American Friends of Kenya (AFK) began as an informal effort to support a Kenyan couple living in Connecticut who wanted to help build school and community libraries in Kenya. Today, we send regular shipments of books, library materials, school supplies, and medical supplies to schools, libraries, hospitals, and clinics. We started an “Orphan Sponsorship Program” that helps children in several provinces of Kenya. We help to expand opportunities for girls and women and people with disabilities.