Community engagement in Kenya initiatives

About & Governance

Higher Than Hope is a charitable, non-political, non-profit making organization focused supporting community development and environmental stewardship. We are dedicated to co-developing smart, sustainable and scalable solutions to the challenges faced by members of the society in Kenya.

Beyond poverty. Toward flourishing together.

We partner with communities experiencing extreme structural challenges to build lasting change through resource access, strong families, economic opportunity, and structural stewardship.

Vision

"A nation of empowered local communities including vulnerable members of the society."


Mission

To provide scholarships/mentorship in education, reproductive health and natural resource management towards empowering local communities including vulnerable members of the society.


Core Values

  • Compassion
  • Equity
  • Efficiency
  • Integrity
  • Equal Opportunities

TEAM: Leadership

The primary executive operations team handling daily program workflows across counties.

Carolyne Okwemba

Carolyne Okwemba

Founder and Executive Director

Country Manager
Programs
Strategic Oversight
Program Development
Operations Management

Board of Directors

The advisory governance body safeguarding strategic compliance benchmarks.

Samuel Kaunga Profile

Samuel Kaunga

Board Chair

Simon Mwangi Profile

Simon Mwangi

Board Member

Edwin Wanzunzu Profile

Edwin Wanzunzu

Board Member

Josephine Munala Profile

Josephine Munala

Board Member

Martin Mbandu Profile

Martin Mbandu

Secretary

Operational Composition Note: We are a lean team working in a well-coordinated manner to deliver desirable results. Depending on the nature of projects, directors and associates double as either project leads or principal investigators, assisted by a team of assistants, interns, volunteers, and support staff.