1996
In 1996, a group of local professionals came together and identified the need to be registered as an organization to support local initiatives targeting the poor and marginalized communities. Their vision was to bridge a development gap they had recognized, specifically focusing on alleviating poverty in underserved areas.
1997
Successful registration of Support for Tropical Initiatives in Poverty Alleviation on 25th September 1997 by NGOs Coordination Board of Kenya (now Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority) providing a platform need to address the gap in development.
2000
Our first outreach program, serving Single Parents in Migosi Ward, Kisumu East Sub County marked a key milestone in our mission to support marginalized communities and make an immediate impact in their lives
2005
We partnered with local grassroot structures, District Departments, networks, consortiums and likeminded organisations to amplify our outreach programs creating lasting positive change in rural and underserved areas.
2009
We expanded to Somaliland, Puntland and South Central Somalia to strengthen capacities of communities using PICD Concept to increase active participation in decision making in the delivery of social services and ownership of development opportunities at community levels.
2022
Through our outreach and empowerment programs, we impacted over 100,000 people, improving their livelihoods and providing hope for a better future.
2024
Our past performance and the emergent opportunities presenting post COVID pandemic, directs our focus to resilient climate smart innovation and technology as a new area to delve into.