Who We Are
Rooted in the Community We Serve
We create pathways for learning, leadership, and sustainable transformation that enable individuals and communities in Homa Bay County to thrive.
Our Story
From a shared conviction to a registered organization
In many communities across Homa Bay County, girls and young people continue to face significant barriers. Many girls are at risk of dropping out of school due to poverty, early marriage, teenage pregnancy, and gender discrimination. At the same time, many young people struggle with unemployment because they lack practical skills, capital, mentorship, and market linkages.
Determined to change this, a group of five passionate community members from Rachuonyo East Sub County came together in 2020 with a shared vision: to create opportunities for vulnerable girls and youth to learn, thrive, and lead. Using their own resources, they supported school dropouts, paid school fees, provided mentorship, and connected out-of-school youth to skills development.
As they engaged with girls, youth, parents, schools, and local leaders, they realised that educational barriers, unemployment, and social exclusion were deeply interconnected. That understanding inspired the establishment of Educate and Empower Organization, formally registered in 2022.
Today, EEO continues to demonstrate that when communities invest in the potential of girls and young people, challenges can be transformed into opportunities. We prioritise local ownership, strengthen community capacities, amplify local voices, and build partnerships that create sustainable impact long after direct interventions end.
Vision and Mission
Why We Exist
Our Vision
A just, inclusive, and prosperous society where empowered girls, youth, and communities lead sustainable development and positive social change.
Our Mission
To empower vulnerable girls and young people through education, skills development, and economic opportunities to thrive, lead, and create lasting change in their communities.
Our Approach
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We listen and respond
We engage girls, youth, families, schools, and community leaders to understand local challenges and design relevant interventions.
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We empower, not exclude
We create opportunities for girls and young people to build confidence, make informed decisions, and take control of their futures.
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We connect education to opportunity
We combine education support and life skills with career guidance, practical training, and pathways to income.
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We build community ownership
We strengthen local capacity so change continues long after direct interventions end.
Our Values
What Guides Our Work
Five commitments that shape how we make decisions, spend resources and treat people. They are backed by written policies on safeguarding and child protection, data protection, conduct, anti-fraud and whistleblowing, and inclusion.
Integrity
We uphold honesty, transparency, and accountability in all we do.
Empowerment
We believe in enabling individuals to unlock their full potential.
Equity
We are committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities for all.
Collaboration
We build strong partnerships to maximize impact.
Sustainability
We promote long-term, community-led solutions.
Our Team
Governance and Locally Rooted Delivery Team
Our governance structure combines strong oversight with deep community connections. A dedicated Board of Directors provides strategic direction, accountability, and governance oversight, ensuring that EEO remains focused on its mission and long-term impact. The Board is supported by an Advisory Board comprising professionals and development practitioners who offer technical guidance, mentorship, and expertise in key areas of our work including fundraising. On the ground, a committed management team and volunteers lead the day-to-day implementation of programs, working closely with schools, families, community leaders, and local partners. This locally rooted approach enables us to respond effectively to community needs, deliver impactful programs, and ensure that the voices of the people we serve remain at the centre of everything we do.
Board of Management
Belle Kendrick
Chairperson
A dedicated nonprofit and community health professional whose strategic leadership, fundraising expertise, and...
Jeremiah Owuor
Secretary / Program Director
A visionary leader whose commitment to education, strategic governance, fundraising, and partnership developme...
Mercy Gomba
Treasurer
Brings extensive financial, managerial, and community development experience, ensuring strong financial stewar...
Domnic Ouma
Member
Grassroots development experience and strategic leadership, fostering partnerships, mobilizing resources, and ...
Lilian Juma
Member
Community development and environmental specialist, strengthening partnerships, fundraising, and overall impac...
Advisory Board Members
Debbie M
Advisory Board Member
Through her partnership, she helps build meaningful relationships, mobilize resources, and expand opportunitie...
Cora Y.
Advisory Board Member
Cora plays a valuable role in mobilizing resources and expanding opportunities that strengthen EEO’s pro...
Nesha A.
Advisory Board Member
Nesha provides strategic partnerships and linkages to potential collaborators that can support EEO’s gro...
Refat A
Advisory Board Member
Refat provides strategic advisory support on resource mobilization, fundraising, and partnership development. ...
Management Team
Winny Amondi
Programme Coordinator
Technical leadership and management oversight for all EEO operations, staff, and programmes.
Amos Owino
Admin and Finance Officer
Administrative functions, office management, and day-to-day financial management.
Ian Duncan
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Designs and implements EEO’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework.
Lilian Abonyo
Project Officer
Co-designs and implements approved project activities at the field level.
Emmaculate Akinyi
Office Assistant
Day-to-day administrative and logistical support across departments.
Our partners
Who We Work With
Our work is made possible through strong partnerships with schools, health facilities, community leaders, administrators, local organizations, international community and volunteer networks. By working together, we are able to reach more vulnerable girls, youth, and families, strengthen community ownership, and create lasting, sustainable change across the communities we serve. Partnership with EEO creates opportunities to achieve greater impact by reaching more beneficiaries and delivering measurable, lasting change. Through our deep community knowledge and trusted grassroots networks, partners gain valuable local expertise that strengthens program design and implementation. By collaborating on grant applications, fundraising initiatives, and co-proposal development, we can mobilize additional resources and expand opportunities for the communities we serve. Partnerships also combine diverse skills, experiences, and resources to enhance project delivery, increase visibility, and build meaningful strategic relationships. Most importantly, working together enables us to develop sustainable, community-led solutions that address local challenges and create positive change that endures for generations.
Rachuonyo East Sub County Local Administration including Sub County Social Development Office, Area Chiefs and Ward Administrators.
Senior Schools and Tertiary Institutions in Rachuonyo East Sub County
Health Facilities including Community Health Promoters
International Community including GlobalGiving Foundation, Global Health Foundation and Nature Books
United Nations Online Volunteering Program
The Volunteer Involving Organization Society (VIO Society-Kenya)
Walk With Us on the Journey of Change
Whether you donate, volunteer, advocate, or partner with us, your support helps girls stay in school, equips young people with skills for sustainable livelihoods, and strengthens communities to build a brighter future. Together, we can create opportunities, unlock potential, and transform lives, one girl, one youth, and one community at a time.