ABOUT US

We are dedicated to reducing poverty by fostering microenterprises among Kenya’s poorest communities.

Who We Are?

Our Mission

At the Organization for the Promotion of Enterprises for the Needy (OPEN), our mission is to reduce poverty by promoting micro-enterprises among the poor. We are dedicated to uplifting living standards and fostering economic self-reliance within Kenya’s most vulnerable communities.

Our Vision

We envision a Kenya where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and achieve economic independence. Our focus is on transforming lives through entrepreneurship, with a particular emphasis on mothers, widows, and grandparents raising orphans. 

Our Values

We believe in the power of empowerment, providing tools and resources for self-reliance; collaboration, working with diverse partners to achieve common goals; and sustainability, ensuring long-term positive impact. 

What We Do?

Our Key Objectives

  • Promote Micro-Enterprises: We aim to boost the output of small businesses and provide comprehensive training modeled towards poverty eradication.
  • Empower Communities: Identifying and establishing micro-enterprises in poor communities with a special focus on vulnerable groups.
  • Raise Awareness: Sensitizing communities to recognize their potential and develop local talents.
  • Skill Development: Equipping individuals with the necessary skills and resources for rural and economic development.
  • Stimulate Growth: Contributing to productive enterprise and stimulating social and economic development among the poor.

Get Involved

  • Donate: Your contributions help us provide essential training and resources to those in need.
  • Volunteer: Join our mission and share your skills to make a tangible impact.
  • Partner: Collaborate with us to expand our reach and effectiveness.

Meet Our Team

Kristin Watson

Lead Volunteer

Kristin Watson

Lead Volunteer

Kristin Watson

Lead Volunteer

Our Trusted Partners

#WE NEED YOU HELP
Your support makes our work possible. By donating to OPEN, you help us provide training, resources, and support to those who need it most. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.
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