Lasting Legacy:
Ann Fort Kenya Fund
A humanitarian icon in Colorado and Kenya, Ann Fort, 96, passed
away December 24, 2020. Visionary and vigorous until her death, she embraced a deep love for her family and friends, challenging everyone to a global generosity and commitment to break the
bonds of poverty and chains of stigmatization. As a 74 year old widow, Ann Fort embarked on her first trip to Kenya. Returning 19 times, this incredible woman has built a magnificent living legacy of schools, water projects, churches, orphan care, and medical assistance.
Learning of the Ann Fort Kenya Fund, she wrote "my mind danced through the night! Maybe a street youth could learn a trade; someone will go to college; perhaps someone will get needed glasses, or maybe even a goat (pregnant, of course!) could be given to a family to start a little business! So many 'maybes' - so many 'dreams.' And all because you care. Bless you!"
Help us continue Ann Fort's amazing legacy by donating to this fund.
Be sure to write Ann Fort Legacy Fund in the description so we know where to attribute your generosity. Thank you.
Ann confers with the first woman elected a bishop of any church in Kenya. Bishop Catherine Mutua supervises in her country the implementation of the
Ann Fort Kenya Fund.
People in Kenya called Ann "MaMa Kenya," because of the depth of her love and care for people of all ages.
The Fund supports AIDS orphans in elementary & secondary school. Above are those AIDS orphans that are now Ann Fort Scholars excelling as
post-secondary students.
Ann Fort Scholars
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Bravin Mwenda: Information Technology (Diploma) (2 yrs) (Meru National Polytech)
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Brenda Nkirote: Business Management (Diploma) (2 yrs) (Chuka University)
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Collins Muriuki: General Education (Primary and Secondary School) (Kaaga Primary School)
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Edgar Sila: Electrical Engineering (Diploma) (3 yrs) (Kiambu School of Science and Technology)
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Irene Kaari Meeme: Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (Bachelors) (4 yrs) (Chuka University)
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James Njuguna Mwangi: Teaching (Degree) (4 yrs) (Kenya Methodist University)
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Josephine Lilian Wanjiku: Health Records and Information Management (Bachelors) (4 yrs) (Chuka University)
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Kelvin Kimathi: Information Technology (Diploma) (3 yrs) (Kerumo Technical Institute)
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Kelvin Munene Koome: Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Bachelors) (3 yrs) (Meru University)
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Libby Keende Kobia: Education (Bachelors) (4 yrs) (Karatina University)
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Nickson Muguna Muthuri: Education (Diploma) (2 1/2 yrs) (Meru Teachers College)
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Vivian Nkirote Kathurima: Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (Bachelors) (2 yrs) (Chuka University)
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Yvonne Kajuju: Education (Bachelors) (4 yrs) (University of Embu)
How the Ann Fort Kenya Fund Has Made a Difference in Recent Years
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15 Ann Fort Scholars-- Students have been able to secure educational opportunities leading to a hopeful future.
Read more about the Center's Scholarship Programs.
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3 Medical Camps--Thousands have been treated in rural places that have no access to doctors or services.
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10 Gift of HOPE (Helping Orphans by Providing Essentials) Children Are Sponsored Every Year.
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Ann Fort Goats Project--This project provides 80 goats for 80 families, providing nutrition and income to families in need.
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5 permanent homes built for families living with HIV and AIDS, along with 2 additional homes for street children.
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Providing educational toys for primary school.
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Funding for the Center's COVID-19 Action Relief Emergency fund to provide food, medicine, and protective equipment.
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17 computers for students.
The Center for Health and Hope partners with the Ann Fort Kenya Fund to assist those in need. Right now, amidst COVID-19, the need is greater than ever for food, medicine, protective gear for medical and school personnel, and even the most basic of disease and illness prevention tools- soap and water!
The Ann Fort- Threads of a Splendid Life inspiring biography is available for purchase through the book image on screen.