ABOUT US
Put Her Best Foot Forward Africa is a US- based non-profit organization with offices in Nairobi, Machakos and Makueni in East Africa, Kenya. Our focus is to address the plight of the girl-child. We partner with the local schools, communities, organizations, and the government to provide educational resources, sexual and sanitary health, and job training skills to reach their full potential.
Put Her Best Foot Forward Africa will sponsor the needy girl child, mentor her through the process to make their dreams a reality. The Foundation will focus on sexual health and justice for marginalized girls, care, and support for girls from single parent families, promoting girls’ empowerment, skills training and protection from violence and abuse.
We want to give the likes of Halima a second chance in life and remind them mistakes and their background should never rubber stamp their future.
Mission Statement
To educate and empower the marginalized girl-child by providing free education and job training skills to realize their dreams.
OUR FOUNDER
Thandiwe Sikhakhane is a compassionate and highly skilled leader with over 15 years of experience in both the private and government sectors in Kenya and the USA. Her passion for helping others and making a positive impact in the world is evident in her impressive career and educational achievements.
She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science (Emergency and
Disaster Management) from Trident University International, USA. She also has a Bachelor of
Arts (Language and Literary Studies) from Moi University, Kenya.
Thandiwe’s commitment to giving back has been demonstrated through various
roles. Her dedication to service has led her to work with different organizations, including the
Red Cross, where she served as the El-Paso Chapter Team Lead, and the Australian Studies
Institute, where she was the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Administrator. In her most recent role, Thandiwe served in the US government and the US Military as a combat medic.
Thandiwe’s values and unwavering passion for making the world a better place are rooted in
her upbringing in the Kyumbi Community in Machakos, Kenya. Her late father instilled in her a
strong sense of resilience, purpose, and a desire to help others. Thandiwe’s philanthropic work
is a testament to her father’s influence and the lasting impact he had on her life.