Our Achievements
Twenty years of showing up, building lasting partnerships, and making measurable change across health, education, and conservation.
A Two-Decade Record
From our founding climb of Kilimanjaro in 2006 to the communities, children, rangers, and wildlife we serve today — here is what two decades of commitment looks like, year by year.
2006-
2007
2007
Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro — March to the Top was born!
Co-funded construction for the Esiteti Primary School
Co-funded construction for the Esiteti Primary School
2008
Co-founded AINA–New Hope Children’s Home for HIV-positive children
Constructed classrooms & dormitories at Mt. Olive Academy for Girls
Constructed classrooms & dormitories at Mt. Olive Academy for Girls
2010
Constructed the St. Barbara Chapel at Mt. Olive Academy for Girls
Provided financial support for St. Francis Children’s Village
Provided financial support for St. Francis Children’s Village
2011
Completed construction of Esiteti Primary School in Amboseli
Provided financial support for Associazione “Amici Di Ndugu Zangu”
Provided financial support for Associazione “Amici Di Ndugu Zangu”
2012
Constructed Paolo Academy and AINA – New Hope Clinic
Funded the Dandora needs assessment in conjunction with the University of Notre Dame’s Ford Program
Sponsored an Eye Mission in Amboseli in collaboration with KWT
Funded the Dandora needs assessment in conjunction with the University of Notre Dame’s Ford Program
Sponsored an Eye Mission in Amboseli in collaboration with KWT
2013
Sponsored a MEAK Pediatric Heart Mission at Mombasa Hospital
2014
Funded Eye and Dental Missions at New Hope–AINA and Mt. Kenya
Began annual support for Kenya Wildlife Trust & SAM Elimu
Began annual support for Kenya Wildlife Trust & SAM Elimu
2015
Established an internal 5-year strategic plan
Continued funding of Kenya Wildlife Trust, Amboseli Trust for Elephants, AINA–New Hope, MEAK, SAM Elimu
Provided funding for Creative Visions’ Rock Your World Program
Continued funding of Kenya Wildlife Trust, Amboseli Trust for Elephants, AINA–New Hope, MEAK, SAM Elimu
Provided funding for Creative Visions’ Rock Your World Program
2016
Climbed Mt. Kenya — 10 Year
Constructed a boy’s dormitory for New Hope – AINA
Funded a MEAK Eye Mission at Isiolo County Hospital
Established the Sunshine Fund secondary school scholarship
Completed construction of the Brother Andre Hospital (BAH)
Constructed a boy’s dormitory for New Hope – AINA
Funded a MEAK Eye Mission at Isiolo County Hospital
Established the Sunshine Fund secondary school scholarship
Completed construction of the Brother Andre Hospital (BAH)
2017
Sponsored a MEAK Heart Mission at M.P. Shah Hospital in Nairobi
Established an Indigent Women’s Fund for needy patients of BAH
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Kinangoni, Kwale County
Student Linda Gakii from New Hope – AINA is Sunshine Fund recipient
Established an Indigent Women’s Fund for needy patients of BAH
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Kinangoni, Kwale County
Student Linda Gakii from New Hope – AINA is Sunshine Fund recipient
2018
Sponsored a MEAK Pediatric Heart Surgery Mission in Nairobi
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Lokichar, Turkana
Awarded the 2018 Ludwick Family Foundation Grant
Partnered with Reteti Elephant Sanctuary to teach conservation education
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Lokichar, Turkana
Awarded the 2018 Ludwick Family Foundation Grant
Partnered with Reteti Elephant Sanctuary to teach conservation education
2019
Constructed secondary school dormitory at New Hope – AINA
Expanded pediatric and gynecology departments at BAH Dandora
Sponsored environmental education conservancy visits for over 200 students and staff
Expanded pediatric and gynecology departments at BAH Dandora
Sponsored environmental education conservancy visits for over 200 students and staff
2020
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Siaya & Vihiga
Provided Covid-19 education and PPE in collaboration with KWT
