“Bringing happiness to children”
About Nancy
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Who we are
Founded in 2010, the Nancy Ellen Crooks Foundation is registered as a charity with the Registrar of Societies in Kenya no:41397. The Foundation was officially launched at the “Celebration of the Life of Nancy Crooks” service held at Nancy and Howard’s home in Nairobi, Kenya on March 13, 2010. We are not affiliated with any religious or political entity or institution....
Nancy's Legacy
Nancy Ellen Crooks was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 14, 1929. Nancy married Howard Crooks on June 17, 1950, and accompanied him, to Africa for the first time in 1956.
Nancy devoted her life to the betterment of the primary educational system and the lives of women in Kenya. In 1967, Nancy co-founded and was the first headmistress of the American Community School with 30 children, mainly taught through correspondence courses. Within two years, Nancy had developed a new curriculum, hired teachers from the United States, and increased enrolment to 100 children...
About Nancy's Legacy
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News & Stories
On World Environment Day 2018, the Nancy Ellen Crooks Foundation launched its first Nancy's Garden at Village to Global School in Vihiga, Western Kenya...
Our Blog
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