Good Mothers began with a simple but powerful desire to support vulnerable members of the community with dignity, compassion and practical assistance.
What started as a community effort has continued to grow into a wider commitment to improving educational access and equity, strengthening families and creating opportunities for people who are often overlooked or marginalized.
Our journey has been shaped by listening to the real needs of the community and reaching people who may hesitate to seek help because of poverty, disability or stigma. We believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity and given an opportunity to participate in community life.
As Good Mothers Charity Foundation develops, we are building on this community experience to reach more people through education, digital skills, disability inclusion, family support and practical empowerment programmes.
Our Beginning
Good Mothers was founded by Monica Gathoni from a spirit of compassion and concern for vulnerable members of the community. The initiative brought together women who wanted to respond practically to hardship and support families facing difficult circumstances.
In 2020, during the COVID-19 period and after retirement, Williams Samuel Muragu became involved with Good Mothers and found the community organization facing serious challenges. Rather than allow the initiative to collapse, he worked with the remaining committed members to strengthen its activities and continue serving vulnerable people in the community.
Growing Into Good Mothers Charity Foundation
As our work and understanding of community needs grew, it became clear that we needed a structure that could support a wider reach and long-term development. This led to the transition from Good Mothers Community Based Organization to Good Mothers Charity Foundation, with a broader vision of serving vulnerable and highly marginalized people beyond the limitations of the original community-based structure.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Good Mothers Charity Foundation aims to strengthen its programmes, build sustainable partnerships and expand opportunities for vulnerable communities. We remain guided by the same values that inspired our beginning: compassion, dignity, inclusion and practical service to people in need.