Statement on COVID-19

Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic a review of the activities and programs intended for the year 2020 was deemed necessary on our part. COVID-19 has threatened the livelihoods, food security, nutrition, and schooling, particularly in low-and-middle-income countries like Kenya, where a majority of the population work in the informal sector. Many more Kenyans are now at risk of …

To Daraja 360

Kenya is a land rich in spirit and abundant talent, but sadly poor in opportunities to harness that spirit and talent.  The result is an economy that, though steadily improving, is simply too small, leaving too many people in poverty.  At the bottom of the scale are those in extreme poverty, often a generational curse we termed the “cycle of …

From Nakuru 3:16

Nakuru 3:16 was founded to address the “cycle of poverty” by reaching out to young women and mothers living on the streets of Nakuru, offering them a new start and ensuring their children would have the opportunity to reach their full potential. As the mothers and children have grown and matured, so has Nakuru 3:16. We’ve learned that it’s not …

Two Thematic Areas Into Transition

We want to create a “chain-reaction” of growth as each generation of entrepreneurs inspires and equips the next. Daraja 360 does this across two thematic areas. First, we focus on programs that help the children transition to youth and then young adults by providing mentoring, counseling and training in both academic and life skills, focusing on areas that are underserved …