From Local Roots to Global Recognition

Picture a small team in a Kenyan county working day in, day out to keep girls in school, support young mothers, and equip youth with skills and confidence. That’s Undugu Empowerment Programs — born from a belief that real change starts with opportunity and dignity. Over the years, we’ve helped girls continue their education, made menstrual health solutions available where they were once scarce, and opened pathways to leadership and livelihoods in deeply underserved areas, and that mission got noticed! We’re proud to share that Undugu has been recognised as a Vetted Organisation through GlobalGiving’s Pathway to GlobalGiving program — a milestone that unlocks new potential for impact. GlobalGiving is a global nonprofit that connects grassroots organisations with donors around the world and offers tools, training, community learning, and credibility to those it partners with. For an organisation like ours, being invited into this community isn’t a certificate to put on a wall — it’s a bridge to a broader, more sustainable future. It means:

• Enhanced visibility. New donors and partners can find our work, understand it, and support it.

• Fundraising tools and training. We gain access to learning experiences designed to strengthen our strategy and reach.

• Trust established. Potential supporters know we’ve met a rigorous due diligence standard.

Recognition by GlobalGiving isn’t the finish line. It’s a commitment. A call to deepen impact and hold ourselves to the highest standard of accountability and transparency we’ve always believed in. We’ll keep showing up for our communities, now with a stronger voice and wider audience. To everyone who has stood with us — volunteers, community leaders, mentors, parents, and young people — this certificate reflects your resilience and belief. The best part is still ahead. Let’s build it together.