Lulu Thamani community gathering in Kenya

WELCOME TO LULUTHAMANI

We walk alongside communities, creating opportunities, strengthening families and helping people build lives they can thrive in.

For more than a decade, Lulu Thamani has walked alongside women, girls, families, church leaders and communities across rural Kenya, investing in the people, relationships and local leaders who make lasting change possible.

WHO WE ARE

Lulu Thamani is a faith-rooted nonprofit advancing holistic community transformation in underserved rural communities. We work through women and trusted local church leaders to address poverty, injustice, and harmful cultural practices, equipping communities with the spiritual, social, and economic tools needed for lasting change.

Our model combines practical development with biblical leadership, creating impact that is sustainable, dignified, and locally owned.

10+Years serving communities
23Counties reached
2,000+Women’s businesses launched
250+Religious leaders trained
120+Community outreach programmes
Our Work →
Women and community members standing together during Lulu Thamani work in Kenya
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COMMUNITY-LED. FAITH-ROOTED.

OUR APPROACH

Why Lulu Thamani?

Lulu Thamani was founded around running activities targeting women aged 18–26 from underprivileged communities in Kenya, helping them gain skills and expertise in entrepreneurship and business. Our work also includes practical guidance around child nutrition, parenting, emotional intelligence, spirituality and reproductive health.

01

Discover

Find Christ and build identity in Christ through the truth of His word.

02

Equip

Develop the skills, confidence and mindset needed for meaningful community social change.

03

Impact

Invest in community programmes that build on individual skills and gifts to create Gospel-centred social impact.

WHAT WE DO

We don't just want to help people survive. We want communities to become stronger.

Our programmes bring together economic opportunity, education, leadership, faith and community development to help people build stronger futures.

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Lulu Thamani church and community leaders certification programme
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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

Helping women build livelihoods that support their families.

Financial literacy, entrepreneurship, business skills, leadership and community development.

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TESTIMONIALS

Voices from the community.

Reflections from women, girls and leaders who have taken part in Lulu Thamani programmes.

01

WOMEN

“I used to wait for opportunities. Today I have the confidence and skills to create them.”

Through practical training, women strengthen financial knowledge, business skills and leadership, tools that can help them build more secure livelihoods for their families and communities.

02

GIRLS

“Because of this programme, I can see more possibilities for my future.”

Education, health awareness, leadership and support give girls more information, confidence and space to make informed decisions about what comes next.

03

LEADERSHIP

“What I learned changed the way I serve my community.”

Leadership and theological training equips local leaders with knowledge they can apply in churches, organisations and the communities they serve.

OUR JOURNEY

This didn't start yesterday.

2014

Lulu Thamani is founded.

Lulu Thamani begins with a vision to serve marginalised communities in Kenya.

2017

The work expands.

Partnerships with rural institutions expand, supporting women through financial literacy, leadership and skills training.

TODAY

A decade of community work.

Today, Lulu Thamani's programmes span women, girls, communities and church leadership.

And we're ready for the next chapter.

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THE NEXT CHAPTER

There is still
so much to do.

The work has grown. The need remains. And we cannot do it alone.

OUR 2027 PRIORITIES
01
WOMEN & LIVELIHOODS

Build stronger economic futures for women.

Expand financial literacy, entrepreneurship and business support for women.

02
GIRLS

Help girls stay in school and see more possibilities.

Support healthier, more empowered futures through education, awareness and leadership.

03
LEADERSHIP

Equip leaders to serve with knowledge and conviction.

Expand theological and leadership training for rural church leaders.

04
COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Reach more underserved communities.

Grow practical, health and development initiatives where support is needed most.

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THE NEXT GENERATION

Build what will sustain the work for years to come.

Strengthen the systems, people and partnerships required for the next chapter.

TRUSTED PARTNERS

We don’t do this work alone.

Our work has been strengthened by people and organisations who believe in the same possibility and choose to serve alongside communities.

11 partners &
collaborators
01
One Young World Peace Ambassador
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Dutch Embassy
03
Orange Corners Awardee
04
SheTrades Commonwealth
05
Amani Institute Fellow
06
Akili Dada Fellow
07
British Council Global Social Enterprise Alumni
08
The Pollination Project Awardee
09
Friends of Lulu Thamani
10
Kahawa West Baptist Church
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Kosmotive Rwanda
Lulu Thamani team standing together outdoors in Kenya

BEHIND LULU THAMANI

The people behind the work.

We are people who believe that communities deserve the opportunity to flourish, and that lasting transformation happens when people walk alongside one another.

Community-led Relationship-driven Rooted in Kenya