Kenya

Michigan Fellows Africa Initiatives (MFAI) Uganda’s mission is to advance innovative problem-solving interventions that intentionally address life challenges for women and youth within the agriculture, health and education sectors.

Diversity and Inclusion Uganda, Ecourse4, Agri innovations Africa

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Kenya

Kenya Chapter

Michigan Fellows Africa Initiatives (MFAI) Kenya is a non-profit organization under the MFAI fraternity within its operations in Kenya. MFAI-Kenya brings together Kenyan Professional Fellows Program (PFP)alumni of the United States Department of State sponsored exchange program at Michigan State University (MSU). The PFP alumni undertake collaborative projects, community building initiatives and programs centered on supporting women, youth, persons with disabilities to realise their dreams. The Kenyan chapter was formed in February 2023.

Chapter Strategic Objectives

Improve the livelihoods of smallholders farmers, low income groups, women and youths through sustainable innovative practices of climate smart agriculture.
Share U.S exchange experiences, and amplify common values, norms and practices in work and service.
Encourage bold ideas and solutions that address life challenges through professional training programs.
Build synergies with academic institutions to advance evidence-based solutions that challenge systemic barriers to meaningful women and youth participation and equal benefit in agriculture, health and education.
Contribute to existing socio-economic efforts, systems and infrastructure from Civil Society Organizations and the Private sector by way of innovative programs that amplify diverse, equitable and inclusive opportunities for all.

Mission

To advance innovative problem-solving interventions that intentionally address life challenges for women and youth within the agriculture, health and education sectors

CORE
VALUES

Integrity: We are centered on trust, honesty and dependability.
Creativity and Innovation: We foster creativity by challenging assumptions and encouraging new ideas.
Empower: We aim to empower others to achieve their goals through capacity building
Equality: We believe everyone deserves equal opportunities.
Sustainability: Through sustainable agriculture production addressing climate change and food security
Diversity,Equity and Inclusion : Promote the representation and participation of all.
Impact: Immeasurable power of our shared values and collective effort to enact positive, ground-breaking change
Passion: With passion at the heart of everything we do, we nurture ideas, inspire excellence, and find creative ways to eliminate obstacles for cultivating growth.
Foster entrepreneurship culture -Creation of new income streams and financial independency