Transforming Lives. Strengthening Communities.
Real stories, real outcomes, one community at a time. See how training, care, and community-led action are turning opportunity into lasting change across Kenya.
The difference, in numbers.
A snapshot of the reach and ambition behind our work in community health, skills training, and climate resilience.
Ambitious targets, tracked in the open.
Zalika Africa Foundation is driven by a clear vision: to empower individuals, strengthen communities, and create sustainable change across Kenya. Here is our progress toward two of our most ambitious milestones.
Training 1,000 youth in marketable skills to unlock employment opportunities and bridge the skills gap.
Planting 20,000+ trees annually to restore ecosystems and promote environmental sustainability.
Of program participants gain immediate employment or income-generating opportunities within six months of completing their training.
Three areas. One measurable difference.
Every statistic above is grounded in three focus areas that shape how we work with communities every day.
Compassionate care, close to home.
- Caregivers trained in professional, compassionate care
- Older persons and vulnerable people supported
- Improved dignity and wellbeing at the household level
From training to real employment.
- Industry-ready skills through the Zalika Africa Institute
- 75% of graduates working within six months
- Pathways to local and international employment
Restoring land, securing water.
- 20,000+ trees planted annually, goal in progress
- Community-led afforestation in Machakos County
- Water resilience projects in Makueni County
Every statistic is a person.
Behind every percentage is someone whose life, confidence, or livelihood has changed because of this work.
"Salima's rigorous training impressed staff during her hospital internship, culminating in an immediate job offer. Her story exemplifies the quality, professionalism, and industry relevance of the Zalika Africa Institute curriculum."
Salima A. Caregiver Graduate
"With support from Zalika Africa Foundation, Emma completed the Caregiver course, discovering her strengths, building confidence, and defining a clear career path."
Emma W. Caregiver Course Graduate
"Winnifred provides daily care, medical accompaniment, and emotional support for a stroke patient, reflecting the compassionate, hands-on nature of our caregiver training."
Winnifred N. Caregiver Graduate
"Florence received a scholarship for the Healthcare Assistant and Caregiver course. The training led to an internship and immediate employment as a private caregiver, enabling her to support her children and secure their future."
Florence W. Healthcare Assistant GraduateHow our impact has grown.
From a grassroots caregiving effort to a multi-program foundation, our impact has grown in phases, each building on the last.
Where it began
Zalika Africa Foundation was established to train family and community caregivers, rooted in the belief that every vulnerable person deserves dignity and support.
Strengthening community health
Our work grew to identify vulnerable populations and link them to essential health and social support services across more communities.
Skills, climate, and advocacy
We launched youth and women's skills training through the Zalika Africa Institute and began community-led climate action initiatives.
Looking ahead
We are working toward our next milestones: reaching more counties, training more youth, and deepening our climate resilience programs.
Accountability behind every number.
We take a structured, community-informed approach to monitoring and evaluation, so our data reflects what is genuinely changing in people's lives.
Measure
Collecting data and community feedback across every program.
Evaluate
Reviewing outcomes against our goals with transparency.
Improve
Refining programs based on what the evidence shows.
Transform
Turning consistent learning into lasting community change.
Collaboration multiplies impact.
Our work is made possible through collaboration across sectors. We welcome partners across the following categories.
Healthcare Partners
Corporate Partners
Educational Institutions
Community Organisations
Government Collaborations
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Our programs are aligned with several UN Sustainable Development Goals, connecting local impact to global progress.
See the evidence for yourself.
Our reporting resources are being prepared for publication. Reach out and we'll be glad to share what's available.
Your Support Creates Lasting Change
Every caregiver trained, every young person empowered, and every community strengthened begins with people who choose to make a difference.