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ANGEL SMILE INITIATIVE

· EIN · angelsmileinitiative.org
profile · synthesized from sources

Angel Smile Initiative (ASI) is a faith-based, non-profit organization based in Kenya, founded in 2022. It focuses on empowering vulnerable populations, including youth, women, and persons with disabilities, through programs in economic empowerment, health, education, climate action, and good governance. ASI operates across five counties in Kenya, aiming for sustainable economic growth and quality healthcare access for all.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Children’s Rights
Champions children’s rights and ensures access to quality education for underprivileged children.
Climate Action
Champions community-led environmental initiatives including tree planting campaigns, agroecology, sustainable farming practices, climate education, organic composting, and recycling.
Education
Creates safe and dignified learning environments by renovating and constructing new classrooms, teachers’ quarters, toilets, and administrative offices, supporting learners with school supplies and sanitary pads, and engaging school leadership on sustainability practices.
Empowerment & Social Entrepreneurship (KipajiKazi Initiative)
A flagship program designed to nurture talent, promote self-reliance, and create dignified livelihoods for youth, women, and persons with disabilities. Includes programs like Bodaboda Empowerment, Women Economic Empowerment, Chicken Rearing Projects, Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (ISSB) Initiative, and Waste-to-Gold Project.
Governance
Strengthens grassroots democracy through civic education for increased public participation, leadership accountability and integrity forums, and capacity building on devolution and youth involvement in decision-making.
Healthcare services
Engages public health professionals to identify how socioeconomic variables impact community health and determine improvements needed in medical and educational resources.
WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)
Funds water access projects including digging water wells, establishing and refilling water tanks, and supporting water stations in areas of need to provide clean water and improve sanitation.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Community-Led Tree Planting & Environmental Stewardship 1 activity
    • Community-led environmental initiatives
      Champions environmental sustainability through tree planting campaigns, agroecology and sustainable farming practices, climate education in schools and communities, and organic composting and recycling programs.
  • Microfinance and Savings Group Support 1 activity
    • Establishment and operation of a SACCO for boda boda operators
      Established and operates a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) that enables youthful boda boda operators to save, access affordable credit, and improve their welfare, supporting them to expand their operations.
  • Field-Based Community Development Programs 1 activity
    • Geographic expansion across five Kenyan counties
      Operates in five counties across Kenya, delivering programs through local branches to support community development and empowerment initiatives.
  • Grassroots Advocacy & Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Governance and civic engagement programs
      Advances local governance through civic education, public participation forums, leadership accountability and integrity training, and capacity building on devolution and youth engagement in decision-making processes.
  • Education Sponsorship and Academic Support 1 activity
    • Support for underprivileged children’s education
      Ensures underprivileged children remain in school by supporting safe learning environments through classroom and teachers' quarters construction, provision of school supplies and sanitary pads, and engagement with school leadership on sustainability practices.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • KipajiKazi empowerment program for youth, women, and PWDs
      Runs the KipajiKazi program to foster self-reliance and create livelihoods among youth, women, and Persons With Disabilities through targeted initiatives including the Boda Boda Empowerment Program, Women Economic Empowerment, Chicken Rearing Projects in Kisii, Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (ISSB) Initiative, and Waste-to-Gold Project.
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Hon. Yobesh Oyaro Partner — Chairman of Angel Smile Initiative, involved in empowering youthful boda boda operators.
  • KipajiKazi Partner — Collaborated to empower youthful boda boda operators to expand their operations through the establishment of a SACCO.
  • KipajiKazi Partner — Collaborates with Angel Smile Initiative to empower youthful boda boda operators through the establishment of a SACCO.
  • KipajiKazi Partner — Led by Meshack Nyaberi, involved in empowering youthful boda boda operators.