We embrace our responsibility to create a positive impact in the communities in which we work and live. SimplePay capital has been an early adaptor of a strong CSR agenda, along with sustained economic performance and robust eco-sustainability management.
About The Foundation
SimplePay Foundation, a subsidiary of SimplePay Capital Limited, is dedicated to creating a positive impact in the communities we serve. Through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, we focus on addressing critical societal needs and promoting holistic development.
Our company foundation is built on two core pillars: women’s empowerment and education.
Women or female empowerment is largely looked at as promoting women’s sense of self-worth, their ability to determine their own choices, and their right to influence social change for themselves and others.
By providing women with the education, tools, and opportunities they need to succeed, we help them grow their small businesses sustainably, ensuring economic stability and better futures for their families.
Empowering women also promotes gender equality and enhances the overall well-being of society. Our commitment to women’s empowerment is evident in our programs and partnerships, which focus on enabling women to achieve their full potential and secure the education and prosperity of future generations. In Kenya, the term “mama mboga” is commonly used to describe female vegetable vendors. We work closely with many of these women, teaching them smart borrowing techniques and innovative business expansion strategies, in addition to this, our employment ratio is 5 women to 4 Men
Our programmes are aimed at children from age 3 to adults; focusing on students from rural backgrounds in primary, secondary, vocational and higher education segments. In addition, we also identified the need for adult literacy in slum-dwelling areas of metropolitan regions and run adult literacy centres for women.
‘In The Light There Is Hope’ Campaign
‘Eye Camp Initiative’
We Partnered up with Westlands Laser Eye Hospital, A tier 1 Eye Care provider in Kenya, on a joint initiative project to provide eyecare in areas we felt there was a severe lack of. Civilians of all ages were welcomed to get their eyes checked, free of charge. Each eye camp has had approximately 150 attendees, most of whom required subsequent medicine or procedures following their diagnosis. We saw the process through from the initial setting up of the camp, to the transport logistics of the patients to and from the clinic in Westlands, to facilitating the glasses and any cost of surgery. We are pleased to announce that over 500 successful eye surgeries have been conducted under the Eye Camp Initiative.
Case Study
We conducted an eye camp in Karika, a community-based organization in Satelite Kawangware. It is an elderly home, housing senior citizens ranging from the age of 50-110yrs of age. Most of them have pre-existing health conditions, have been discriminated against by family members and are struggling with necessities such as proper food, shelter and clothes. Karika is a government backed community organization, by virtue of partnerships such as our collaboration with Westlands Eye Hospital, we are combining resources and expertise to holistically address the requirements and scarcities in society.
‘Put a Smile on a Child's Face’
Over December, SimplePay Foundation embarked on a heartwarming project aimed at bringing joy to children and uplifting their spirits during the Christmas period. Identifying the importance of spreading cheer, we collaborated closely with two needy homes, ensuring their needs were met to brighten their holiday season.
The first home we partnered with was Limuru Children’s Centre, which housed a total of 52 children. Among them, there were 45 children aged between 5 and 18 years, and 17 children aged between 0 and 4 years. Recognizing their diverse needs, we provided essential items including maize flour, blankets, diapers, rice, green grams, cooking oil, and wheat flour.
Additionally, we extended our support to Kibera Children’s Home, catering to children and young adults with special needs. This home accommodated a total of 29 individuals, comprising 12 girls, 10 boys, and 2 babies aged between 2 and 25 years. In alignment with our commitment to making a meaningful difference, we ensured they received the necessary provisions to enhance their well-being and comfort during the festive season.
Through initiatives like these, SimplePay Foundation reaffirms its dedication to bringing happiness and relief to those in need, particularly during special occasions like Christmas. By working closely with local communities and organizations, we strive to create a positive impact and spread joy to vulnerable individuals across Kenya.
‘Sanitary Health Education Program’ : Promoting Hygiene & Health For young girls in Maasai Mara.
In our ongoing commitment to empowering young women and promoting health education, the Simple Pay Foundation recently conducted a sanitary health education program for girls aged 13-21 at a school in Masai Mara. This program emphasized the importance of hygiene and health, providing essential knowledge that can uplift individual lives and create a positive ripple effect within their communities.
To ensure lasting impact, we have committed to providing a continuous supply of sanitary towels, supporting young girls’ ability to attend school regularly and confidently. However, there is much work ahead to eradicate preventable sanitary and sexually transmitted illnesses that remain prevalent, especially in remote villages where awareness and resources are limited.
The Simple Pay Foundation is dedicated to expanding our support and health initiatives in these areas, fostering a healthier, more equitable future for girls and women in underserved communities. Together, we believe in creating sustainable change, one community at a time.
Girls’ Education Initiative: Empowering Young Girls to Pursue Education and Independence
The Simple Pay Foundation is deeply committed to empowering young girls to prioritize their education and build independent lives. In line with this mission, we recently donated 30 bicycles to young girls in a remote village in Gujarat, India. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between home and school, enabling these girls to cover the often challenging distance safely and efficiently.
Through this support, we’re not only facilitating access to education but also encouraging these young girls to pursue their passions and talents, free from the constraints of distance or reliance on family members for transportation. We believe that by providing the means to attend school regularly, these girls can embrace the full scope of opportunities education brings, becoming empowered, capable, and independent individuals ready to shape their own futures.
This initiative marks just one step in our ongoing commitment to supporting education, resilience, and empowerment for young girls in under-resourced communities.
