About the Foundation
Who We Are
The Opondo & Osamaoda Foundation is a nonprofit initiative committed to improving community livelihoods in both the United States and East Africa.
We are incorporated as a nonprofit public benefit organization under the laws of the State of California — organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and developmental purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
We believe that every person, regardless of where they were born, deserves access to education, healthcare, and the opportunity to build a better life. That belief drives everything we do.
Our Mission
To promote entrepreneurship, protect vulnerable groups, and champion public health through targeted programs that create lasting change across two continents.
Our Focus Areas
Education · Health · Environment · Gender Equity · Sustainable Development
What We Stand For
Our Values
Community First
Everything we do centers on the people we serve.
Compassion Without Borders
Need has no borders and neither does our commitment.
Empowerment Over Dependency
We build capacity, teach skills, and create pathways to independence.
Gender Equity
Women and girls are the backbone of every thriving community.
Integrity & Transparency
We are accountable to our donors, our communities, and the law.
Leadership
Our Leadership
Milton Nyanda
Executive Chairperson
Joann Warioba
Vice Chairperson
Olga Harris
Secretary
Agness Nyanda
Treasurer
501(c)(3) Compliance. The Opondo & Osamaoda Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and developmental purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax-deductible.