Rare
Vrienden
Youth Empowerment
Through Cooking Programs
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty through Education for Kenyan Youth and Women
At Rare Vrienden Foundation, we support Kenyan youth and women through vocational training, secondary and higher education, and agricultural projects—empowering them to break the cycle of poverty through knowledge and skills.
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Our Results In Numbers
30 & 3
No of Girls in Highschool & University
€ 84,000
Total Amount Since 2024
101
Youth Beneficiaries From Skills Training
*fully funded 4-year education
*Approx Ksh 12.9 million
*Both Male and Female
About Us
A Kenyan X Netherlands Partnership
From the Netherlands to Kenya,
Rare Vrienden Foundation is changing lives in Kilifi, Kenya.
Founded in 2024 by Eric Smaling and Jonathan Mativo, Rare Vrienden Foundation is a high-impact organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty in Kilifi, Kenya. We empower marginalized communities through secondary and higher education scholarships, vocational skills training, and sustainable agriculture initiatives. By investing in women and youth, we build food security and create brighter, self-reliant futures. Your support turns hope into tangible change.
What’s New – 2026
8 More Girls Sponsored
8 new girls supported — 8 more real chances for the future.
Spread across North Kilifi, Rare Vrienden works to bring hope, dignity, and opportunity to communities from every walk of life. Each point on the map marks a story—where a school was restored, poultry & coops empowered single mothers, or sustainable irrigation transformed village farms. From Jonathan’s office—our point zero—to every corner we reach, transparency and impact guide our mission. We invite you to explore, witness, and be part of the change.