Who We Are

Social Uplift Africa (SUA) is a Kenyan non-profit organization working to improve outcomes for children with developmental delays and disabilities and strengthen the resilience of their families. We focus on practical, locally grounded approaches that equip caregivers with skills, connect families to appropriate support, and address barriers to household wellbeing.

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Our Mission, Vision and Operating Principles

Mission

Vision

Operating Principles

To strengthen caregiver capacity, improve opportunities for children with developmental delays and disabilities, and support families to build resilient livelihoods and healthier home environments.

A future in which children with developmental delays and disabilities can thrive, caregivers have the skills and support they need, and families have the resources and opportunities to thrive.

  • Evidence-Informed Practice: We draw on established evidence and monitor implementation to understand what works, for whom and in what contexts.

  • Locally Grounded Solutions: We work with caregivers, community organisations and relevant partners to develop approaches that respond to families' circumstances and priorities.

  • Accountability and Safeguarding: We are committed to responsible resource use, transparent monitoring, respectful engagement and protecting the dignity and safety of the children and families we serve.

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Our Team and Advisors

Experienced Leadership. Evidence-Informed Delivery

Social Uplift Africa’s leadership team brings experience spanning strategy, programme design and implementation, finance, technology, organisational leadership, partnerships, and monitoring and learning. As the initiative develops, we are intentionally building specialist capacity and partnerships in child and adolescent learning, safeguarding, and related fields to strengthen programme design and delivery.

Linda Ndungu: Strategy, Programme Design and Impact Lead

Linda has over 14 years of experience in strategy, programme design and implementation, including more than nine years in consulting roles. Her work spans strategic planning, results-based financing, programme diagnostics, stakeholder engagement, implementation design and performance improvement, with experience across organisations including Deloitte, Instiglio, Coca-Cola and Bolt. At Social Uplift Africa, she leads strategy, evidence-informed programme design, measurement, and continuous learning.

Hannah Fundi: Governance and Institutional Management Advisor

Hannah has over 10 years of experience in legal and regulatory affairs across multinational organisations in Africa, including roles with Deloitte and British American Tobacco. Her expertise spans legal and regulatory strategy, compliance, public policy, stakeholder engagement, and cross-border operations. She has advised senior leadership, managed legal and compliance risks, and worked with governments, regulators, and private-sector stakeholders. At Social Uplift Africa, she supports responsible governance, institutional integrity, and sustainable organisational growth.

Wangeci Ngetha: Technology and Digital Capability Advisor

Wangeci has over 15 years of experience across project management, business development, digital strategy and organisational transformation. Her career includes more than a decade at Deloitte, alongside leadership experience in entrepreneurship, governance, fundraising and business development. At Social Uplift Africa, she supports digital capability, programme execution, and the practical use of technology to strengthen delivery and prepare girls for an increasingly digital world.

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Join us in strengthening caregivers, supporting children with developmental delays and disabilities, and building resilient families in Kenya. We welcome collaboration with funding partners, community organisations and technical experts committed to improving child development and family wellbeing.