About Bunny Hops
Bunny Hops is a youth empowerment NGO that equips young adults with the tools, skills, and opportunities to improve their lives and communities. Grounded in the principles of positive peace, Bunny Hops promotes entrepreneurship, leadership, civic engagement, and sustainable development.
Its core contribution to society is helping marginalized and underserved youth—especially those aged 18 to 35—unlock their full potential by providing access to training, resources, and support systems that foster economic self-reliance, responsible citizenship, and peaceful coexistence.
Target Beneficiaries
(18 - 35 years)
Primary: Young adults (18–35 years) from underserved, marginalized, or vulnerable communities in urban and rural Kenya.
Secondary: Youth-led organizations, grassroots community groups, educators, and local leaders who share our vision and can multiply impact.
Vision Statement
A society where young adults thrive economically, socially, and mentally through equitable opportunities, responsible leadership, and peaceful coexistence.
Mission statement
To empower young adults by fostering entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and sustainable livelihoods through programs rooted in the principles of positive peace, innovation, and inclusivity.
Core Values
- Integrity – We act with honesty, accountability, and transparency in all our work.
- Equity – We promote fair access to opportunities, resources, and services for all.
- Respect – We celebrate diversity and uphold the dignity and rights of every individual.
- Collaboration – We believe in the power of collective effort and meaningful partnerships.
- Empowerment – We enable individuals to unlock their potential through knowledge, skills, and support systems.
- Innovation – We embrace creativity to solve challenges and build resilient communities.
- Peaceful Coexistence – We promote harmony through dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
Strategic Goals
- Economic Empowerment: Equip young adults with entrepreneurial skills, financial literacy, and access to income-generating opportunities.
- Governance & Civic Engagement: Promote good governance, leadership skills, and active participation in community development.
- Access to Information: Foster free and responsible access to accurate, inclusive, and youth-relevant information.
- Sustainable Communities: Support local development initiatives that are environmentally and socially sustainable.
- Social Cohesion: Encourage tolerance, respect, and peaceful relationships among diverse groups.
- Capacity Building: Develop skills through mentorship, workshops, training, and educational outreach.
- Anti-Corruption Advocacy: Educate communities about transparency and accountability in both private and public sectors.
- Health & Well-being: Address mental health, reproductive health, and general wellness of youth in underserved communities.
Aims
- To reduce youth unemployment and underemployment by facilitating vocational and enterprise development programs.
- To nurture ethical and visionary youth leadership at grassroots and national levels.
- To contribute to policy advocacy in areas that affect young people’s rights and livelihoods.
- To partner with schools, government, and businesses in implementing youth-driven projects.
- To create sustainable models for rural and peri-urban economic development.
Founder's Note
When I look back at how Bunny Hops began, it wasn’t with fanfare; it was with frustration and faith. Frustration from watching too many brilliant young people in my community lose their potential to unemployment, division, and despair. And faith that something better was possible if we could come together, even with little, to do something that mattered.
Bunny Hops was born from the belief that youth don’t need handouts, they need chances. Chances to learn, to lead, to speak, to earn, and to build. I have seen firsthand how a single opportunity, a workshop, a book, a seedling, can spark confidence, connection, and change that ripples through entire communities.
We chose the name “Bunny Hops” because it represents motion; small, steady leaps forward. That’s what we’re doing every day. Whether it’s a digital skills bootcamp, a kitchen garden, or a peace dialogue, our mission is to ignite movement in young lives toward dignity, self-reliance, and peace.
This journey has never been about me. It’s about the incredible young adults who show up, stand up, and strive every day for better futures. It’s about the volunteers who give without being asked, the partners who trust in our vision, and the communities that continue to open their arms.
To our supporters, donors, and friends, thank you. Your belief fuels this mission. And to every young person out there who feels unseen or uncertain—you matter, your voice counts, and your leap forward starts now.
Noah Okema, Founder – Bunny Hops Youth Foundation
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