Who We Are

The term mwanzo means “new beginnings” in Swahili. Through our community-driven model of rural development, Mwanzo accelerates hope in Rabuor Village, Kenya, and surrounding subsistence-farming communities.

Our mission is to cultivate opportunities through education and community-driven development in Rabuor Village, Kenya, and neighboring communities.
Our vision is a vibrant, restored Rabuor and her neighboring communities, offering new beginnings for generations to come.

Meet the Team

New beginnings

What We Do

Our work is relationship centered. Through deep listening to people’s hopes and dreams, Mwanzo provides resources and organizational support so community members can reach their full potential and thrive.

Our Programs

Seven schoolchildren sit at desks in pairs, reading textbooks — **Education**

The Mwanzo Wetu Center of Excellence Academy (MWCEA; recently renamed from Mwanzo Education Center) strives to close the educational opportunity gap in rural Western Kenya, provides safety and nutrition for young children, and promotes hope and new beginnings for families and community members.
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Loyce sits with five women in laughing conversation — **Entrepreneurship**

In Rabuor and surrounding communities, a number of women’s groups meet regularly. These groups engage in two major entrepreneurship activities: maintaining multiple village savings and loan (VSL) programs and operating a community catering business. These programs build financial wellbeing, while also strengthening the local economy and enhancing relationships.
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Two young primary girls smile and pose in green school uniforms — **Health**

Mwanzo is dedicated to promoting community wellness, especially among its students at the Mwanzo Wetu Center of Excellence Academy (MWCEA). At MEC, children receive healthy meals and deworming tablets, and teachers ensure that students with HIV take their medication with nutritious food. Mwanzo saves lives by supporting a school environment that nurtures children’s bodies and minds.
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Two women carry baskets of sweet potatoes recently harvested from field — **Environment**

Climate change leads to erratic rainfall and rising temperatures in Western Kenya. In conditions of drought, armyworm pests thrive as they infest maize crops and threaten the subsistence farming communities of the region. Mwanzo helps mitigate the impact of a warming climate by partnering with farmers to mobilize resources that will promote conservation and climate-smart farming.
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“The Mwanzo Education Center is vital in giving students hope and reminding them of the presence of light at the end of the tunnel. Being in school and receiving meals is a lifesaver for all students.”

– Jonathan Aluoka

Mwanzo Country Manager