Community in Action
Strong households build strong communities
Kaya Development Organization empowers women, children and youth in vulnerable circumstances — through education, health, life skills and economic opportunity — so that households can stand on their own.
A society with equitable opportunities where women, children, and youth living in vulnerable circumstances are empowered with educational, health, and economic capacity to become self-reliant and contribute to sustainable development.
Why we are called Kaya
The name KAYA symbolizes the household, family, and the foundation of community life. It represents the place where life begins, challenges are experienced, and real transformation starts. Development reflects our commitment to sustainable progress through education, health, life skills, and economic empowerment.
Our work
Four connected areas of practice
Poverty is not a single problem, so we do not treat it as one. These four areas reinforce each other inside the same household.
Education and Skills Development
Practical training that turns willingness into employable, income-generating capability.
Learn moreHealth and Wellbeing
Preventive health knowledge held at household level, where daily decisions are actually made.
Learn moreEconomic Empowerment
Financial capability, savings discipline and market access — the three things a small enterprise needs to survive its first year.
Learn moreSocial Protection and Community Advocacy
Rights awareness and advocacy, so that empowerment is not undone by exclusion.
Learn morePartner with us
We work with government institutions, private sector actors and fellow organizations. If our work overlaps with yours, we would like to hear from you.