A Vision for Youth Development
Empowering Young
People. Strengthening
Communities.
The Matele Foundation exists so that every young person in Sachangwan discovers purpose, develops their potential and pursues a future filled with hope — through mentorship, education, leadership and community support.
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Pathways to Potential
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Flagship Programme
2026–2031
Strategic Framework
Molo
Sub-County, Nakuru
About Us
Carrying Forward a Vision of Hope
The Matele Foundation is a youth-development organisation working in Sachangwan, Molo Sub-County, and beyond. We exist to ensure every young person has a real chance to discover their purpose, develop their talents, and lead meaningful change in their communities.
Built around five transformative "Movements" — Dream, Foundation, Journey, Impact, and Invitation — and guided by our 2026–2031 Strategic Framework, we work to create lasting change through programmes that address the real needs of young people in Sachangwan and beyond.
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Pathways to Potential
Five Pathways to Potential
Five connected pathways, each helping young people grow in a different part of life, and all of them working together.
Mentorship & Leadership Development
Growing the next generation of community leaders
Growing confident, ethical and resilient young leaders through mentoring and leadership experiences.
Education & Career Development
Opening doors to learning and opportunity
Knowledge, guidance and opportunities to succeed in education and discover meaningful careers.
Health & Wellbeing
Nurturing healthy minds and bodies
Physical, emotional, mental and social wellbeing, and the skills for healthy decision-making.
Economic Empowerment
Building pathways to financial independence
Entrepreneurial, financial and employability skills for meaningful livelihoods.
Community & Family Engagement
Strengthening the bonds that sustain us
Strengthening the families, schools and leaders around every young person.
The Purpose Project
Our flagship journey begins with one question — “Who are you becoming?” — and walks alongside young people through four stages: Discover, Develop, Lead and Impact.
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Discover
“Who am I?”
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Develop
“What can I become?”
3
Lead
“How can I serve others?”
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Impact
“How can I leave my community better than I found it?”
Our approach
When young people have purpose, opportunity, guidance and hope, communities flourish.
Purpose
Discovering identity, strengths and direction.
Guidance
Mentorship, trusted relationships, life skills and role models.
Opportunity
Pathways to education, leadership, employment, enterprise and civic life.
Hope
Resilience, confidence and the belief that tomorrow can be better.
Leading to
- Thriving Young People
- Strong Families
- Resilient Communities
- Sustainable Development
Our Community in Action
Moments from our launch, programmes, and community events.
Stories of Change
Real stories from our community — how the foundation is making a difference in the lives of young people.
Ways to Get Involved
There's a place for everyone in our mission — find the right way for you.
Upcoming Events
Join us at our next community event — meet the team, hear the stories, and be part of the journey.
- Planned
Community listening meetings
When: October – December 2026
Listening meetings with parents, schools, leaders and young people to understand the community's priorities.
Community & Family
- Planned
Entrepreneurship training begins
When: November 2026
The first entrepreneurship training sessions for young people.
Economic Empowerment
- Planned
Purpose Cohort 1 launch
When: January 2027
The first Purpose Cohort begins its journey with the Discover stage, starting with mentor pairing.
All five pathways
- Planned
Reading and STEM clubs start
When: January – April 2027
Reading, STEM and digital clubs open for the new cohort in Term 1.
Education & Career
- Planned
Nutrition and dental pilots
When: January – April 2027
Starting small with nutrition and dental and oral health activities.
Health & Wellbeing
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Digital and employability training
When: February 2027
Digital and employability skills training begins.
Economic Empowerment
- Planned
Financial literacy training
When: April 2027
Young people learn to save, budget and plan.
Economic Empowerment
- Planned
April Purpose Camp
When: April 2027
A holiday intensive that deepens the Discover and Develop stages and welcomes new members.
All five pathways
- Planned
Leadership academy
When: May – August 2027
Leadership training for the Purpose Cohort during the Develop stage.
Mentorship & Leadership
- Planned
Parent forums
When: May – August 2027
Forums that bring parents and guardians into their young people's journey.
Community & Family
- Planned
Career Day
When: May – August 2027
Young people meet professionals and explore careers and further study.
Education & Career
- Planned
August Purpose Camp
When: August 2027
A holiday intensive that deepens the Discover and Develop stages and welcomes new members.
All five pathways
- Planned
Community Impact Day
When: September – November 2027
A showcase of young people's community projects, a thank-you to partners and a welcome to the next cohort.
All five pathways
- Planned
Youth Enterprise & Innovation Fair
When: December 2027
Enterprise teams pitch to banks, employers and buyers, and build links to markets.
Mentorship & Leadership · Education & Career · Economic Empowerment
- Planned
December Purpose Camp
When: December 2027
A holiday intensive that deepens the Discover and Develop stages and welcomes new members.
All five pathways
- Planned
Purpose Cohort 2 begins
When: 2028
A second cohort begins the journey, with the first cohort's graduates returning as mentors.
All five pathways
Planned dates come from our programme plan and will be confirmed nearer the time. See the programme calendar
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