Welcome To (UMM)
Umoja na Maendeleo Mashinani (UMM) is a Swahili word which means unity and progress at the grassroots.
About Us
Umoja na Maendeleo Mashinani Organization (UMM) is a community-based organization located in Nairobi, Kenya. The organization is anchored on the belief that only when communities spearhead transformation we can realize solutions for our problems such as Unemployment, Mental Health Issues, Climate Change, and Skills Gap, thus extend a ray of hope within the community. UMM is passionate about building a healthy psychosocial and economic community through:
- Youth Empowerment
- Counselling Services
- Skills Development
- Climate -Focused Community Engagements
- Micro-Business Development
Vision
A center of excellence in developing empowered and healthy communities.
Mission
UMM is a non-profit organization that seeks to transform the community by promoting youth empowerment activities, providing psychosocial support, fostering life skills development, supporting small-scale enterprises, and building strong partnerships
Core Values
- Honesty and Integrity
- Stakeholder involvement
- Respect for rights, differences & human dignity
- Transparency & Accountability
- Continuous learning & improvement