Our Partners Around the World

About

The Spykman Foundation is a Dutch philanthropic organization with a long-standing commitment to community development in East and Central Africa. Through strategic grants and partnerships, the foundation channels resources toward initiatives that address the root causes of poverty and inequality across the Great Lakes Region.

Joint Projects with ATN-K

1. 1

   Community Development Grant Support

   2021–Present

   Providing sustained funding for ATN-K's multi-sector community development programs across Homa Bay County.

2. 2

   Great Lakes Region Initiative

   2022

   Supporting cross-border humanitarian coordination and community resilience programs in the Lake Victoria Basin.

About

Water Mission is a US-based Christian engineering nonprofit that designs and builds safe water solutions for people in developing countries and disaster areas. In Kenya, Water Mission has partnered with ATN-K to deliver transformative water infrastructure in some of the most water-scarce communities in the Lake Victoria Basin.

Joint Projects with ATN-K

1. 1

   Atela Borehole & Solar Water Supply

   2018

   Co-implementation of a solar-powered borehole and distribution network at Atela Location, Kabondo — now providing clean water to over 5,090 people including three schools.

2. 2

   Water Point Management Training

   2019

   Training community water management committees to operate, maintain, and sustainably manage water infrastructure.

About

ToolsToWork is a Dutch organization that collects, refurbishes, and distributes professional tools and equipment to vocational training institutions and small enterprises in developing countries. By equipping learners with real, industry-standard tools, they help bridge the gap between training and employment.

Joint Projects with ATN-K

1. 1

   Vocational Tool Provision — Homa Bay

   2021

   Supplying refurbished professional tools and equipment to vocational training centers across Homa Bay County, enabling practical skills training in carpentry, tailoring, and construction.

2. 2

   ICT Equipment for Schools

   2021

   Co-provision of computers and ICT equipment to Nyabondo Girls Boarding Primary School and Jwelu Vocational School.

About

The Irish Quakers, through their Faith in Action program, channel the Quaker commitment to peace, equality, and social justice into practical development work across Africa. Their support for ATN-K reflects a shared belief in empowering communities to drive their own development with dignity and self-determination.

Joint Projects with ATN-K

1. 1

   Youth Vocational Skills Support

   2023–Present

   Funding vocational training programs equipping young people in Homa Bay County with certified skills in ICT, agribusiness, tailoring, and construction.

2. 2

   Community Resilience Fund

   2022

   Providing emergency and recovery support to vulnerable households affected by economic shocks in the Lake Victoria Basin.

About

Catalyst+ Canada is a Canadian development organization that partners with grassroots CBOs in sub-Saharan Africa to catalyze community-led change. They provide strategic funding, program design support, and capacity building to organizations like ATN-K that are already embedded in the communities they serve.

Joint Projects with ATN-K

1. 1

   Community-Led Development Grant

   2022–Present

   Multi-year strategic funding supporting ATN-K's community development programs with a focus on livelihoods, food security, and women's economic empowerment.

About

The Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay is one of the most established community institutions in the region, with a network of schools, health facilities, and social welfare programs spanning decades. As a local partner, the Diocese provides ATN-K with community access, institutional credibility, and co-implementation capacity for programs across the region.

Joint Projects with ATN-K

1. 1

   Community Health & Education Co-Implementation

   2019–Present

   Long-standing co-implementation of health outreach and educational support programs through the Diocese's network of schools and health facilities in Homa Bay County.

2. 2

   Social Welfare & Vulnerable Household Support

   2021

   Joint social welfare programs targeting orphans, widows, and households affected by HIV/AIDS across the Diocese's coverage area.