About Rays of Hope Community
Empowering women, youth, the elderly, abled differently and vulnerable community dwellers through networking, education, advocacy, sustainable development and volunteer tasks.
Background Information
Mombasa Rays of Hope Women Group (alias Rays of Hope) is a non-profit, non-political, women-led organization. We are legally registered by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, State Department for Social Development. Our registration certificate number is 0040120 and registration number is CSD/HDM/MSA/2021/0040129.
Founded in 2018 and formally registered in 2021, we work to identify challenges facing women and communities and provide solutions through advocacy, networking, volunteer tasks, and sustainable development models.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our mission is to champion feminist principles and inclusive community leadership that drive transformational development. We create sustainable models to improve livelihoods, strengthen resilience and empower people of all ages to lead change.
Our Core Values
- Love
- Respect
- Inclusivity
Sustainable Models
What We Do
We champion positive change in both behavioral and transformational development by:
- Scanning and mapping immediate and long-term community needs.
- Collaborating with individuals and social projects for resource mobilization, networking, and advocacy.
- Designing programs and volunteer tasks that respond to vulnerable communities’ needs.
Our Objectives
- Foster access to quality education for vulnerable children, especially girls.
- Empower women and girls with knowledge of their rights.
- Equip women and girls with vocational and life skills.
- Promote financial independence through microfinance initiatives.
- Inspire women and girls to lead in community sustainability efforts.
- Promote access to water, sanitation, and hygiene for women and girls.
- Strengthen families through nutrition, healthcare, and household support.
- Promote art, culture, sports, and talent development for youth empowerment.
Volunteer Fields
We offer diverse fields where volunteers can add value throughout the year:
Our Location
We are located in Likoni Sub-County, Timbwani Ward, Mombasa County — a 15-minute drive from the famous Likoni Ferry crossing, on the route to Diani beaches.