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Who We Are
About FARD
  • Mission Statement
    The Foundation Agency for Rural Development exists to provide opportunities to the rural poor and to empower them to realize and assess their situation and to take appropriate actions toward self-management.

  • Vision Statement
    The Foundation Agency for Rural Development seeks to contribute to and participate in the harmonious creation of rural communities that are fair, free, and empowered. We believe in and promote an individual's inherent right to equal access to and control of available resources necessary for a dignified life.

  • Strategies and Principles
    FARD is guided in its efforts by the following strategies and principles:

    • Community Organization and Participation: since community members are at the heart of our efforts and goals, their input and feedback is essential to providing appropriate and effective interventions.
    • Sustainability: FARD strives to realize a capacity building process where participants seek effective, lasting solutions that allow them to independently manage their lives.
    • Replicability: FARD serves as a model in on-going evolution and development so that other communities may adopt the same process and structure.
    • Collaboration: FARD advocates and coordinates partnerships among organziations and networks in order to promote resource sharing and to combat duplication of service.
    • Universal Rights: We believe that all people, regardless of age, gender, religion, or health status, deserve to live a dignified life and be empowered to articulate and meet their needs.
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FARD Board of Trustees
Name FARD Position Role in Community
Eddie Kimanthi Mwanzia Chief Executive Officer Social Worker/Advocate
Lilian Ndinda Kyengo Treasurer Teacher
Raphael Mumo Mutua Vice Secretary Accountant/School Bursar
Joseph Charles Mboko Vice Chairperson Head Teacher
Jackson Kasuku Mbandi Chairperson Business/sales Professional
Mary Kavete Ngali Member Social Worker/Nurse
Philip Mutisya Member Shipping Agent
Enock Makua Member Business Manager
FARD Staff
Name FARD Position Role in Community
Eddie Kimanthi Mwanzia Program Officer Social Worker/Advocate
Philip Kilonzo Program Assistant Social Worker
John Kavisi Accounts Assistant Accountant
Leonard Kilonzo Community Facilitator Community Leader
Fridah Musya Community Facilitator Teacher
Felistus Wavinya Volunteer Student
Esther Ndinda Volunteer Student
Cyrus Nzuki Mwanzia Volunteer Student
Our supporters
The foundation of our initiative lies in the participation of community members. The individuals who commit their time, energy, and resources even when they are scarce provide the dedication that supports the organization.

In addition to a international collection of individuals who have helped out in some way, FARD has and continues to collaborate with a global network of supporters, including ActionAid, Kenya; the Kenyan Agency for Rural Development (KARD), USA, Unicef; Kenyan Consortium of NGOs; Interconnection, USA; and others.
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