Octagon Foundation

Empowering communities

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Meet the Team

Fred Waswa

Group CEO

Lillian Kalela

Resource Mobilization/Patnerships Lead

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Pillar 1
Financial Literacy in Education Systems

The goal is to equip learners with lifelong financial skills from an early age.

Pillar 2
Climate-Smart Financial Education

Communities are supported to develop financial preparedness strategies for climate-related risks such as droughts, floods and crop losses.

Pillar 3
Youth & Community Economic Empowerment

The Foundation equips youth and community groups with practical entrepreneurship, business management and financial planning skills.

Pillar 4
Financial Inclusion & Access

This program increases awareness of the importance of savings, insurance and long-term financial security.

Pillar 5
Research, Policy & Advocacy

Evidence generated through programs and field engagement inform intervention design, impact measurement and policy recommendations.

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What Our Clients Say About
Our Volunteers

Brian Wekesa

Mto wangu Initiative

Participating in planting these trees gave us a real sense of ownership over our environment. Watching the green cover return reminds us every day that we are building a cooler, healthier future for the next generation.

Victor Malanga

Nairobi River restoration

Seeing the clean, flowing water return has completely transformed our neighborhood. This restoration didn't just clean up a river; it brought life, pride, and health back to our entire community.

James Kimani

Financial Literacy Clubs for Children

The change in my child’s understanding of money has been incredible. The club makes learning about saving and budgeting so fun and practical—skills they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Grace Akinyi

ECD Class Building Project

Our youngest learners finally have a safe, bright, and beautiful space to begin their education. This classroom has given our children the dignified environment they deserve to learn, play, and thrive.

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Checkout our upcoming full event list

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December 10, 2025

Thanksgiving Celebration

Westpark Suites, Ojijo Road, Parklands-Nairobi

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October 19, 2025

Unity in Giving Community Charity Event

Mathare, Nairobi

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