Installed solar panels at New Hope – AINA
Provided Covid-19 education and PPE in collaboration with KWT
Installed solar panels at New Hope – AINA
2021
Sponsored a Food Mission in Samburu to mitigate famine
Partnered with UC Davis to create farming curricula for New Hope–AINA Children’s Home and Paolo Academy
Achieved zero poaching target with sponsorship of NRT’s security teams
Partnered with UC Davis to create farming curricula for New Hope–AINA Children’s Home and Paolo Academy
Achieved zero poaching target with sponsorship of NRT’s security teams
2022
Doubled Paolo Academy enrollment — signifying a drastic decrease in HIV-related stigma
Brother Andre Hospital awarded Best Level 3 Hospital in Nairobi
Sponsored a Food Mission in collaboration with MEAK
Brother Andre Hospital awarded Best Level 3 Hospital in Nairobi
Sponsored a Food Mission in collaboration with MEAK
2023
Funded water infrastructure in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Constructed a classroom at J.M. Goodhope Academy
Co-funded expansion of BAH to better serve indigent populations
Sponsored a Food Mission in Maralal County to mitigate famine
Constructed a classroom at J.M. Goodhope Academy
Co-funded expansion of BAH to better serve indigent populations
Sponsored a Food Mission in Maralal County to mitigate famine
2024
Constructed a kitchen and dining hall at J.M. Goodhope Academy
Completed a three-part eye and dental mission in the remote areas of Sololo, Mandera, and Hadado
Constructed ranger/security team housing in Biliqo-Bulesa
Completed a three-part eye and dental mission in the remote areas of Sololo, Mandera, and Hadado
Constructed ranger/security team housing in Biliqo-Bulesa
2025
Provided founding support to Kenya Rhino Range Expansion
Sponsored Eye and Dental health mission in Masimba
Entered a new partnership with Kivuli Trust to support children with intellectual and physical disabilities
Sponsored Eye and Dental health mission in Masimba
Entered a new partnership with Kivuli Trust to support children with intellectual and physical disabilities
2026
Engaged in two new partnerships with Communities Health Africa Trust and Ewaso Lions
Provided operational support to 68 residents at Kivuli Trust
Funded ongoing conservation education and livelihoods initiatives in the Maasai Mara
Brother Andre award best Level 4 faith-based hospital in Nairobi
Provided operational support to 68 residents at Kivuli Trust
Funded ongoing conservation education and livelihoods initiatives in the Maasai Mara
Brother Andre award best Level 4 faith-based hospital in Nairobi
A Two-Decade Record
From our founding climb of Kilimanjaro in 2006 to the communities, children, rangers, and wildlife we serve today — here is what two decades of commitment looks like, year by year.
2012
Constructed Paolo Academy and AINA – New Hope Clinic
Funded the Dandora needs assessment in conjunction with the University of Notre Dame’s Ford Program
Sponsored an Eye Mission in Amboseli in collaboration with KWT
Funded the Dandora needs assessment in conjunction with the University of Notre Dame’s Ford Program
Sponsored an Eye Mission in Amboseli in collaboration with KWT
2013
Sponsored a MEAK Pediatric Heart Mission at Mombasa Hospital
2014
Funded Eye and Dental Missions at New Hope–AINA and Mt. Kenya
Began annual support for Kenya Wildlife Trust & SAM Elimu
Began annual support for Kenya Wildlife Trust & SAM Elimu
2016
Climbed Mt. Kenya — 10 Year
Constructed a boy’s dormitory for New Hope – AINA
Funded a MEAK Eye Mission at Isiolo County Hospital
Established the Sunshine Fund secondary school scholarship
Completed construction of the Brother Andre Hospital (BAH)
Constructed a boy’s dormitory for New Hope – AINA
Funded a MEAK Eye Mission at Isiolo County Hospital
Established the Sunshine Fund secondary school scholarship
Completed construction of the Brother Andre Hospital (BAH)
2017
Sponsored a MEAK Heart Mission at M.P. Shah Hospital in Nairobi
Established an Indigent Women’s Fund for needy patients of BAH
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Kinangoni, Kwale County
