Our Mission

To educate and empower marginalized girls

from the Maasai community in Kenya.

SPONSOR A GIRL

BEADS Sponsors girls from vulnerable Maasai communities in Kenya by paying their tuition from primary through University.

Together we are changing lives, one girl at a time.

When I first visited Kenya in 1991, I fell in love with the people. In 1993, I started BEADS for Education to improve the status of women in Kenya through women's business development and girls' education.

As an educator, I strongly believe the oft-quoted statement: To educate a girl is to educate a village and ultimately a nation.

Our first sponsored girls exemplify this motto, as they graduate from college, marry and become successful members of their communities.

It is my great honor to be called N'goto Entoinye by our Maasai and Kenyan communities, which means mother of many girls.

All of the sponsored girls, their families and I thank you for your kind support.

DEBBY ROONEY

BEADS CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

*Jambo means hello in Swahili

BEADS for Education, Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.