It is not what we do, but how we do it. And it works.
Our approach is different, sustainable, and effective.
We exist because there is a need to work together. We are less without these communities, and these communities are becoming successful because we work together. This respectful, humble approach leads everyone to prosper.
Sasa Harambee was founded by and is guided in Kenya by Carol Carper, a celebrated nonprofit and education leader who has committed her life to serving this community for nearly two decades.
As an organization, we first build relationships, then listen to community leaders. We respond to community-identified needs and facilitate innovative solutions with sustainable outcomes. In this way, we are not a lifeline, we are a neighbor and a partner. Our experience shows that long term change occurs when individual and community investments of time and economic resources, along with strategic partnerships and training, leads to self-governance.
Partnerships and collaborations with Kenyan community organizations, NGOs from around the world, and our global supporters are key facets of what make Sasa Harambee projects successful.
As we address injustices and inequalities facing developing communities, we invite other dedicated stakeholders to join us.
we help develop the foundation on which communities can be self-sufficient.
Change through self-governance.
Core to our mission and vision are:
Transferring of knowledge through community-driven training programs,
Fostering of local leadership, and
Establishing economically sustainable businesses.
These approaches require local knowledge connected to innovation and best practices collected for our global network of partners. The resources required to institute positive, sustainable changes in this community are met through capital investments, cost sharing with local participants, by supporting community leaders, and, of course, with the significant support of donors.
Further, every project we support is carefully designed with the aim of on-going community involvement. That engagement provides each project the highest potential outcome of self-sufficiency and economic and environmental sustainability.