Student Linda Gakii from New Hope – AINA is Sunshine Fund recipient
Established an Indigent Women’s Fund for needy patients of BAH
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Kinangoni, Kwale County
Student Linda Gakii from New Hope – AINA is Sunshine Fund recipient
2018
Sponsored a MEAK Pediatric Heart Surgery Mission in Nairobi
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Lokichar, Turkana
Awarded the 2018 Ludwick Family Foundation Grant
Partnered with Reteti Elephant Sanctuary to teach conservation education
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Lokichar, Turkana
Awarded the 2018 Ludwick Family Foundation Grant
Partnered with Reteti Elephant Sanctuary to teach conservation education
2019
Constructed secondary school dormitory at New Hope – AINA
Expanded pediatric and gynecology departments at BAH Dandora
Sponsored environmental education conservancy visits for over 200 students and staff
Expanded pediatric and gynecology departments at BAH Dandora
Sponsored environmental education conservancy visits for over 200 students and staff
2020
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Siaya & Vihiga
Provided Covid-19 education and PPE in collaboration with KWT
Installed solar panels at New Hope – AINA
Provided Covid-19 education and PPE in collaboration with KWT
Installed solar panels at New Hope – AINA
2021
Sponsored a Food Mission in Samburu to mitigate famine
Partnered with UC Davis to create farming curricula for New Hope–AINA Children’s Home and Paolo Academy
Achieved zero poaching target with sponsorship of NRT’s security teams
Partnered with UC Davis to create farming curricula for New Hope–AINA Children’s Home and Paolo Academy
Achieved zero poaching target with sponsorship of NRT’s security teams
2022
Doubled Paolo Academy enrollment — signifying a drastic decrease in HIV-related stigma
Brother Andre Hospital awarded Best Level 3 Hospital in Nairobi
Sponsored a Food Mission in collaboration with MEAK
Brother Andre Hospital awarded Best Level 3 Hospital in Nairobi
Sponsored a Food Mission in collaboration with MEAK
2023
Funded water infrastructure in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Constructed a classroom at J.M. Goodhope Academy
Co-funded expansion of BAH to better serve indigent populations
Sponsored a Food Mission in Maralal County to mitigate famine
Constructed a classroom at J.M. Goodhope Academy
Co-funded expansion of BAH to better serve indigent populations
Sponsored a Food Mission in Maralal County to mitigate famine
2024
Constructed a kitchen and dining hall at J.M. Goodhope Academy
Completed a three-part eye and dental mission in the remote areas of Sololo, Mandera, and Hadado
Constructed ranger/security team housing in Biliqo-Bulesa
Completed a three-part eye and dental mission in the remote areas of Sololo, Mandera, and Hadado
Constructed ranger/security team housing in Biliqo-Bulesa
2025
Provided founding support to Kenya Rhino Range Expansion
Sponsored Eye and Dental health mission in Masimba
Entered a new partnership with Kivuli Trust to support children with intellectual and physical disabilities
Sponsored Eye and Dental health mission in Masimba
Entered a new partnership with Kivuli Trust to support children with intellectual and physical disabilities
2026
Engaged in two new partnerships with Communities Health Africa Trust and Ewaso Lions
Provided operational support to 68 residents at Kivuli Trust
Funded ongoing conservation education and livelihoods initiatives in the Maasai Mara
Brother Andre award best Level 4 faith-based hospital in Nairobi
Provided operational support to 68 residents at Kivuli Trust
Funded ongoing conservation education and livelihoods initiatives in the Maasai Mara
Brother Andre award best Level 4 faith-based hospital in Nairobi
A Two-Decade Record
From our founding climb of Kilimanjaro in 2006 to the communities, children, rangers, and wildlife we serve today — here is what two decades of commitment looks like, year by year.
2006-
2007
2007
Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro — March to the Top was born!
