Our founders didn't just witness the challenges facing their community - they lived them. From food insecurity to limited educational opportunities, from health challenges to economic hardship, these ten women experienced firsthand what it means to struggle.
But instead of being defeated by these challenges, they were inspired to act. They understood that sustainable change requires authentic leadership from within the community.
The Ubuntu philosophy - "I am because we are" - isn't just a motto for us; it's a lived reality. Our founders recognized that their individual wellbeing was intrinsically connected to the wellbeing of their entire community.
This understanding drives our holistic approach, addressing not just immediate needs but the interconnected systems that perpetuate poverty and insecurity.
As women from The Great Kerio Valley escarpment, we find it intolerable and profoundly unfair that the simple fact that where you are born determines the rest of your life and your future. Life should not be a gamble. We have leant to give not because we have much, but because we know how exactly it feels to have nothing. We want the lost Glory of the Valley to come back to life.
Nearly half of our community struggles with basic needs
Young population requiring immediate intervention
Insecurity affecting daily life and development
