We believe in a wholistic approach to social economic justice and therefore we collaborate with other stakeholders to address policy barriers to quality education, employability, poverty eradication as well as children and gender violence.
Esuvat Kivuyo, a dedicated Maasai leader and changemaker, brings profound insight and passion to her role as Programs Director at Elimu Foundation. Driven by her own experiences as a Maasai woman, Esuvat met Moses Ngereza while actively addressing the challenges faced by women and youth. Their shared commitment to youth leadership, women’s empowerment, and educational access sparked a strong partnership, ultimately leading them to establish Elimu Foundation together. Esuvat combines her professional expertise in healthcare with a Diploma in Community Development, uniquely positioning her to design programs that truly respond to the community’s needs—championing education justice, empowering local leadership, and transforming lives.
Executive Director With over a decade of experience in senior management roles overseeing nonprofit programs and grant management, he brings proven leadership, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of community dynamics. Having grown up within the Maasai community, he intimately understands the pastoralist way of life, fueling his passion for human rights, climate resilience, and poverty eradication. Driven by firsthand experiences and a strong commitment to change, he co-founded Elimu Foundation alongside like-minded colleagues such as Esuvat Kivuyo and Eva Shirima aiming to address and transform the very challenges they’ve personally encountered within their society.
