Owli Africa – Connect Engage Change

Innovating Skills that
Empower Communities.

WE bridge the gap between talent and opportunity by combining digital skills, creative enterprise, and community-led solutions. From hands-on training and incubation to mentorship and partnerships, we nurture changemakers who are not only building businesses, but also strengthening local economies and driving social impact

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Expanding Opportunities for Sustainability

Through practical entrepreneurship training, digital literacy, mentorship, and community-based innovation, we support women small business owners and youth to grow resilient enterprises. Whether crafting products, teaching skills, or building local markets, our approach centers on dignity, ownership, and long-term sustainability.

Accelerating Growth
Through Strategic Planning

Our approach combines data-informed analysis, participatory design, and local context to help partners clarify their vision, strengthen governance, and align resources with long-term goals. From institutional strategy development and program design to monitoring frameworks and digital transformation, we ensure plans move beyond paper into measurable impact.

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Capacity Building & Learning

We are dedicated to empowering low-capacity community groups, including youth, women, and marginalized populations, by fostering professional approaches to socio-economic development and social change.

Innovative Technology

We support community. based organizations, women and youth groups through tailored mentorship and business development, with a focus on innovation and sustainable data driven approach

Community driven development

Our community initiatives address critical societal challenges. We engage in agri-business mentorship, environmental conservation, and educational support for vulnerable groups

Reseach & project management

We provide comprehensive project management support and. toolkit, acting as an intermediary for programs implemented through donor-funded and community-driven initiatives.

We engage and collaborate with young professionals and students who are deeply passionate about social change and community development. These emerging leaders are eager to gain hands-on experience while making a meaningful impact
in our communities

Explore our expertise

Strategic Areas of focus

our strength lies in our ability to blend consultative and participatory research methods with cutting-edge techniques to identify and address critical issues, optimize performance, and build long-term capacity. Our team utilizes a combination of innovative approaches designed to meet the unique needs of our clients and communities.

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Capacity Building and learning

We empower low-capacity community groups—including youth, women, and marginalized populations—by promoting professional approaches to socio-economic development. Through targeted capacity-building, we…

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Project Management and support

provides robust project management support, offering end-to-end services that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of both donor-funded and community-driven…

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Business Incubation & Entrepreneurship

We empower women and youth entrepreneurs through tailored mentorship and business incubation, with a focus on innovation and sustainable agri-business.…

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ICT 4 Development

Empowers youth and women with critical skills for the modern workforce: Enhances access to global knowledge and learning resources: Digital…

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Research and Innovation

we harness research and innovation to create lasting impact in underserved communities. Our work explores emerging solutions in education, health,…

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Volunteer and internships

volunteers and interns play a vital role in advancing our mission from education, health, advocacy, or innovation, our program offer…

To Be a Leading One Stop Aggregator for Project Management Solutions

INNOVATION HUB.

Owli Incubation Centre, will provide evidence based
cutting edge research and solutions that contribute to the success of community-based programs.

Owli Incubation Centre, is a strategic, multi-functional community hub aimed to foster innovation, education, entrepreneurship, and digital inclusion, the Centre will be a transformative space where youth and women are empowered through training, access to digital tools, and hands-on economic activities. The project supports the implementation of Owli’s Community-Driven Development (CDD) programs and will serve as a model for community collaboration and scalable impact.

Owli Incubation Centre

Our Mission.

To equip the most vulnerable and needy with the tools, skills, and opportunities needed to advance education, foster entrepreneurship, promote digital inclusion, and ensure equitable access to sustainable development.

Our Vision

Through Connect. Engage. Change., we envision a just and inclusive world where research and education drive the adoption of technology to enhance decision-making, promote equality, and empower communities.

Research projects

Research and Partnerships

At the heart of our work is a strong commitment to evidence-based solutions. We have actively participated in a number of impactful research projects that inform our programs and community engagement strategies.

One of our flagship collaborations is the Drivenet Kenya project, supported by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in partnership with the University of Bournemouth, which explores innovative approaches to youth empowerment and digital transformation in Kenya.

We have also contributed to several research initiatives on career development and youth livelihoods, including partnerships with Reimagine U, University of Surrey portugal, Kenyatta University Youth Enterprise, and the University of Maryland, where we supported the development and piloting of the Development Ethics Toolkit aimed at strengthening ethical practices in global development programs.

Featured Research

Digital Inclusivity for Women and PWDs in Kenya

DRIVE (Digital Reading for Inclusivity, Versatility and Engagement) was a collaborative research initiative funded by…

Digital Inclusivity for Women and PWDs in Kenya

Development Ethics Toolkit for NGOs

provides robust project management support, offering end-to-end services that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability…

Development Ethics Toolkit for NGOs

application of AI to help people navigate career challenges - Social Entrepreneurship