and functional spaces where people can learn, work, interact and thrive.

What we do

  • Renovation and rehabilitation of underserved schools
  • Repair of damaged roofs, floors and windows
  • Classroom benches and furniture
  • Mosquito nets and healthier living environments
  • Improved community learning facilities
  • Basic infrastructure in underserved communities
  • Hygiene, sanitation and environmental cleanliness
  • Community participation in maintaining facilities

What we hope to achieve

  • Improved educational and community infrastructure
  • Safer and healthier learning environments
  • Increased access to functional community facilities
  • Stronger community ownership and maintenance

Already delivered

  • New roofing, floor improvements and replacement windows
  • Provision of mosquito nets
  • Benches and classroom furniture
  • General rehabilitation of learning environments

Flagship programmes

We run our work through eight named programmes.

Seeds of Hope
Seed distribution, tree planting, food security and climate-smart agriculture.
Every Child Deserves to Learn
Scholarships, books, laptops, school supplies, school rehabilitation and mentorship for disadvantaged children.
Healthy Communities
Medical supplies, health education, vision care, dental support and access to essential health services.
She Deserves Dignity
Tackling period poverty through menstrual health education and access to hygiene products.
Women Thrive
Business resources, skills, entrepreneurship support and livelihood opportunities for women.
Hearts of Compassion
Emergency support, clothing, essential supplies and financial assistance for vulnerable families.
Better Schools, Brighter Futures
School rehabilitation and infrastructure for safe, healthy and supportive learning.
Sustainable Livelihoods
Productive resources, business development and training for farmers, processors and community enterprises.

You can fund a programme, adopt a school or community, or donate items such as books, medicines and equipment.

Ways to help