Nuru
Social Entrepreneur
Jake Harriman
Founded
2008
MISSION
To eradicate extreme poverty in remote, rural areas.
Where they work
Kenya
BUSINESS MODEL
Holistic development model that delivers an integrated package of market-based scalable solutions and sustainable services in five areas of development (agriculture, water and sanitation, healthcare, education and community economic development (CED)). Nuru facilitates the project as a general contractor; cultivates local leaders who will eventually run the whole project; and exits within 5 years leaving behind a completely self-sustaining model that continues to scale to eventually have national impact.
Annual budget
US$2.8 million FY11 (Dec11).
Delivered to date
The pilot project in the Kuria district has enrolled over 2000 members; achieved a 75% community penetration; increased maize yields for members by 150%; established a village bank; and provided access to farming techniques and inputs. The project to date has impacted over 10,000 people.
Impact
The key indicator for the Agriculture program is increased income; Water and Sanitation- occurrence of diarrhea; Healthcare- under 5 mortality; Education- child literacy rate; and CED- ability to cope with financial shocks.
big plans
To empower a community with the tools to lift itself out of poverty within 5 years and leave behind a completely self-sustaining, scaling model.
Our investment so far
US$200k grant in unrestricted capital.
