Our Story
Equality, dignity, and a future free from FGM.
Neema Foundation was founded to confront harmful traditions and build communities where every girl is safe, educated, and free.
Who We Are
A movement rooted in courage and community.
Neema Foundation CBO was founded on 28th November 2024 with a strong commitment to ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Elgeyo Marakwet County. The county records an FGM prevalence rate of 19.7% ,higher than Kenya's national prevalence of approximately 15% highlighting the urgent need for intensified awareness, advocacy, rescue, and community engagement.
Elgeyo Marakwet is among the 22 hotspot counties in Kenya where FGM is still practiced despite legal and community interventions. Deep-rooted cultural beliefs, stigma, and social pressure continue to fuel the harmful practice, affecting the health, dignity, education, and future of girls and women.
Through advocacy, partnerships, youth engagement, and grassroots sensitization, Neema Foundation is dedicated to building a future of zero FGM cases and empowering communities to protect the rights of every girl child.
Our Vision
To see a world where equality transcends barriers, diversity is celebrated, and sustainable practices ensure the well-being of future generations.
Our Mission
To eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) by empowering communities with knowledge, fostering gender equality, and advocating for the rights and health of girls and women.
Our Work
Komesha FGM Sasa
Implemented in Marakwet East in partnership with Action Aid International Kenya, targeting Kapyego, Embombut, and Sambiri Ward.
School Outreach
Targeting boys and girls with education about their rights and the dangers of FGM.
Women Reflect Circle
Safe spaces for women to share experiences, heal, and advocate for change together.
Male Champions
Engaging cultural, religious, and male community leaders to shift long-held norms.
Intergenerational Dialogue
Bringing together 1,900+ people across generations to build lasting community change.
Technology & Advocacy
Amplifying Voices Through Technology
We leverage technology -including X (Twitter), other social media platforms and community radio- to amplify voices in ending Gender-Based Violence and FGM, reaching communities far beyond our immediate geography.
Founder & Executive Director
Neema Kimutai
A passionate human-rights advocate from Elgeyo Marakwet, Neema founded the Neema Foundation out of an urgent need to confront and address deep-seated cultural harms impacting girls and young women within her community.
Witnessing firsthand the devastating, lifelong consequences of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), early child marriages, and unexpected teenage pregnancies, she set out to craft a blueprint for sustainable systemic change one built on empathy, education, and grassroots ownership.
"Every girl deserves the chance to grow up safe, educated, and completely free to choose her own destiny."
— Neema Kimutai
Core Pillars of Leadership
Grassroots Advocacy
Engaging elders, community leaders, and families directly to shift traditions organically.
Safe Spaces & Mentorship
Providing vulnerable young girls with secure academic support, guidance, and community refuge.
Core Values
Our Shared Beliefs
Respect
We honor the dignity, voice and lived experience of every person.
Integrity
We are transparent and accountable in everything we do.
Innovation
We pursue creative, courageous solutions to entrenched harms.
Collaboration
We work hand-in-hand with communities, partners and policymakers.
Our Team
The team behind NF
Neema Kimutai
Founder & Executive Director
Emmanuel Kandie
Head of Finance
Jackline Koech
Head of Programs and M&E
Victor Kipchumba
Head of Field Operations and Logistics
Peter Suter
Head of Communications
Nehemiah Kiplagat
IT & Digital Strategist
Regina Kimweno
Team Member
Ruth Ng'eny
Team Member