Co-funded construction for the Esiteti Primary School
Co-funded construction for the Esiteti Primary School
2008
Co-founded AINA–New Hope Children’s Home for HIV-positive children
Constructed classrooms & dormitories at Mt. Olive Academy for Girls
Constructed classrooms & dormitories at Mt. Olive Academy for Girls
2010
Constructed the St. Barbara Chapel at Mt. Olive Academy for Girls
Provided financial support for St. Francis Children’s Village
Provided financial support for St. Francis Children’s Village
2011
Completed construction of Esiteti Primary School in Amboseli
Provided financial support for Associazione “Amici Di Ndugu Zangu”
Provided financial support for Associazione “Amici Di Ndugu Zangu”
2012
Constructed Paolo Academy and AINA – New Hope Clinic
Funded the Dandora needs assessment in conjunction with the University of Notre Dame’s Ford Program
Sponsored an Eye Mission in Amboseli in collaboration with KWT
Funded the Dandora needs assessment in conjunction with the University of Notre Dame’s Ford Program
Sponsored an Eye Mission in Amboseli in collaboration with KWT
2015
Established an internal 5-year strategic plan
Continued funding of Kenya Wildlife Trust, Amboseli Trust for Elephants, AINA–New Hope, MEAK, SAM Elimu
Provided funding for Creative Visions’ Rock Your World Program
Continued funding of Kenya Wildlife Trust, Amboseli Trust for Elephants, AINA–New Hope, MEAK, SAM Elimu
Provided funding for Creative Visions’ Rock Your World Program
2016
Climbed Mt. Kenya — 10 Year Anniversary!
Constructed a boy’s dormitory for New Hope – AINA
Funded a MEAK Eye Mission at Isiolo County Hospital
Established the Sunshine Fund secondary school scholarship
Completed construction of the Brother Andre Hospital (BAH)
Constructed a boy’s dormitory for New Hope – AINA
Funded a MEAK Eye Mission at Isiolo County Hospital
Established the Sunshine Fund secondary school scholarship
Completed construction of the Brother Andre Hospital (BAH)
2017
Sponsored a MEAK Heart Mission at M.P. Shah Hospital in Nairobi
Established an Indigent Women’s Fund for needy patients of BAH
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Kinangoni, Kwale County
Student Linda Gakii from New Hope – AINA is Sunshine Fund recipient
Established an Indigent Women’s Fund for needy patients of BAH
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Kinangoni, Kwale County
Student Linda Gakii from New Hope – AINA is Sunshine Fund recipient
2018
Sponsored a MEAK Pediatric Heart Surgery Mission in Nairobi
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Lokichar, Turkana
Awarded the 2018 Ludwick Family Foundation Grant
Partnered with Reteti Elephant Sanctuary to teach conservation education
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Lokichar, Turkana
Awarded the 2018 Ludwick Family Foundation Grant
Partnered with Reteti Elephant Sanctuary to teach conservation education
2019
Constructed secondary school dormitory at New Hope – AINA
Expanded pediatric and gynecology departments at BAH Dandora
Sponsored environmental education conservancy visits for over 200 students and staff
Expanded pediatric and gynecology departments at BAH Dandora
Sponsored environmental education conservancy visits for over 200 students and staff
2020
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Siaya & Vihiga
Provided Covid-19 education and PPE in collaboration with KWT
Installed solar panels at New Hope – AINA
Provided Covid-19 education and PPE in collaboration with KWT
Installed solar panels at New Hope – AINA
2021
Sponsored a Food Mission in Samburu to mitigate famine
Partnered with UC Davis to create farming curricula for New Hope–AINA Children’s Home and Paolo Academy
Achieved zero poaching target with sponsorship of NRT’s security teams
Partnered with UC Davis to create farming curricula for New Hope–AINA Children’s Home and Paolo Academy
Achieved zero poaching target with sponsorship of NRT’s security teams
2022
Doubled Paolo Academy enrollment — signifying a drastic decrease in HIV-related stigma
Brother Andre Hospital awarded Best Level 3 Hospital in Nairobi
Sponsored a Food Mission in collaboration with MEAK
