Acha Foundation (Angaza Charity Foundation) is deeply committed to ensuring that indigenous knowledge remains a living, evolving resource for present and future generations. By focusing on knowledge, documentation, and transmission, the Foundation safeguards traditional wisdom, strengthens cultural identity, and promotes sustainable development.
Acha Foundation is committed to promoting indigenous knowledge, supporting communities, and encouraging environmental sustainability. Through literacy, cultural preservation, and conservation initiatives, we foster a deep connection between people, their heritage, and the environment, ensuring a resilient and inclusive future for all.
Acha Foundation exists to bridge the gap between past and future by connecting individuals to their cultural heritage and empowering them to shape their own futures. Through our literacy and language programs, cultural preservation projects, and community-based conservation initiatives, we help communities reconnect with their roots, ensuring they thrive in a sustainable and inclusive future.
At Acha Foundation, youth play a central role in shaping our programs and initiatives. We believe that young people are essential to the future of cultural preservation and environmental sustainability. By involving youth in media clubs, cultural storytelling, and leadership training, we cultivate leadership skills, creativity, and a deep sense of ownership over their cultural heritage and community development. Our programs inspire young individuals to document their traditions, promote sustainability, and engage in creative problem-solving for environmental and social challenges.
Acha Foundation partners with diverse indigenous communities throughout Kenya to promote the preservation of their languages, traditions, and cultural practices. By empowering these communities, we help ensure that their unique knowledge, traditions, and languages are preserved for future generations while supporting them in their journey toward sustainable development.
Short-term Documentation Expert
Community Empowerment and Sustainability Specialist
Center Manager, Acha Foundation Resource Center
Creative Designer
Acha Foundation operates through a community-centered and collaborative structure. Guided by a Board of Directors, the Foundation receives strategic leadership and oversight to ensure effective program implementation. A team of dedicated staff and volunteers specializing in literacy, environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and community empowerment drives our initiatives.
Acha values participatory decision-making, engaging community members, elders, and stakeholders to align efforts with local needs and priorities. This approach fosters collaboration, amplifies impact, and ensures the sustainable preservation of cultural heritage and environmental resources.
Acha works closely with local schools, community groups, and partner organizations to ensure its projects are inclusive and impactful. Key players include;
Media Clubs
Literacy Facilitators
Project Coordinators
Youth Participation
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