Who We Are and What We Stand For
About Nopar Foundation
Transforming Communities, Creating Lasting Change
Welcome to Nopar Foundation, where we touch lives in ways that create indelible memories. In the heart of North Alego, Siaya County, we’re pioneering an approach to community development that is both unorthodox and intentional.
We confront the most intractable problems in health, education, livelihoods, and climate change—not as outsiders, but as partners invested in sustainable solutions.
At Nopar, we believe in investing in what makes the most meaning to people. We address deep-rooted injustices with passion and innovation, starting in North Alego and extending our impact across Africa. Our commitment isn’t just to provide temporary relief—it’s to transform systems and empower communities to chart their own path forward.
Partner with communities and governments to create systems for communities to thrive.
A future of hope and prosperity.
- People-centred
- Rights-based
- Possibilities
- Service
- Humility
- Generosity
Our Story
The quality of life has changed in many parts of Africa. Communities have transformed and many changes have been experienced as a result of better access to education, health, and technology. However, in many other places, villages seem to have been stuck in the past. Poverty is rampant, preventable illnesses still kill people, access to safe water and sanitation is unavailable, children fail to complete school, progression to higher learning is limited, and environmental degradation exacerbates an already bad situation.
The above seems to characterize our community in North Alego, Siaya County. In this community of nearly 50,000 people, there is only one public primary healthcare facility with an average access distance of nearly 15 km. Whereas the number of primary schools has increased over time, secondary schools are limited. In addition, the quality of infrastructure in these schools is wanting. There are limited facilities for teaching science and other technical subjects. School dropout is high, especially for girls as a result of early pregnancy and distance in access.
Progression to higher levels of education is limited and college-level graduation rates remain low. In our community, incomes are low and poverty rampant which makes access to essential basic social services low.
The low-income levels lead to the inability of parents to take their children to better-performing schools whose costs they cannot afford. There is no running water and waterborne diseases are common. Due to deteriorating soil quality, food production is low leading to high levels of malnutrition.
Despite the above and many challenges facing our community, we believe that we can lay the foundation for a better future for our community. We believe in the power of communities to define solutions to their problems.
We believe that when we come together as a community, we can find solutions to our problems in health, education, livelihoods, and climate change.
Nopar was founded on the idea that as communities in North Alego, we have solutions to these problems. We believe that, by harnessing our collective efforts and partnering with others, we can turn the tide and create a more promising future for our community. We are convinced that the solutions we shall craft as a result of coming together could be a template that other communities facing similar challenges can replicate to solve their problems.
Through our work, we shall solve the most pressing needs of our community. We shall be responsive to our community’s needs and the solutions “by us” and “for us” will transform and leave an indelible memory in our community for generations to come.
Despite the above and many challenges facing our community, we believe that we can lay the foundation for a better future for our community. We believe in the power of communities to define solutions to their problems. We believe that when we come together as a community, we can find solutions to our problems in health, education, livelihoods, and climate change.
Nopar was founded on the idea that as communities in North Alego, we have solutions to these problems. We believe that, by harnessing our collective efforts and partnering with others, we can turn the tide and create a more promising future for our community. We are convinced that the solutions we shall craft as a result of coming together could be a template that other communities facing similar challenges can replicate to solve their problems.
Through our work, we shall solve the most pressing needs of our community. We shall be responsive to our community’s needs and the solutions “by us” and “for us” will transform and leave an indelible memory in our community for generations to come.
Our Focus Areas
Our Team
Our dedicated team brings diverse expertise and shared passion to our mission. Together, we combine local knowledge with professional skills to drive community transformation.
Julius Mbeya
Chairman
Martin Adede
Committee Member
Peter Otieno
Committee Member
Diana Achieng'
Committee Member
Felix Orwenyo
Committee Member
Ibraheem Otieno
Committee Member
Lillian Okwany
Committee Member
Shem Luo
Committee Member
Monica Oniare
Committee Member
Jacob Gwambo
Committee Member
Peter Okola
Committee Member
Jared Ouma Okello
Committee Member
Join us in crafting a Better Tomorrow
Your support isn’t just a donation; it’s an investment in a future where communities thrive, healthcare is a right, education is transformative, livelihoods are improved, and our planet is nurtured.
Join us on this remarkable journey of change and possibility. Together, we’re turning community aspirations into reality.