About Us
Trefoil Guild Kenya is a vibrant branch of the Kenya Girl Guides Association — united by the Guide Promise and a commitment to leaving the world better than we found it.
Who We Are
Trefoil Guild Kenya is a vibrant branch of the Kenya Girl Guides Association (KGGA), that is independently administered. We foster lifelong commitment to the Guide Promise and Law, encouraging community service, mentorship, and continued engagement in Girl Guiding.
The Guild works actively to support intergenerational mentorship, community development, and national initiatives aligned to WAGGGS values and the Sustainable Development Goals. The Grannies Community Project is one of the Guild's flagship community programmes.
Key Membership Details
- Target Group:Women 18 years and older
- Purpose:To support the Girl Guide movement, community service, and foster friendship among adult members
- Activities:Active participation in community service, supporting younger guide units, and social networking
- How to Join:Prospective members can register through the KGGA website
The Guild provides a “Golden Branch” for experienced members to maintain their commitment to the Girl Guide movement while enjoying the fellowship of like-minded women.
Kenya Girl Guides is a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)
A community united by the Guide Promise — working to leave the world better than we found it, one grandmother, one family, one neighbourhood at a time.
Empowering Our
Grandmothers
The Grannies Community Project targets a deeply vulnerable and often invisible group — grandmothers who have been left to raise grandchildren alone, due to bereavement, parental abandonment, or social disruption.
These women live primarily in informal settlements like Kibra in Nairobi, facing poverty, isolation, and limited access to public services — yet they carry the enormous responsibility of raising the next generation.
This project aims to empower grandmothers who:
- ●Have been left to care for grandchildren due to bereavement, abandonment, or social disruption
- ●Are vulnerable, aged women often in informal settlements like Kibra in Nairobi
- ●Lack income, face isolation, and need emotional and economic support
Our Core Values
Rooted in the Guide Promise, these values shape every programme we run and every relationship we build.
Service
Active community involvement guided by the Girl Guide Promise — leaving the world better than we found it.
Empowerment
Building the skills, confidence, and networks that allow individuals to shape their own futures.
Mentorship
Intergenerational connection — experienced members lifting up those who follow, creating lasting bonds.
Sustainability
Programmes that create self-sustaining livelihoods rather than dependency — aligned to the UN SDGs.
Dignity
Honouring the humanity of every grandmother — recognising her worth, her wisdom, and her contribution.
Inclusion
Open to all women committed to the Guide Promise, regardless of background, age, or circumstance.
United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals
The Grannies Project contributes directly to six of the seventeen UN Sustainable Development Goals — connecting grassroots action in Kibra to a global framework for human dignity and wellbeing.
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A History of
Community Service
Trefoil Guild Kenya Founded
A branch of the Kenya Girl Guides Association is established, uniting women aged 18 and above who wish to stay active in guiding , keep the spirit of the Guide Promise alive, and support the community.
Community Projects Begin
Guild members begin structured community outreach in Nairobi, identifying vulnerable groups in informal settlements including Kibra.
Grannies Project Launched
The Grannies Community Project takes shape — focused on grandmothers in skipped-generation caregiving roles who lacked income and support.
Growth & Formalisation
Introduction of table banking, eco-friendly craft techniques, and deeper partnerships with local groups and the Kenya Girl Guides HQ shop.
Annual Report Milestone
The 2025–26 Annual Report documents measurable income growth, improved product quality, and expanded market linkages — a phase of growth and improvement.
Be Part of Our Story
Whether you donate, volunteer, partner, or simply spread the word — every action strengthens the community we are building together.