With My Own 2 Hands
PROGRAMS
Clean Water for All
Our Clean Water Microenterprise Program provides sustainable access to safe and clean water through the construction of deep-drilled boreholes. Each borehole improves the health and well-being of over 4,000 community members by reducing waterborne diseases and alleviating the burden of water collection, especially for women and children. This program also creates community-led water microenterprises. Governance committees are established and trained on project maintenance, financial literacy, and budget planning, ensuring long-term sustainability. The committees act as advocates for the community, tailoring each project to meet the broader needs of the population. Through our Shared Investment Transformation Model (SITM), revenue from affordable water sales is reinvested into community initiatives, including savings for project maintenance, microlending, scholarships, healthcare (e.g., feminine hygiene products), and regenerative agriculture projects. One borehole micro-enterprise can generate approximately $9,500 USD in annual income for the community, fostering economic growth and self-reliance. Bringing water to this vulnerable region of the world not only shields them from environmental degradation, but also enhances the overall health and safety for women and children. Annually, women and girls spend 40 billion hours walking for water, leading to approximately 2.2 million children dying from waterborne diseases. Access to a deep borehole allows girls to stay in school, avoiding long walks for water and the risk of deadly waterborne illnesses.
This program will provide over 4,000 people with sustainable access to clean water, significantly reducing waterborne diseases and improving health outcomes. It will alleviate the burden of water collection, particularly for women and children, allowing them to pursue education and income-generating opportunities. Additionally, the program establishes community-led governance committees that ensure project sustainability while generating $9,500 USD annually in revenue. These funds will be reinvested into initiatives such as small-business opportunities, youth scholarships, healthcare, and regenerative agriculture, supporting long-term community development and resilience.
Regenerative Agriculture Flourishing Farm
Our Regenerative Agriculture Microenterprise Program addresses the urgent need for sustainable food systems and income opportunities in East Africa, exacerbated by climate change and environmental degradation. This program works to establish thriving, biodiverse one-acre regenerative farms in rural Kenya to feed over 3,000 women, men, and children per site, while fostering climate resilience and community-led economic development. The program provides infrastructure such as drip irrigation systems and nurseries for diverse crops and fruit trees. It delivers skills-based training in regenerative farming, agribusiness, and community-led investments, emphasizing sustainable farming practices that enhance soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience. The farm will serve as a learning hub for future partners, amplifying its impact across Kenya. Community governance is central to this program, with a committee of 10–12 members (80% women) managing reinvestment, education, and business initiatives. Within the first three months, all infrastructure will be in place, and the farm will yield its first harvest by months five and six. Community buy-in ensures produce is sold locally and regionally, promoting economic sustainability. Kenya-based staff provides ongoing training and collaboration opportunities to sustain the network of farmers and enhance capacity-building efforts. While improving soil health and productivity through biodiversity, farmers learn sustainable techniques grounded in ancestral knowledge through both classroom and field training, supported by an 80+ page regenerative agriculture curriculum.
Each farm feeds over 3,000 community members while empowering 30–40 women and farmers with regenerative farming, agribusiness, and investment skills. The governance committees lead reinvestment efforts and generate annual revenue of $4,000–$13,000 USD. The initiative also enhances biodiversity and soil health, contributing to food security, climate resilience, and sustainable economic development. By serving as a learning hub for future community partners, this program multiplies its impact across Kenya as part of our broader effort to scale regenerative agriculture and impact 500,000 lives by 2028.