About Hope Rekindled Initiative

Our Story

Hope Rekindled Initiative (HRI) is founded on two principles: to be a youth-led and a youth-serving organization primarily to provide opportunities and equip youths to be active and strong agents of transformation in their communities.

Our Mission

To build the capacity of young people through civic engagement, health education, leadership development, and climate resilience.

Our Vision

A just, healthy, and engaged society where all youth are empowered to realize their full potential.

Our Core Values

Youth-Centeredness

Empowering young people to lead, decide, and drive change.

Integrity & Accountability

Upholding transparency, honesty, and ethical leadership.

Inclusivity & Diversity

Embracing all voices, cultures, and abilities with respect.

Collaboration & Innovation

Working together creatively to solve community challenges.

Sustainability

Ensuring long-term impact for people, planet, and progress.

Our Team

Meet Our Team

Hawa Maria Kone

Hawa Maria Kone

Founder/Chief Visionary Officer

"HRI is where I fulfill my purpose, positively impacting the lives of many adolescents and young people."

Future Hope: "To expand beyond the borders of Kisumu County and Kenya as a whole."

Partnership and Fundraising Officer

Partnership and Fundraising Officer

"I am passionate about connecting local people and resources to meaningful causes. My work at HRI is about building lasting relationships, securing vital funding, and creating collaborations that amplify the impact made."

Mamedou Cheick

Mamedou Cheick

Project Manager

"I am dedicated to community development, at HRI, I manage the Young Kenya Youth Works Project with an ambitious target of reaching 5,000 young people each month."

Beauttah Vugutsa

Beauttah Vugutsa

Programs Supports Officer

"Advocate for Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health (AYSRH), Mental Health, and GBV."

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Risper Omollo

Risper Omollo

Advocacy Officer

"Passionate Advocacy Officer committed to advancing social justice and policy influence."

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Collins Odiwour

Collins Charles Odiwour

Programs Lead

"Experienced programs lead focused on youth empowerment. Leads community-rooted programs across Western Kenya."

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Our SDG Focus Areas

SDG 3

Good Health & Well-being

SDG 4

Quality Education

SDG 5

Gender Equality

SDG 8

Decent Work & Growth

SDG 13

Climate Action

SDG 17

Partnerships

Our Valued Partners

Plan

Plan International

CF

Camaraderie Foundation

Smile

Make me Smile

BREAK

BreakthroughAction

MSU

Maseno University

GLUK

Great Lakes University

KISUMU

Kisumu County

USAID

USAID

KHRC

Kenya Human Rights Commission

HEDSO

HEDSO

MOE

Ministry of Education

AMWIK

AMWIK

P&G

P&G

NGEC

NGEC

Riley

Riley Orton Foundation

FD

Front Line Defenders