DIVINITY FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL

What DIVINITY FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL does

Divinity Foundation International is a private, non-profit humanitarian organization founded in 2008 by British Osteopath Navdeep Matharu and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with affiliated entities in Munich (Divinity Foundation Europe e.V.) and Birmingham (Divinity Foundation C.I.C.). Its core mission is the protection of children affected by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the delivery of free healthcare to underserved communities in rural Kenya, and the empowerment of women and girls through literacy, vocational training, and community education. Programs reach an estimated 9,000 women and children annually across roughly seven regions of Kenya (Nairobi, Makindu, Amboseli, Narok, Mau Forest, Bomet, Pokot).

The operational portfolio centers on four core programs: the FGM Rescue Centre in Amboseli, which provides residential care and protection for 30 girls fleeing FGM; Medical Expeditions, mobile two-week camps run three times per year with international volunteers treating approximately 300 patients per day free of charge; the Guru Nanak Sikh Hospital Makindu, a community hospital managed by Divinity Foundation since 2015 and currently expanding from 15 to 72 beds; and the Youth Community Empowerment Expedition run jointly with Wolfe Adventure Tours (USA) since 2017. Supporting programs include food-aid relief in Pokot and Turkana, free healthcare at Nairobi children's homes, an Alternative Rite of Passage ceremony, and adult literacy and skills training.

The organization is funded through a combination of individual donations (in EUR, USD, and GBP), volunteer program fees of approximately €1,000 per two-week expedition covering accommodation, food, in-country transport, and medical supplies, and recurring sponsorships for individual girls at the Rescue Centre. Beneficiaries receive all services free of charge; revenues are not publicly disclosed. Distribution relies on a dedicated website donation portal, multi-channel social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), email newsletters, community events including an annual STOP FGM Football Tournament, and partnerships with organizations such as Wolfe Adventure Tours, the Sikh Temple Makindu, and local Kenyan police and area chiefs who refer rescued girls. Future pipeline projects include a 72-bed Maternity and Children's Community Hospital in Amboseli, an FGM Rescue Centre in East Pokot, and a Street Children's Day Centre in Nairobi.

Name

DIVINITY FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL

Legal name

Divinity Foundation International NGO

Website

https://divinityfoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Divinity Foundation International is a Kenya-based, UK-founded non-profit that delivers FGM protection, free mobile healthcare, and women's empowerment programs across rural Kenya through the FGM Rescue Centre, medical expeditions, and managed community hospitals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based & Nonprofit Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAE), Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH), Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Community healthcare programs
• Child protection services
• Anti-FGM education
• Nonprofit medical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization accepts both one-time and recurring donations in EUR, USD, and GBP currencies. Donation options include preset amounts of 20€, 50€, 75€, and 100€, as well as custom amounts. Donations can be made via Credit Card, PayPal, M-PESA, and Bank Transfer.
2. Volunteer Contributions: International volunteers pay an all-inclusive fee of approximately 1000€ covering accommodation, food, transportation within Kenya, and all equipment and medicines needed during two-week medical expeditions.
3. Sponsorships: The organization accepts sponsorships for individual girls at the FGM Rescue Centre and general donations towards specific projects such as the Rescue Centre, Medical Expeditions, and the planned Maternity and Children's Community Hospital.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Divinity Foundation International is a private non-profit humanitarian organization that provides integrated child protection, healthcare, and community empowerment services in Kenya. Its core offerings include the FGM Rescue Centre (residential care for girls fleeing Female Genital Mutilation), Medical Expeditions (mobile medical clinics with international volunteers treating remote communities), and management of the Guru Nanak Sikh Hospital Makindu (a community hospital in Makueni County). All services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries and funded through donations and volunteer contributions.

