ongata foundation
"Takawiri Island is not a theoretical project. It is a real place, with real people, ready for structured transformation."
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
Women-Led Agriculture
Scalable regenerative farm generating income for woman and improving household nutrition.
Community Health & Food
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Directly linking agriculture to health outcomes by supporting immunocompromised residents with nutricious food.
Digital & Knowledge Platform
Documenting impact to enable global partnerships and establish Takawiri Island as a replicable model.
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.
Why It Matters
Real people - Real impact
