Artisan Partner Program
We connect artisans to markets, helping them use their skills to improve their livelihoods. Through Obakki, we source ethical goods from artisans and co-ops, creating fair partnerships and global access.
the obakki foundation
WE ARE A GLOBAL COMMUNITY of CHANGEMAKERS
We believe in the potential of people. We support potential and our results are measured by the lives that are transformed. Everyone's story is unique and our programs are as diverse as the humans they benefit.
who we are
Our approach to philanthropy is simple - we believe in people.
We support potential, and our results are measured by the lives that are transformed. Everyone’s story is unique, and our programs are as diverse as the people they benefit.
We partner with innovative individuals and communities around the world who are committed to creating meaningful change. We’ve reached close to 4 million people, and we’re just getting started.
OUR FOCUS
At the Obakki Foundation, our projects are focused on the work, not defined by it. Rather than categorizing people in need, we empower them to transform their circumstances. By identifying gaps and strategically investing in sustainable solutions, we're able to facilitate real change in the following areas:
clean water
Access to clean water improves health and frees up time—children can attend school, women can care for their families, and communities can grow food and sell surplus locally.
education
We provide resources and opportunities to communities in need, helping children access education and build a path out of poverty for themselves and their families.
Agriculture + Food Security
We support farms and seed programs that feed individuals, families, and villages—helping children focus on school while communities earn a sustainable living.
economic initiatives
We provide income-generating training—especially for women—empowering people to build skills, start businesses, and uplift future generations.
OUR IMPACT
By The Numbers
We believe that success should be measured by the lives that have been changed. We focus on building partnerships with individuals and communities by focusing on potential. Together, we’ve helped close to 4 million people, and we’re just getting started.
our work
MAKING AN IMPACT, ONE PROJECT AT A TIME
With every project, we aim to address issues of infrastructure and access that communities face in order to arrive at more equitable circumstances. Here are some of our projects, both complete and ongoing, that are having a positive impact on communities.
In the heart of Nairobi, Kibera is one of Africa’s largest informal settlements, where limited resources and the high cost of school fees, uniforms, and books keep education out of reach for many children. Yet education remains one of the most powerful paths to breaking the cycle of poverty and creating a brighter future.
Create Impact With Us
When you donate directly to the Obakki Foundation, 100% of your donation going directly to our projects, we’re able to ensure that every dollar you give helps the people who need it most. We focus on investing in initiatives that create sustainable change to maximize our impact.
create impact with us
When you donate directly to the Obakki Foundation, 100% of your donation going directly to our projects.