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 across both the private and government sectors in Kenya and the United States. Her unwavering dedication to making a positive impact on others is reflected in her exceptional career and educational achievements.
Thandiwe holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management from Trident University International, USA. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Language and Literary Studies from Moi University, Kenya.
Throughout her career, Thandiwe has demonstrated a strong commitment to service. She has held key positions in several organizations, including the Red Cross, where she served as the El-Paso Chapter Team Lead, and the Australian Studies Institute, where she worked as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Administrator. In her most recent role, Thandiwe served both the US government and the US Military as a combat medic.
Thandiwe’s values and passion for creating positive change are deeply rooted in her upbringing in the Kyumbi Community of Machakos, Kenya. Inspired by her late father, she developed a strong sense of resilience, purpose, and a deep commitment to helping others. Her philanthropic efforts are a powerful testament to her father’s lasting influence and the profound impact he had on her life.