About

Why we are inspired

Respected Kenyan journalist and community advocate, Gladys Adisa Erude, died in August 2021 after a battle with cancer. Gladys was born in Tigoi, Vihiga County, where she attended Tigoi Primary School and Lugulu Girls High School High School. She trained as a teacher before making her mark as a celebrated broadcaster. Through GEO, her six sons seek to uphold their mother’s dedication to children’s education and women’s empowerment, and to inspire others and mobilise support.

Our mission

By 2030, GEO aims to empower at least 10,000 women and children in underserved communities across Kenya by providing access to essential services such as education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Founded in 2022, GEO is a non-profit organization registered in the United States with active partnerships in Kenya, committed to creating measurable, lasting impact through sustainable, community-driven programs.

Our values

• Equality – We believe that everyone should have equitable access to essential life sustaining services. 
• Integrity – We have a deep passion for the mission and transparency is at the forefront of what we do. We are fair with colleagues, partners, and to those we serve. 
• Respect – We value all people equally regardless of tribe, race, sex, religion, or gender. 

Emphasis on mission

We magnify the impact of education and other life-sustaining resources to benefit vulnerable children living in impoverished regions in Kenya who are most likely to miss out on a solid education.

We also strive to empower women who are essential to the health and wellness of families and communities.

Through advocacy services and philanthropy, we make wishes come true for many Kenyan children and women by helping these vulnerable groups achieve their dreams.

How we work

We work with affiliated partners, local and civic leaders, including residents, to identify the challenges and opportunities in focus regions of Kenya and find creative methods to garner resources, both through individual donors and organizations, to address essential requirements and needs.

Our Board

Our Board meets regularly to oversee planning, decision-making and reporting in accordance with regulations governing our activities in the USA and Kenya.

Meet our Board members:

• Alex Gonzo
• Byron Erude
• Chrispin Ng’ang’a
• Emily Sang
• Gloria Miseri
• Julius Ngombo
• Maxwell Erude
• Purity Chepkirui
• Roy Oduor
• Silvester Erude
• Tony K. Erude
• Valentine Masila
• Victor E Lidaywa

Focus regions

Our goal is to start at the regional grassroots level in western Kenya, specifically Vihiga County where Gladys Erude was born and commenced her education, and then expand to other regions in Kenya.