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About Pearl of Hope
Building a Future of Shared Hope
Pearls for Change Foundation : Redefining Community Development with Compassion and Sustainable Solutions
Pearls for Change Foundation
stands at the forefront of empowering communities, marrying deep compassion with actionable strategies to create change that transcends temporary aid. Our journey is fueled by a belief in not just meeting, but exceeding the potential of every individual, fostering a harmonious blend of immediate support, long-term resilience, and deep respect for the communities we serve.
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Our Guiding Principles
We foster innovative, sustainable solutions
We foster innovative, sustainable solutions
that empower communities and transform lives.
We transform communities, fusing
compassion and sustainable solutions to build exceptional futures.
Our Mission
To empower vulnerable and marginalized communities through sustainable programs in skills training, advocacy, health, social support, and climate action, fostering resilience, self-reliance, and transformation.
At Pearl of Hope Foundation, every initiative is an opportunity to empower individuals and strengthen communities, ensuring that every program weaves resilience and hope into the social and economic fabric of society.
Our Vision
A community where women, Children, Men, Youths, the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities shine with dignity, resilience, and opportunity — like pearls reflecting Grace and strength.
Pearls for Change Foundation is dedicated to making this vision a reality, one community at a time, through relentless compassion, uncompromising integrity, and a deep respect for the diverse needs of the people we serve.
Meet The founders
Stacy Grace Akinyi
Stacy Grace Akinyi is a seasoned community development specialist and social entrepreneur. She is a trained agricultural economist with many years of experience. She has a proven track record in sustainable farming, microfinance, women's empowerment, and grassroots business development and operations. She is the Founder and Director of Ahero Sustainable Farms, Kisumu, Kenya, a community-focused agribusiness that empowers local farmers, the Executive Director of "Jenga Vijana" (Build the Youth) Initiative, Kisumu County, a non-profit that provides vocational training and startup capital for young entrepreneurs, and the CEO of Ushirika Women's Collective, a micro-finance and artisan cooperative that supports over 200 women in the Lake Region.
More about Stacy
Her expertise and passion for economic empowerment earned her recognition as a leading advocate for sustainable development by the Kisumu County government, with a concentration in agribusiness value chains and community-owned resource management. Ms. Akinyi is a seasoned strategic planner, working specifically with women-led cooperatives and youth groups in securing grants, building capacity, and bringing goods to market. This has allowed her to showcase her exceptional leadership, negotiation, and management skills, as well as her deep problem-solving abilities.
Beyond her professional dedication, Stacy is a devoted mother, a pillar of her church, and a compassionate philanthropist, deeply involved in ministries that support single mothers, orphans, and children affected by poverty. She volunteers with organizations promoting girls' education and financial literacy in rural schools across Kisumu County. Stacy is also very passionate about traditional Luo music and dance and dedicates her spare time to preserving cultural heritage by teaching the nyatiti (an eight-stringed lyre) to the youth in her community.
Damaris Ochieng
Damaris Ochieng is a distinguished leader with a multifaceted background in public health, agricultural development, and community philanthropy. With a steadfast commitment to creating sustainable change, Damaris has established herself as a pivotal figure across these sectors. As a Public Health Advocate and Community Organizer, Damaris brings a deep-seated passion, strategic insight, and practical expertise to her work. She is dedicated to improving community health outcomes, particularly in rural areas, by strengthening local systems and expanding access to essential care and education.
More about Damaris
In addition to her work in public health, Damaris is also an accomplished entrepreneur in the realms of agribusiness and trade. Serving as the Chairperson of Obat Holdings in Uganda and Kenya, she demonstrates visionary leadership and astute business management in driving growth and sustainability for her enterprises. Beyond her professional endeavors, Damaris is profoundly committed to uplifting her community. She founded and chairs a private charitable foundation, the "Obat Rural Development Trust," which focuses on empowering smallholder farmers and vulnerable families. Through this initiative, Damaris provides critical resources, training, and support to foster economic resilience and improve livelihoods.
With her diverse expertise, entrepreneurial drive, and philanthropic heart, Damaris Ochieng continues to make a significant and lasting impact in the lives of many, both professionally and personally. Her unwavering dedication to serving others and driving positive, community-led change solidifies her reputation as a respected chairperson and a cornerstone leader in the East African region.
Our Core Values
Our Values
Our Values
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Integrity And Transparency
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Empowerment
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Resilience
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Excellence
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Together, We Build a Brighter Tomorrow
At Pearls for Change Foundation
, we believe that true change is not built by us alone, but through the powerful bonds we create with supporters, volunteers, and the communities we stand beside. We invite you to join us on this vital journey as we work to forge a future of hope, equity, and opportunity for all. Every step you take with us helps build a world where everyone can thrive..