Maak Impact

Maak Impact Empowering entrepreneurs in poverty through human-centered design, and innovation. Join the cause.

We use human-centered design to create solutions in the social impact space. We focus our solutions on empathy and consult with the experts on the problem -- the people experiencing it. We partner with social impact organizations all around the world to develop solutions. We not only develop solutions that work but also develop problem solvers. We do this by perpetuating the cycle of solution crea

tion with those we help around the world. Our mission is to help individuals and organizations become more effective at creating lasting impact.

08/13/2026

You have been watching Ornella's stories about Kakuma. Today we bring her close to the screen to get to know her and her background story. Maak Impact gives her a platform to grow her career, support her family, and inspire positive change in her community.

08/06/2026

Water can sometimes be scarce in Kakuma Refugee Camp. As the saying goes, “Water is life.” That is why the water points located across the camp are among the most important spaces in our community they provide more than water; they sustain lives.

08/05/2026

This is what $10 can buy in Kakuma Refugee Camp in a day. It may seem like a small amount, but it can make a meaningful difference for families living here.

07/30/2026

Bringing you behind the scenes with our content creation team!
Sometimes, things don’t go as planned but we keep creating, learning and pushing forward.
Every story we share brings greater visibility to entrepreneurs in our communities and, we hope, opens doors to the support and opportunities they need to grow their businesses.

07/29/2026

Support to communities in Kakuma Refugee Camp sometimes looks like this.
This initiative is lead by with support from Maak Impact.
To support such initiative in the refugee camp visit our website and donate to support our work.

07/26/2026

Let’s tour Burundi Market today!
Markets in Kakuma Refugee Camp support many livelihoods and provide opportunities for the small and medium-sized enterprises participating in our entrepreneurship projects.

Behind every shop and product is an entrepreneur working hard to build a better future for themselves, their families and their community.

07/25/2026

Dot Kay runs a small nail-tech business in Kakuma 3. His talent and determination remind us why investing in refugee-led businesses and skills training matters.

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