About the Foundation
A grassroots movement,
led from the coast.
Lulu Ya Jamii Foundation is a homegrown response to the real, daily needs of communities in Mombasa County and the wider Mvita Constituency.
Who We Are
Built by the community, for the community
"Give a hand, change a life."
What Drives Us
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
To uplift vulnerable communities across Mombasa County through economic empowerment, skills training and access to essential infrastructure.
Our Vision
Communities where every individual — especially women and youth — has the tools, training and dignity to thrive.
Our Values
Dignity, sustainability, partnership and grassroots leadership. We meet people where they are and walk with them.
Our Approach
Practical training, real partnerships, immediate job placement and infrastructure that lasts beyond a single project.
Our Story
From the coast, for the coast.
The foundation was born from a simple conviction: that lasting change is built from the ground up, by the people who live it.
What started as small community trainings in baking and sewing has grown into a coordinated effort across Mombasa County — drilling boreholes in Makande, Shanzu and Shimo la Tewa; training thousands in industrial sewing, pastry and photography; and partnering with Kenya Coast National Polytechnic to give grassroots learners formal, recognised certification.
Every initiative is grassroots-first. Every programme aims for self-reliance, not dependency. And every project begins with one question: what does this community actually need?