SOCIAL IMPACT & INNOVATION
Kenan promotes inclusive and innovative development by focusing on the key areas of strengthening civic engagement, improving community health and well-being, and advancing sustainable livelihoods. Our main aim is to foster active civic participation and empower individuals within communities, in order to create opportunities for sustainable and resilience growth and progress across all segments of society.
Our current focus .
Civic Engagement & Active Citizenship
Strengthen individuals and organizations that work on social advocacy and peacebuilding, such as local CSOs and civic leaders. Promote active citizenship among youth and women—both locally and regionally—by empowering them to participate meaningfully in society, through developing strong leadership skills, and engage in community-led initiatives that drive positive social change.
Public Health & Wellbeing
Strengthen community health systems by building the capacity of community health volunteers (CHVs) and medical personnel, especially in underserved areas. Our programs also aim at empowering youth—particularly adolescent girls—and women, including factory workers and migrants, with knowledge and access to sexual and reproductive health, mental wellness, and nutrition services.
Sustainable Livelihoods
Promote sustainable livelihoods by equipping local communities with entrepreneurship skills and promoting financial independence. Our programs focus on fostering innovation developed by local enterprises with the aim of reducing local communities’ reliance on external aid by empowering them with essential knowledge and skills to achieve sustainable financial independence, and for them to be able to withstand economic and environmental challenges thus, ensuring long-term socio-economic and environmental resilience.


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What people are saying about Kenan.
The words of civic leaders, health volunteers, and community members reflect how Kenan fosters inclusive development, public health, and sustainable livelihoods. Their stories demonstrate how access to knowledge, leadership opportunities, and community-driven solutions strengthen resilience and enable people to thrive in a more inclusive, sustainable society.
"After the training, I felt proud of myself and looked at myself differently. Gaining a new set of skills makes me feel that I am still active."
"This project helped me understand my business's strengths and weaknesses as well as the opportunities to take it to the next level."
"This project helped me understand my business's strengths and weaknesses as well as the opportunities to take it to the next level."
Youth BeyondBorders Project
I have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge, and I was able to take initiative in my community. The program provided us with what exceeded my expectations.
Printing Business
WE Inspire Project
We have gained a deeper understanding of our customers through business analysis training. It helped us identify who our target customers are and where we can reach them.
I learned a great deal more about environmental issues and the ways to address them. Most importantly, through the connections and networking provided by the YSEALI program, we have jointly arrived at solutions to climate crisis challenges, which will have profound impacts in our communities.
Chumchon Harapan Project
The Chumchon Harapan curriculum sparked the idea of designing new
teaching methods.
I learned to incorporate community resources into our
teaching plan, and this became
an invaluable asset.