Brother Andre Hospital awarded Best Level 3 Hospital in Nairobi
Sponsored a Food Mission in collaboration with MEAK
2023
Funded water infrastructure in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Constructed a classroom at J.M. Goodhope Academy
Co-funded expansion of BAH to better serve indigent populations
Sponsored a Food Mission in Maralal County to mitigate famine
Constructed a classroom at J.M. Goodhope Academy
Co-funded expansion of BAH to better serve indigent populations
Sponsored a Food Mission in Maralal County to mitigate famine
2024
Constructed a kitchen and dining hall at J.M. Goodhope Academy
Completed a three-part eye and dental mission in the remote areas of Sololo, Mandera, and Hadado
Constructed ranger/security team housing in Biliqo-Bulesa
Completed a three-part eye and dental mission in the remote areas of Sololo, Mandera, and Hadado
Constructed ranger/security team housing in Biliqo-Bulesa
2025
Provided founding support to Kenya Rhino Range Expansion
Sponsored Eye and Dental health mission in Masimba
Entered a new partnership with Kivuli Trust to support children with intellectual and physical disabilities
Sponsored Eye and Dental health mission in Masimba
Entered a new partnership with Kivuli Trust to support children with intellectual and physical disabilities
2026
Engaged in two new partnerships with Communities Health Africa Trust and Ewaso Lions
Provided operational support to 68 residents at Kivuli Trust
Funded ongoing conservation education and livelihoods initiatives in the Maasai Mara
Brother Andre award best Level 4 faith-based hospital in Nairobi
Provided operational support to 68 residents at Kivuli Trust
Funded ongoing conservation education and livelihoods initiatives in the Maasai Mara
Brother Andre award best Level 4 faith-based hospital in Nairobi
A Two-Decade Record
From our founding climb of Kilimanjaro in 2006 to the communities, children, rangers, and wildlife we serve today — here is what two decades of commitment looks like, year by year.
2014
Funded Eye and Dental Missions at New Hope–AINA and Mt. Kenya
Began annual support for Kenya Wildlife Trust & SAM Elimu
Began annual support for Kenya Wildlife Trust & SAM Elimu
2015
Established an internal 5-year strategic plan
Continued funding of Kenya Wildlife Trust, Amboseli Trust for Elephants, AINA–New Hope, MEAK, SAM Elimu
Provided funding for Creative Visions’ Rock Your World Program
Continued funding of Kenya Wildlife Trust, Amboseli Trust for Elephants, AINA–New Hope, MEAK, SAM Elimu
Provided funding for Creative Visions’ Rock Your World Program
2018
Sponsored a MEAK Pediatric Heart Surgery Mission in Nairobi
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Lokichar, Turkana
Awarded the 2018 Ludwick Family Foundation Grant
Partnered with Reteti Elephant Sanctuary to teach conservation education
Funded MEAK Eye and Dental Missions in Lokichar, Turkana
Awarded the 2018 Ludwick Family Foundation Grant
Partnered with Reteti Elephant Sanctuary to teach conservation education
2019
Constructed secondary school dormitory at New Hope – AINA
Expanded pediatric and gynecology departments at BAH Dandora
Sponsored environmental education conservancy visits for over 200 students and staff
Expanded pediatric and gynecology departments at BAH Dandora
Sponsored environmental education conservancy visits for over 200 students and staff
2021
Sponsored a Food Mission in Samburu to mitigate famine
Partnered with UC Davis to create farming curricula for New Hope–AINA Children’s Home and Paolo Academy
Achieved zero poaching target with sponsorship of NRT’s security teams
Partnered with UC Davis to create farming curricula for New Hope–AINA Children’s Home and Paolo Academy
Achieved zero poaching target with sponsorship of NRT’s security teams
2023
Funded water infrastructure in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Constructed a classroom at J.M. Goodhope Academy
Co-funded expansion of BAH to better serve indigent populations
Sponsored a Food Mission in Maralal County to mitigate famine
Constructed a classroom at J.M. Goodhope Academy
