Nuru
Social Entrepreneur
Jake Harriman
Founded
2008
MISSION
To end extreme poverty in remote rural areas.
Where they work
Kenya and Ethiopia
BUSINESS MODEL
An umbrella holistic development model that delivers an integrated package of market-based scalable solutions in four areas of development (Agriculture, Healthcare, Education and CED) to improve the lives of member families in a sustainable way. Nuru doesn’t try to reinvent interventions, but instead acts as a general contractor of scalable, proven solutions in these four areas.
Annual budget
US$3.8 million FY12 (Dec12).
Delivered to date
15,100 people enrolled in training programs; 2,790 farm families doubling maize yields and 50% of those saving regularly.
Impact
104% increased in crop yields for farm households, 50% of them saving regularly with average monthly savings of 215 Ksh.
big plans
To operate in 15 new countries impacting over 1 million people within the next 10 years.
Our investment so far
US$300,000 unrestricted grants.
