HOOYO MACAAN is a women-founded and women-led NGO. Established in 2018, it is registered under the Non-Governmental Organizations Co-ordination Act of 1990 as a Non-Governmental Organization under the Laws of Kenya. Its primary goal is to assist vulnerable communities in Nairobi, Garissa, Tana River, Nakuru, Kajiado, Machakos, Lamu, Isiolo, Nyeri, Samburu, Kwale, Kilifi, and Wajir Counties. The organization plans to expand its services to other communities nationwide and to impart knowledge and expertise through mentorship, skills transfer, and coaching of organizational leaders.
Mission: To improve the quality of life of vulnerable populations through a holistic, people-first approach.
Vision: A society where all individuals, particularly the marginalized, have equal opportunities to thrive.
Key Activities:
- Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid: Engaging in protections for human rights and addressing humanitarian issues, including drought and disaster prevention.
- Community Development: Developing basic social services, water and sanitation infrastructure, and promoting HIV/AIDS awareness and mitigation.
- Economic Empowerment: Creating employment opportunities and income-generating projects for youth, women, and rural communities to reduce poverty and contribute to national development goals.
- Capacity Building: Providing training, research, and capacity building to locals to support good governance and advocacy for human rights.
Operational Approach:
- Grassroots Engagement: Working at the grassroots level to empower communities and respond to their basic needs.
- Advocacy: Advocating for the rights and interests of vulnerable populations at the national and international levels.
- Participatory Development: Implementing projects through a participatory approach to empower local communities.
- Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with government agencies, NGOs, donors, and other stakeholders to maximize impact.
Focus Areas:
- Marginalized Communities: Prioritizing marginalized and underdeveloped pastoralist communities in Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Tana River Counties.
- Women, Youth, and Children: Addressing the challenges faced by women, youth, adolescent boys and girls, and children to ensure they can reach their full potential.
Strengths:
- Local Understanding: Strong understanding of the vulnerabilities in diverse contexts of population growth and development.
- Empowerment: Empowering women, children, and young people to hold service providers and governments accountable.
- Strategic Partnerships: Strong partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, donors, and other stakeholders.