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Stichting SWAPKenya.nl

1. Introduction and Background

The SWAPKenya.nl Foundation was established on August 31, 2021, at the notary office Vermeul in Rotterdam and registered with the Chamber of Commerce under number 83857516. The foundation supports the Safe Water and AIDS Project (SWAP) in West Kenya by raising funds for small-scale community projects that contribute to a dignified existence. Since December 2022, the foundation has held a business bank account with ING, into which donations are deposited and transferred monthly to SWAP for the implementation of projects. The SWAPKenya.nl Foundation was established to increase the impact of SWAP and to mobilize funds that provide direct, sustainable support to vulnerable communities in West Kenya.

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2. Mission, Vision and Values

Vision: Everyone has the right to a dignified and healthy existence.

Mission: To realize sustainable improvements in West Kenya through water, hygiene, and education projects.

Core Values:  ​

• Impact-oriented: Small-scale projects that make a big difference.

• Transparent: Funds go directly to projects; clear accountability.

• Sustainable: Projects strengthen the self-reliance and resilience of communities.

• Respectful and collaborative: Close cooperation with local partners and SWAP.​

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3. Analysis of the situation

Western Kenya faces:

• High poverty and limited access to basic necessities.

• Health challenges: HIV/AIDS, malaria, cholera, COVID-19.

• Climate risks: floods, droughts, and epidemics.

• Vulnerable groups: widows, orphans, women, village communities.

The sudden cessation of major foreign funds has led to an acute crisis, in which major projects had to close within a week. This reinforces the need for rapid and targeted fundraising.

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4. Strategic objectives2026-2028

1. Access to safe drinking water – expansion and maintenance of water points and drinking water facilities in rural communities.

2. Improvement of hygiene and sanitation facilities – handwashing facilities, water filters, and social marketing of hygiene products.

3. Support for education and infrastructure – Adopt-a-School projects, solar panels, water tanks, toilets.

4. Empowerment of vulnerable groups – social and economic support for women, widows, and children.

5. Water quality monitoring – prevention and surveillance of cholera epidemics.

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5. Projects and activities

Examples of ongoing and planned projects:

• Water laboratories: Support during cholera outbreaks and floods.

• Social marketing: Health workers promote water and hygiene products.

• Training and technical support: Drinking water supplies in communities.

• Adopt-a-School: Equipping schools with solar panels, water tanks, and handwashing facilities.

• Emergency relief: Direct support during epidemics, floods, or other crisis situations.

Every activity is planned in consultation with SWAP; priority is given to projects with the greatest impact on vulnerable communities.

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6. Finance and fundraising

• Fundraising via website, social media, events, and networks.

• At least 95% of all donations go directly to projects.

• Board members receive no salary, only reimbursement of expenses incurred.

• Financial records are maintained by the treasurer and made public upon request.

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7. Governance, organization and roles

Current Board Members:

• Geesje Eleveld – Chairperson: Leads the foundation, monitors progress, maintains external contacts.

• Harriët Strik – Secretary: Manages communication, takes minutes of meetings, maintains website/social media.

• Tilleke Kiewied – Treasurer: Oversees finances, monthly transfers to SWAP in Kenya.

Board term: 3 years, re-elected until January 2029

Founder of SWAPKenya.nl and Advisor:

• Alie Eleveld, founder of the SWAPKenya.nl Foundation, responsible for fundraising and contact with SWAP.

Board term: 3 years, re-elected until January 2029

Board loyalty to the foundation's goals:

• No conflicts of interest or personal gain.

• Confidentiality of information.

• Decision-making based on mission, vision, and the interests of beneficiaries.

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8. Risks and urgency

• Sudden cessation of foreign funding (major projects had to close within a week).

• Rising poverty and health risks in Western Kenya.

• Climate and health crises threatening project operations.

Action: Fundraising is crucial to sustain projects and protect vulnerable groups.

 

9. Monitoring & Evaluation

• Project reports; SWAP in Kenya provides monthly progress reports and financial reports. Based on these, the SWAPKenya.nl foundation posts updates and success stories on the website regarding the activities carried out with donations received through the foundation.

• Impact measurements: Number of people reached, improvements in access to water, hygiene, and education.

• Financial transparency: Monthly transfers and annual reports available to donors.