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Hand in Hand East Africa

About Us

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA) is registered in Kenya as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). The organization started its operations in 2010 and it boasts 25 operative field offices in 33 counties out of 47 counties in Kenya. HiH EA is a member of the Hand in Hand Global Network that comprises affiliated organizations that mutually pursue the shared goal of poverty alleviation while supporting poorer communities to develop sustainable enterprises and jobs. 

The organization strives to work with the marginalized communities in the areas of economic and social empowerment using a participatory approach aimed at supporting people to overcome poverty and vulnerability through development of sustainable enterprises.

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Thematic Focus in Enterprise Development

Waste Management

By adopting sustainable practices in the use of waste products, ocean resources, through our projects we have ensured that the environment including the ocean
remains healthy and productive, and that communities that depend on it can thrive.

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Digitalization

HiHEA digitalization initiatives aim to boost resilience, efficiency and competitiveness of beneficiary enterprises. Programing around digitization leaps to the increased
profitability, and corresponding enterprise income.

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Agro ecology and Climate resilience

In mitigating the impact of climate change HiH EA encourages the application of ecological concepts and principals in farming. This promotes farming practices that; Mitigate climate change - reducing emissions, recycling resources and prioritizing local
supply chains.

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Value Chain Development

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa has been works towards equipping smallholder farmer with business skills, good agricultural practices, access to credit, facilitate access to markets and other forms of support to enable transition from subsistence agriculture to running profitable agribusiness hence increasing their income to above $2 per day.

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Human Rights and Economic Empowerment

We contribute to the reduction of poverty by empowering poor and vulnerable women and girls to access and claim their rights for sustainable change at an individual, community and national level.

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Gender and Advocacy

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiHEA) gender and advocacy program has been created to address the growing concern on the need to ensure gender equality and equity issues are well centered and integrated across all its projects.

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Our Impact

200000
Total Membership
10000
Total Self Help Groups
300000
Cumulative Jobs Created
200000
Cumulative Enterprise Created
40000
Numbers of Loan Disbursed
828930632
Amount of Loan Disbursed

Our Approach

The HiH EA enterprise development model is premised on the need to create sustainable income generating activities by addressing major challenges facing many small-scale farmers/entrepreneurs. The Hand in Hand approach sees job creation as a highly effective development tool where micro-entrepreneurs are key drivers for economic
growth and poverty reduction. The model supports job creation via four interlinked components: –

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Success Stories

Meet Patrick Mutinda Charles, 25 years old, a happy and passionate Entrepreneur.

I started saving after joining Hand in Hand Eastern Africa and the trainer taught us the importance and the different channels of saving. I saved every little shilling i got…

Rabbit farming, an unexploited ‘Goldmine’ that is greatly overlooked.

For decades now, rabbit farming has been considered a trade for lads, especially in the Mt. Kenya region with cows, chickens, goats, and sheep traditionally been the primary livestock agribusiness.…

Women and Youth Reap Big From Honey

When they began their beekeeping enterprise two years ago, they had no idea that the business would turn their lives around. The 27 bee farmers from Mogotio are part of…

This River has Fish and a lot of Dreams Too

Mtopanga River Conservation C.B.O Mtopanga River Conservation is a small but passionate community-based organization located in Mombasa County, Kenya, dedicated to restoring the Mtopanga River to its original state. The…

Of Old Dogs and New Tricks

Bernard Mulwa There is a saying around the world about teaching old dogs new tricks. This is a story about how wrong that saying is. In the bustling community of…

Small Strawberries, Big Passions

Lilian Nyawira (In First Person) We asked one of our beneficiaries to, in her own words and voice, tell us about her journey with Hand In Hand Eastern Africa. This…

Latest News

Upcoming and latest News about Hand in Hand East Africa

Big Win for Hand in Hand Eastern Africa at the FiRE Awards!

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa has emerged as the winner in the Non Profit Category at the prestigious Financial Reporting (FiRE) Awards held on 6th December 2024 at Safari Park…

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa Secures Landmark Grant to Empower Communities

Exciting news! Monday 14th October 2024 marked a monumental milestone for Hand in Hand Eastern Africa as we announce the signing of a significant grant agreement with the Swedish International…

Hand in Hand Receives High Recognition from GLOBAL GIVING

The  entire Hand in Hand Eastern Africa team is  very grateful for the high recognition from Global Giving Organization. The awards are as a result of active partipation in Global…

Congratulations Team

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa-Tanzania has emerged as the 2020 winners in the Farmers Exhibition Northern Zone (Nanenane), among the organizations that provide training to the community.HiH EA-TZ has been…

LANGALANGA POULTRY VALUE CHAIN

Semi-intensive smallholder chicken raring is a common type of poultry production in the rural areas of Nakuru County. Poultry is a common sight at any rural home and it is…

Women and Youth Reap Big From Honey

Women and Youth Reap Big From Honey When they began their beekeeping enterprise two years ago, they had no idea that the business would turn their lives around. The 27…

HIH EA MARKS INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY

Every year, nations globally celebrate the International Literacy Day, commemorating the milestones and progress that they have achieved towards a global literate world. This year, International Literacy Day was celebrated…

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