BACKGROUND:
Sustainable Rural Initiatives (SRI) is registered as non-governmental, non-profit making organization based in Okana Village, Nyando Sub-County in Kisumu County, Kenya. SRI aims at transforming livelihoods of community members in the rural communities, and work with them towards better possibilities. This is based on the understanding that addressing community challenges requires a multidimensional approach. We do this by leveraging our collective talents, resources, knowledge, capacities and networks to encourage societal transformation. This is pursued through the following program areas:
(I) Agriculture and Environment;
(ii) Education support, skills development and entrepreneurship;
(III) Community Health;
(iv) Youth in Action, Advocacy and Policy Making;
(v) Research and extension services. MISSION:
Contributing to social transformation of rural communities in Nyando sub-County and Kisumu at large, by investing in, supporting, connecting and celebrating groups, social entrepreneurs and innovators to solve chronic and pressing challenges. VISION:
Promoting sustainable Rural Community devoid of poverty and suffering but with new possibilities and opportunities arising from local potentials, partnerships, and knowledge application to local challenges. CORE VALUES:
(I) Diversity;
(ii) Mutual respect;
(III) Independence;
(iv) Honesty and transparency;
(v) Commitment;
(vi) Professionalism.
