To discover, build, and ignite young people to become social-impact leaders who create solutions, build opportunities, and inspire others to lead change.
Kosi Africa is a non-profitable organization focused on improving Education, Leadership Environment, Pan-Africanism and community volunteerism. We are committed to mentoring children and the youth for a better future for our society.
We Discover, We Build, We Ignite, They Ignite.
We believe that every child has the right to access education across the globe. At Kosi Africa, we are committed to ensuring we reduce the number of student dropouts by providing the needed resources and supporting them with mentorship in their life journey. In turn, these children will impart change in society, igniting the candles of others.
To create more responsible, knowledgeable, and empathic leaders in our society with an innovative mindset.
By 2035, our vision is to develop 10 social impact projects that will create 10,000 social impact leaders igniting 1 million candles
Integrity
We are consistently honest, open, genuine, ethical, faithful, and realistic.
Leadership
The courage to shape the future of our society
Pan-Africanism
We embrace African culture and spirit.
Change the young mindset through mentorship
Redefine our ancient environment
Develop creative and innovative young leaders
Empower the less privileged in education
Promote the Pan-African spirit and culture
Wycliffe Barasa
CEO & Co-founder
Tabitha Nyariki
Co-founder
Lucy Mwelu
Head of Operations
Clara Kitungulu
Head of Legal
Felix Otieno
EduGreen Project Lead
Faith Saru
Donor Relations Associate Fellow
Michal Yvonne
Fundraising Associate Fellow
George Rugambi
Chipukizi Innovation Leadership Program Facilitator
Enock Diang'a
EduGreen Facilitator and Field Coordinator
Doreen Kirui
Chipukizi Innovation Leadership Program Program Lead
Jacqueline Wainaina
Chipukizi Innovation Leadership Program Facilitator
Vincent Barasa
Edugreen Facilitator
Samson Mugeni
Nursery Management Lead
Emmanuel Oroni
Transport and Logistics lead
Joel Ekisa
Nursery Manager Assistant
Nyasha Gwatidzo
CEO & Co-founder
During the last 35+ years, I have launched and built several successful multi-million pound social enterprises in the UK, which have generated a cumulative £180 Million turnover. I have had the opportunity to collaborate with other social entrepreneurs to set up new ventures together and impact thousands of change-makers worldwide.
Peter Burdin
CEO & Co-founder
As a seasoned international business and media executive, I mentor young entrepreneurs in Africa and the UK. Following a distinguished BBC career, I lecture on international journalism and work with a global group creating youth opportunities. I serve on Handicap International UK's Board of Trustees, advocating for vulnerable individuals' rights and dignity.
Lily Nyariki
Founder Afrireads Company Limited
I have over 30 years of experience in librarianship and mass communication, working with NGOs and international organizations like UNESCO and UNICEF. As the founder of Afrireads Book Limited, I’m passionate about promoting literacy. I’ve authored works on Kenya’s publishing industry and serve on boards championing child literacy while supporting book policies across Africa.
Dr. Carolyn Sealfon
Physicist and Learning Facilitator
I foster compassionate decision-making through scientific reasoning. I've taught at Minerva University, Princeton, and public universities in Ontario and Pennsylvania. Holding a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, I use student-centred approaches to promote wellbeing and lifelong skills. I co-chair the Cultivating Ensembles Conference, empowering diverse demographics through science.
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