Co-funded expansion of BAH to better serve indigent populations
Sponsored a Food Mission in Maralal County to mitigate famine
2024
Constructed a kitchen and dining hall at J.M. Goodhope Academy
Completed a three-part eye and dental mission in the remote areas of Sololo, Mandera, and Hadado
Constructed ranger/security team housing in Biliqo-Bulesa
Completed a three-part eye and dental mission in the remote areas of Sololo, Mandera, and Hadado
Constructed ranger/security team housing in Biliqo-Bulesa
2025
Provided founding support to Kenya Rhino Range Expansion
Sponsored Eye and Dental health mission in Masimba
Entered a new partnership with Kivuli Trust to support children with intellectual and physical disabilities
Sponsored Eye and Dental health mission in Masimba
Entered a new partnership with Kivuli Trust to support children with intellectual and physical disabilities
2026
Engaged in two new partnerships with Communities Health Africa Trust and Ewaso Lions
Provided operational support to 68 residents at Kivuli Trust
Funded ongoing conservation education and livelihoods initiatives in the Maasai Mara
Brother Andre award best Level 4 faith-based hospital in Nairobi
Provided operational support to 68 residents at Kivuli Trust
Funded ongoing conservation education and livelihoods initiatives in the Maasai Mara
Brother Andre award best Level 4 faith-based hospital in Nairobi
A Two-Decade Record
From our founding climb of Kilimanjaro in 2006 to the communities, children, rangers, and wildlife we serve today — here is what two decades of commitment looks like, year by year.
2006-
2007
2007
Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro — March to the Top was born!
Co-funded construction for the Esiteti Primary School
Co-funded construction for the Esiteti Primary School
2015
Established an internal 5-year strategic plan
Continued funding of Kenya Wildlife Trust, Amboseli Trust for Elephants, AINA–New Hope, MEAK, SAM Elimu
Provided funding for Creative Visions’ Rock Your World Program
Continued funding of Kenya Wildlife Trust, Amboseli Trust for Elephants, AINA–New Hope, MEAK, SAM Elimu
Provided funding for Creative Visions’ Rock Your World Program
2016
Climbed Mt. Kenya — 10 Year
Constructed a boy’s dormitory for New Hope – AINA
Funded a MEAK Eye Mission at Isiolo County Hospital
Established the Sunshine Fund secondary school scholarship
Completed construction of the Brother Andre Hospital (BAH)
Constructed a boy’s dormitory for New Hope – AINA
Funded a MEAK Eye Mission at Isiolo County Hospital
Established the Sunshine Fund secondary school scholarship
Completed construction of the Brother Andre Hospital (BAH)
2022
Doubled Paolo Academy enrollment — signifying a drastic decrease in HIV-related stigma
Brother Andre Hospital awarded Best Level 3 Hospital in Nairobi
Sponsored a Food Mission in collaboration with MEAK
Brother Andre Hospital awarded Best Level 3 Hospital in Nairobi
Sponsored a Food Mission in collaboration with MEAK
2025
Provided founding support to Kenya Rhino Range Expansion
Sponsored Eye and Dental health mission in Masimba
Entered a new partnership with Kivuli Trust to support children with intellectual and physical disabilities
Sponsored Eye and Dental health mission in Masimba
Entered a new partnership with Kivuli Trust to support children with intellectual and physical disabilities
2026
Engaged in two new partnerships with Communities Health Africa Trust and Ewaso Lions
Provided operational support to 68 residents at Kivuli Trust
Funded ongoing conservation education and livelihoods initiatives in the Maasai Mara
Brother Andre award best Level 4 faith-based hospital in Nairobi
Provided operational support to 68 residents at Kivuli Trust
Funded ongoing conservation education and livelihoods initiatives in the Maasai Mara
Brother Andre award best Level 4 faith-based hospital in Nairobi
Join Us for the Next Decade
The summit is calling.
Will you climb with us?
In 2026 we return to Kilimanjaro — twenty years after the climb that started it all. Every dollar goes directly to the children, rangers, patients, and wildlife. The March Family covers all overhead costs.