About Us...
Hope Beyond Initiative (HBI) is a Public Benefit Organization founded and registered in 2011 to empower vulnerable Kenyan youth. The organization is mandated to operate in Nairobi, Bungoma, and Kakamega with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Our program areas are Education Empowerment, Economic Empowerment, Good Governance, and Sports with Environmental Conservation as a cross-cutting theme in our programming. Read our thoughts on this here...
Vision & Mission
HBI's Vision
Thriving Kenyan Youth empowered to champion sustainable community change.
Our Mission
To empower youth to break barriers, thrive and lead positive community change
Fulfilling Our Mission
Mental Health Awareness
Navigating Negative Peer Influence
Pornography: Weighty Issues
What about LGBTQI?
Fulfilling Our Mission
Monthly Pack Program
Basic Needs Program for Vulnerable Youth
Scholarship Launch at Shadrack Kimalel Pr. Sch., NRB
Mentorship in/ Out of Schools
Statistics from the Kenya Poverty Report (2023)
Nakuru, Bungoma, Kakamega, Nairobi, Turkana and Kilifi have the highest concentration of poverty in Kenya
Nairobi, Bungoma & Kakamega
High youth unemployment rates in Nairobi, Bungoma and Kakamega.
Bungoma
71% of youth in Bungoma and 13.7% of youth in Nairobi are multi-dimensionally poor.
Kakamega
Youthful population in Kakamega was 1,020,522 in 2019 projected to reach 1,155,827 in 2027.
Overall
Key Drivers of Youth Poverty in Nairobi: Economic activity, education, nutrition, and housing.
National Average: 48.1% of Kenyan youth are multi-dimensionally poor.
HBI's Solution
Our Theory of change is grounded in the strong belief that by investing in youth development, we break the cycle of poverty, catalyze sustainable change, and build a strong Kenya. Therefore, HBI's experienced team, through strategic partnerships, delivers impactful initiatives that address critical poverty inducing challenges faced by youth in Kenya.
By investing in HBI, you partner with us to contribute to the development of the next generation of leaders, create resilient communities and empower youth to become economically independent, and responsible Kenyan citizens. This ultimately builds a robust foundation for sustainability and a strong youth-led democratic future.
Our Core Values
Our values shape our culture, influence our decisions, and guide us in providing exceptional service. We are dedicated to:
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Empathy & Compassion
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Transparency
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Honesty
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Accountability
What We do...
Our Organization fulfills its mission through the following 4 program areas:
See our programs here...