The only reason I am writing this is because I happened to be born in a part of the world where I had easy access to better myself and I chose to act on the help and advice people around me gave me. I had things and to spare. If my life played out differently and I was born in a different part of the world, odds are high I wouldn’t be in the situation I am now. Either situation I would be regular, trying my best with the opportunities I have.

What I am trying to say is I am where I am not completely because of who I am, but because of the amazing environment that uplifted me on my way, not because I am special or unique in anyway.

We want to help those that could have easily been us (or were us in some situations) be lifted in areas where they could use a little extra oomph for lack of better words. Make their efforts to grow and be their best selves easier.

Some of our beliefs:

• All our successes came because someone else helped us somewhere along the way

• Wholesome environments help people succeed

• Handouts don’t help in the long term, but it doesn’t mean they don’t help

• Knowledge is power, but so is having your basic needs met

How we work:

• We strive to pick up projects that once set up we do not have to maintain

• We work with local people, schools, and government organizations, and do not pretend like we know it all

• We buy local, we only bring non-local items in our extra checked baggage when there is space.

• We frequently figure out how to do things along the way

• We don’t always get right the first time, but sometimes we do!

• We learn from our mistakes and are as transparent as possible
  
  

  Rachelle Ondiege
  Emotional support, brainstorm partner and wife of the guy who actually does the things