Product overview

Divinity Foundation International is a humanitarian non-profit organization operating a portfolio of interconnected humanitarian programs in Kenya. The core offerings include the FGM Rescue Centre (providing residential care for girls fleeing Female Genital Mutilation), Medical Expeditions (mobile healthcare camps with international volunteers), and the Sikh Hospital Makindu (a community hospital under management since 2015). Additional programs include the Youth Community Empowerment Expedition, Nairobi Children's Homes Free Healthcare Project, Food Aid, and comprehensive FGM prevention initiatives including Awareness Activities, Alternative Rite of Passage, and the Rise Against FGM Expedition. Future projects include a planned Maternity and Children's Community Hospital in Amboseli, FGM Rescue Centre expansion to East Pokot, and a Street Children's Day Centre in Nairobi. The Adult Literacy and Skills Training program supports women with education and vocational training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FGM Rescue Centre A residential facility in Amboseli providing 24/7 protection and care to young girls rescued from the threat of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Currently houses 30 girls who receive meals, safe housing, clothing, schooling, free healthcare, and trauma therapy.
• Medical Expeditions Mobile medical camps conducted approximately three times yearly, bringing international doctors, osteopaths, and nurses to underserved areas of Kenya. Teams of about 30 humanitarian volunteers treat around 300 patients daily for free, including consultations, diagnostic tests, medications, and treatment for conditions such as malaria, infections, and diarrheal diseases.
• Sikh Hospital Makindu The Guru Nanak Sikh Hospital Makindu is a community hospital in Makueni County under Divinity Foundation's management since 2015. Currently expanding from 15 to 72 beds, providing outpatient and inpatient services with a 24-hour laboratory and pharmacy, plus free dental, eye, maternity, paediatric, diabetic, and hypertension care.
• Youth Community Empowerment Expedition Service tours partnering with Wolfe Adventure Tours from Boston, USA, welcoming teen volunteers twice yearly. Projects include solar light distribution, mosquito nets, sanitary products, water filters, shoes, and environmental initiatives like tree planting.
• Nairobi Children's Homes Free Healthcare Project

Quantifiable outcome

• 9000 women and children treated annually through free medical expeditions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Big Girls FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Visited during Easter 2024 Medical Expedition. Described as 'a ray of light for Maasai girls'. Located in the Amboseli region, this organization shares similar goals of protecting and empowering Maasai girls.
• Wolfe Adventure TourscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership formed in 2017 with Wolfe Adventure Tours from Boston (USA) to bring Youth Community Empowerment Expeditions. The partnership welcomes volunteers from the USA twice yearly, including teens from Newbury Port Youth Services and family groups where parents fly out with their children to serve people in need in Kenya.
• Sikh Temple MakinducoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015The Sikh Temple Makindu built the Guru Nanak Sikh Hospital Makindu as a community hospital. Since 2015, Divinity Foundation has managed the hospital, providing quality healthcare through its subsidised fee and free clinic program to the community in and around Makindu town.
• Local Kenyan AuthoritiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local police, children's offices, and area chiefs for the FGM Rescue Centre. Girls are usually rescued by the local police and referred to Divinity Foundation directly by the children's office and local area chiefs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tostan: Senegal-based NGO that pioneered the community-led approach to FGM abandonment and the Alternative Rite of Passage model — the same programmatic template Divinity Foundation uses in Amboseli and East Pokot, making it the closest methodological peer.
• 28 Too Many: UK-registered charity dedicated exclusively to ending FGM through research, advocacy and community engagement — directly comparable mission and constituency, and a similarly small organizational footprint.
• Direct Relief: US-based humanitarian medical aid organization delivering free medicines, mobile-clinic supplies, and clinical support to underserved populations — comparable model of mobilizing medical resources to remote communities at no cost to patients.
• Pathfinder International: US-headquartered NGO delivering sexual and reproductive health services in Kenya and across Africa, including FGM-related clinical care — comparable women's-health service model in the same geography.
• The Girl Generation: Global partnership backed by the UK government to end FGM across Africa through a network of grassroots organizations — directly comparable programmatic focus and Africa-centric footprint.
• Equality Now: International human rights organization that runs dedicated campaigns to end FGM and sexual violence, including legal advocacy in affected African communities — overlapping mission and beneficiary base with Divinity Foundation.
• The Fistula Foundation: Single-condition global nonprofit funding obstetric fistula treatment, a condition heavily correlated with FGM — directly comparable service-delivery model focused on women's surgical repair in sub-Saharan Africa.

Broad incumbents

• AMREF Health Africa: One of the largest Africa-based health NGOs, operating mobile outreach and community health programs across Kenya — comparable mission of delivering healthcare to remote Kenyan populations, though at materially greater scale and broader scope.
• Plan International: Large international child-rights organization running explicit anti-FGM programs in Kenya and elsewhere — directly comparable mission on FGM and girls' protection, though operating as a much broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Population Council: International research nonprofit conducting policy-relevant studies on FGM prevalence and abandonment — overlaps with Divinity Foundation's evidence-driven FGM work, though primarily research-oriented rather than service-delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/DivinityFoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/divinityfoundation_ngo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/divinity-foundation-international

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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