Six units.
One ecosystem.
At Open Gate Foundation, our work is organized through dynamic units/arms — each focused on a key area of transformation. From women's empowerment to climate resilience, disability inclusion to youth leadership, these projects form a powerful ecosystem that uplifts communities, protects rights, and builds sustainable futures.
A connected ecosystem of transformation.
Explore each unit below to see how Open Gate Foundation turns its vision into practical action across communities in Kenya.
Women Empowerment
- Organizing women into clusters of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to lead in economic, social, political, and reproductive health empowerment.
- Economic: skills training and microloans
- Social: Family Circles Care Model for health, sanitation, nutrition & education
- Political: advocacy, participation & rights awareness
- Reproductive health: access to services that safeguard women's health and agency
Human Rights
- Promoting justice and accountability through:
- Human rights education
- Community support to claim rights and access services
- Advocacy for children, women, and marginalized groups
- Strengthening local justice structures
Disability Inclusion
- Empowering persons with disabilities via:
- Accessibility in education, health, and livelihoods
- Inclusive employment and skills training
- Advocacy for disability rights
- Inclusive reproductive health: equal access for women and girls with disabilities
Youth Empowerment
- Equipping youth to lead and thrive:
- Vocational training and entrepreneurship
- Civic education and leadership
- Skills for employment and innovation
- Youth participation in decision-making
Agriculture & Environment
- Building climate resilience through:
- Foundations for Farming training
- Climate-smart agriculture for food security
- Community-led water, nutrition, and resource projects
Fiscally Sponsored Initiatives
We host community-led projects aligned with our mission. These initiatives benefit from our infrastructure while maintaining local leadership.
Hosting community-led projects
Our fiscal hosting model gives promising community initiatives the structure, accountability, and support they need while preserving local ownership. Explore the full journey on our Transition Pathway .
Four levels of engagement
Our projects respond to immediate needs while creating pathways toward resilience, capacity, and long-term independence.
Meeting Urgent Needs
During crises — food, water, healthcare.
Rebuilding Livelihoods
Helping families rebuild livelihoods and stability.
Building Long-Term Capacity
In education, enterprise, and agriculture.
Independent & Thriving
Empowering communities to lead and thrive independently.
Be part of the work.
Support initiatives that strengthen communities, expand opportunity, and help people build sustainable futures.