Raising Futures Kenya

27/06/2026

For 20 years, Millennium Consulting has been a valued partner, helping us support young people through our Seed of Hope vocational and business skills training programme, raising vital funds through their Charity Golf Days; a wonderful annual event which has helped change the trajectory of hundreds of young lives in Kenya!

The event on 17 June raised a mighty £5,000! An incredible amount, which can fund 20 students through Seed of Hope courses.

Phil Keet, Founder and CEO of Millennium Consulting, said:
"Over the last two decades, these events have brought together clients, partners and friends to raise vital awareness and funds for the Seed of Hope programme. The young people of Kenya possess immense potential, and seeing the tangible, long-lasting impact this partnership continues to have on their lives, families and communities is deeply rewarding."

Long-term partnerships like this are vital. They provide the consistency, trust and shared commitment needed to create lasting change.

Thank you to for twenty years of hope, opportunity and impact.

For photos and more see Millennium's blog: https://buff.ly/IfXQsGC



ALT description: On the left, Phil Keet and his wife Jane stand on the balcony of Ashford Golf Club in Kent - Phil wears a tie of the Kenya flag and holds a trophy presented to him by Raising Futures Kenya. In a photo on the right, a group of Seed of Hope students in yellow polo shirts surround a small tree with a plaque which says it was planted in appreciation of Millennium Consulting's 20 years of life-changing support.

25/06/2026

We're proud of the incredible number of 14-25 year olds who complete their Seed of Hope training each year. But beyond the numbers are powerful human stories, like Teresia’s, a Seed of Hope Hairdressing & Beauty graduate from Kitui county.

After graduating, Teresia said: “Life changed quickly for me when I became a mother. With responsibility coming early, I knew I had to find a way to create a better future for myself and my child.”

“I wanted more than survival, I wanted stability, dignity, and hope. [..] Seed of Hope gave me more than technical skills; it gave me mentorship, life skills, and emotional support that helped me believe in myself again.”

“Today, I am proudly running my own business, earning an income, and providing for my child. My journey is proof that with the right support and determination, transformation is possible”.

You can hear Teresia share her experience of Seed of Hope's young mother's saving scheme in a short video here: https://buff.ly/CWNvTs4 (0:57)

Meet Teresia - a graduate of Seed of Hope's Hairdressing & Beauty c...

23/06/2026

SHE DID IT! We are so proud of Sophie! She battled steep terrain, thin air and freezing temperatures, to summit Mount Kenya - a monumental challenge taken on to raise funds to help create brighter futures for children and young people across Kenya. We are inspired to have her as both our Chair and a champion of our mission.

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. If you're inspired by Sophie's challenge, you can still support young people to reach their own goals by donating to her JustGiving page: https://buff.ly/XwccEHi

11/06/2026

Less than one week to go before our incredible supporters at Millennium Consulting will be hosting this special 20th annual Charity Golf Day in our aid at Ashford Golf Club in Kent, England!

Tickets available to buy here https://buff.ly/JdWLNVG

09/06/2026

Something we are very proud of is Crafted, the brand name for the high quality bags, clothes and accessories made by and sold in aid of Seed of Hope!

Sometimes we receive a large order of these beautiful items here in the UK, selling them at community events to raise vital funds and showcasing the incredible skill level taught by the wonderful teachers.

Pictured here with a selection of Crafted items is Rhoda, a new Fashion and Fabric Design teacher at Seed of Hope Nairobi. Incredibly, Rhoda is a graduate herself, understanding more than most exactly how her students feel and what they need to make successes of themselves!

If you were to buy a Crafted item, what sort of thing would you like? A purse, rucksack, apron, scarf?

04/06/2026

Our Chair of Trustees, Sophie Tanner, is very bravely climbing Mount Kenya on 13th June 2026 in support of young people at Seed of Hope! Please donate today https://buff.ly/0rh3C20 in support of this incredible challenge and make a HUGE difference to children and young adults in Kenya learning skills for self-reliant futures!

Some of you may remember that her challenge was originally due to go ahead in February. Sudden flooding meant that Sophie had to postpone her climb til June - another reminder of the very real affects of climate change.

Earlier this year, Seed of Hope was officially recognised as a 'greening' institution, after the team in Kenya added agribusiness training to the Seed of Hope curriculum for all students. It is vital that young people in Kenya know how best to grow food in this rapidly changing climate!

02/06/2026

We just love this photo! A proud Seed of Hope Nairobi graduate and a relative.

She's smiling with confidence because she has the skills she needs for a safe, meaningful future!

28/05/2026

Last month, our partner-NGO collaborated with Montessori For Kenya to deliver a pioneering five-day training - the first of its kind in Kenya!

Designed for mothers and anyone working with children aged 0–3 years, the workshop taught practical skills in early childhood care, empowering both caregivers and young children.

Seed of Hope were invited to lead sessions on mental health and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), because of their vital role in safeguarding and improving outcomes for mothers and babies.

Hopefully the first of many collaborations, the workshop was special as it saw five young mothers from Seed of Hope take part. Now equipped with new knowledge, they’re sharing what they’ve learned within their communities, extending the impact far beyond the classroom!

26/05/2026

A vital ingredient in breaking cycles of poverty and exploitation? JOY.

You may have noticed how smiley Seed of Hope students are in their photos. The environment of passion and excitement the team of local experts in Kenya create is a key part of what makes Seed of Hope so successful, with an outstanding 97% completion rate last year, compared to the 63% sector average in Kenya.

These ambitious young people are being supported to reach their potential, having fun along the way - we love to see it!

21/05/2026

Get a cup of tea and listen to our team be interviewed on The Radical Change podcast!

Seed of Hope Kenya's Executive Director, Mary Mwangi and Raising Futures Kenya UK's Head of Fundraising, Leela Shanti were interviewed about our hugely successful recipe for supporting young people to break free from poverty and why we believe in community-led development.

You can catch the episode on Spotify: https://buff.ly/uSWC2q8