Leave Hope Behind with a Gift in Memory
Looking for something lasting in a time of loss is a deeply personal step — and a meaningful one. Whether set down in a will, given from an inheritance, or collected in lieu of flowers at a funeral, a gift in memory to Smile for Children e.V. becomes something that carries on giving.
100% of it goes straight to our preschool in Kenya — and to the children who gain a future through education because of it.
A Legacy That Gives Education
You can name Smile for Children e.V. directly in your will, so that part of your estate is invested permanently in our preschool in Kenya — in classrooms, teachers, and educational opportunities for children who would otherwise have no access to school.
A decision like this deserves proper care. We'd recommend working out the exact wording with a solicitor or notary. Our team is happy to help along the way, with all the organisational details you'll need, a personal conversation about the project, and as much time as you'd like to take.
An Inheritance Becomes a Future
Have you inherited something and would like to pass part of it on in the spirit of the person you've lost? A donation made in memory of the person who's passed away sends a message that reaches well beyond the moment: it turns an inheritance into education and opportunity for children in Kenya, while keeping their memory alive.
Whether it's a one-off gift from an inheritance or part of a larger legacy, every contribution goes 100% to our preschool, as Smile for Children e.V. is run entirely by volunteers.
Instead of Flowers and Wreaths: Leave Hope
Many families choose to ask mourners for donations rather than flowers and wreaths at a funeral or memorial service. The proceeds then go straight to our preschool in Kenya, turning into a dignified, lasting way of honouring someone's memory.
We're happy to help with the practicalities — from suggested wording for the order of service or notice, to a donation account with its own reference, to a summary of the donations received afterwards.
What Your Gift Achieves
Here's How Your Gift in Memory Works in Our Preschool in Kenya
- €1100 covers school uniforms and school supplies for around 75 children — for a whole year.
- €1,140 covers a teacher's salary for a full year — a whole year of education for an entire class of 25 children.
- €3,420 covers all teaching (every teacher's salary) for our entire preschool — for a whole year.
Because Smile for Children e.V. is run entirely by volunteers, every euro of your gift goes towards our work on the ground, with nothing deducted along the way.
Would you like regular updates from the school to see exactly what your gift is achieving? Do get in touch — we're glad to send you regular updates and photos from our preschool in Kenya.
Frequently asked questions
You can name Smile for Children e.V. as a beneficiary in your will and set out that a fixed sum goes to our preschool in Kenya. We'd recommend finalising the exact wording with a solicitor or notary; our team can also help with the organisational details and a personal conversation about our projects.
A common way is a line in the notice or order of service, along the lines of: "In lieu of flowers, donations to Smile for Children e.V. would be gratefully received." Let us know the name of the person who's passed away and give us an individual reference for the donations, so we can match them up and send you a summary afterwards.
To keep the school running sustainably, we need €10,520 per year.
This covers approximately €1,100 for school supplies and uniforms, €6,000 for school meals throughout the year, and €3,420 in annual salaries for our three teachers.
With around €95, you can already cover one teacher’s salary for a month, supporting the education of around 25 children.
Around €15 can provide one child with school supplies for an entire year.
At the moment, the school is temporarily receiving free school meals from a supporter, for as long as she is able to provide them. ❤️ We are incredibly grateful for this support!
If we can raise the remaining €4,520 together, we can help ensure access to education and create a future full of opportunities for around 70 children from some of the most challenging circumstances. 💛