Who We Are
Ongata Foundation is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization registered in Kenya and rooted in the community of Takawiri Island, Homa Bay County.
Our work is grounded in one of the most underserved regions in the country—where food insecurity, limited economic opportunity, and public health challenges intersect.
We exist to build resilient communities through integrated, locally driven solutions that combine agriculture, digital access, and social empowerment.
What We Do
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security
Increase local food production.
Ensure access to nutritious food.
Create stable livelihoods.
Women’s Economic Empowerment
Economic rights and independence.
Create income through agriculture.
Promote leadership.
Digital Access & Global Connectivity
Share knowledge, data, and local insights.
Connecting communities and partners.
Build transparency and participation.
Takawiri Island is home to a resilient community facing systemic challenges—including high levels of food insecurity and one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in Kenya.
Ongata Foundation is not built as a short-term intervention, but as a long-term, locally anchored system—designed to create self-sufficiency, dignity, and opportunity from within the community itself.