About KickStart
Our mission is to get millions of people out of poverty quickly, cost-effectively and sustainably. And, in doing so, change the way the world fights poverty.
How We Do It
Our mission is to help millions of people out of poverty. We promote sustainable economic growth and employment creation. More »
Where We Work
We’re currently concentrating our efforts in rural areas of Kenya, Tanzania, Mali and Burkina Faso. More »
Updates
As of November 1, 2011
| 606,800 | People out of Poverty |
|---|---|
| 121,400 | New Businesses Created |
News
January 24, 2012
KickStart Named to The Global Journal's Top 100 Best NGO List
In the first international ranking of its kind, this week KickStart was named one of the TOP 100 BEST NGOs IN THE WORLD by the renowned publication The Global Journal. KickStart was cited for "changing the way the world fights...
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December 8, 2011
KickStart Mobile Layaway Program Update
Innovative Financing for the Small-holder Farmer KickStart has designed and introduced an exciting new solution to get more pumps into action: micro-payments via cell phones. Mobile Layaway, marketed as "Tone Kwa Tone Pata Pump" (Swahili for "Drop by Drop Gets...
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