Kawjo Foundation is a non-profit organization which was established in 2008. The Foundation targets the vulnerable in society particularly women, children, youth, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Persons Living with HIV/AIDS, the ultra-poor and sick. Kawjo Foundation services cover rural peri-urban and urban areas. Kawjo Foundation was initiated by three people (Trustees) whose initials led to the naming of the organization (Kawjo). Later developments led to the amendment of its constitution and additional Trustees appointed in the year 2022.

Kawjo Foundation was set up with the following objectives:

• Empower vulnerable and low-income communities and households with information, knowledge, resources and skills to enable them transform their lives

• Promote community-led and active participation of communities and households in all development and project initiatives

• Promote evidence-based (or research-based), gender-based and tailor-made agricultural, fisheries, climate change, food security innovations and technologies among vulnerable and low-income communities and households

• Promote enterprise-focused and market-based initiatives for increased income and food security

• Improve service delivery and impact of development initiatives through advisory and consultancy services

• Ensure that Kawjo is sustainable and self-reliant by maximizing the use of existing resources and securing additional resources

An inclusive and economically empowered society where young people and women are skilled, productive and self-reliant

To educate, alleviate poverty and transform the lives of the vulnerable in society

1. Transparency and accountability Kawjo Foundation works with several stakeholders both internal and external. We have made it our duty to be transparent and accountable as we demand same from our stakeholders. From our part, we open our operations to the outside world. We regularly provide accurate financial and technical information to our stakeholders and seek feedback as a way of continuous improvement. All our transactions and dealings are at arm’s length and this brings value for money.

2. Team work Kawjo Foundation, like all other organizations, is an assembly of individuals. At Kawjo Foundation we believe that individuals who do not work for the team do not create the right synergies to achieve the results Kawjo Foundation so much crave for their stakeholders especially project beneficiaries. It is in this vein that Kawjo Foundation sensitizes its staff through constant engagement, collaboration and orientation to enable them appreciate the importance of working fluidly for the benefit of the team. The value of teamwork at Kawjo Foundation has led to learning because individuals come with their own set of skills and strengths and with a cordial working environment, staff members have learned positively from one another and have become more effective and efficient.

3. Innovativeness Constantly creating new things has been the hallmark of Kawjo Foundation. We have not shied away from experimenting knowing very well that it is the only way by which we can innovate. We strive to engage in and support new ideas to make us relevant in the space. By pursing innovation, we become productive and make the value we present to our clients ever sustainable. We do this by understanding the clients we seek to serve and work with them every step of the way.

4. Results-Oriented One of the critical core values that Kawjo Foundation has developed over the years is being results-oriented. At Kawjo Foundation, we believe in performance but cherish results. We see results as a final consequence of a sequence of actions or events expressed qualitatively or quantitatively. We believe that our daily performance must lead or produce the right results planned or unplanned, that is beneficial and brings satisfaction to our client. As a result-oriented organization we focus on bringing value to our stakeholders. For us at Kawjo Foundation, real results are when there is a shift away from misery, poverty, ignorance and other unwanted inhumane conditions. These we have achieve in no small measure over the years and we will hold tight to it in the coming years.

5. Ethical Kawjo Foundation comes into contact with people from all spheres of life. It comes across the aged, young people as well as children. We work with the sick, poor and rich as well as people of various colours. All these segments have their distinct characteristics and expectations and therefore the way they are interacted with matters. Data is constantly being collected from them and we resolve to keep them confidential and share their data only when it is absolutely necessary and with their express and prior approval. We also deal with them in a manner that do not hurt their sensibilities and pride no matter how venerable they may seem.

6. Professionalism Kawjo Foundation places a lot of premium on competence. Professionalism only happens when both hard and soft skills as well as attitudes congregate in the right mix. So therefore at Kawjo Foundation, we do not compromise on the right qualifications for each position that is available to be filled. Staff are given continuous training opportunities to improve and to put them in top shape to provide quality services to clients. Kawjo Foundation also places premium on soft skills like communication, team work, leadership, time management, critical thinking and emotional intelligence. Conducting oneself with responsibility, integrity, accountability and excellence is a way of life at Kawjo Foundation.