Koloboi Feeding Program, Kenya
Registered Name: Myriad Canada Foundation
Business No: 769784893RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and has been issued a charitable registration number.
The Koloboi community in Turkana, Kenya, faces chronic food insecurity due to prolonged droughts, poverty, and limited access to basic resources. This has led to widespread malnutrition, particularly among children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
Hunger directly affects school attendance, as children are often too weak or are forced to stay home to help their families survive, leading to higher dropout rates and long-term setbacks in education. Health outcomes are also severely impacted: undernutrition weakens the immune system, increases vulnerability to disease, and contributes to high rates of stunted growth and child mortality. Socially, the lack of food creates tension, forces displacement, and undermines the dignity of already vulnerable families.
Goals
The Koloboi Feeding Program seeks to address hunger, enhance nutrition, and support the well-being of v