Who We ARE
Back to Basics (BTB) Is a Kenyan Non-Profit Organization Working With Wommunities To Restore the Environment, Strengthen Sustainable Livelihoods, and Build Resilience Through Practical, Community-Led Solutions
Our Work is Founded On a Simple Belief: The People Closest To The Challenges Are Often Closest To The Solutions
We Partner With Women, Youth, Schools, Community Groups, Government Institutions, and The Private Sector To Demonstrate Practical Approaches That Improve Lives While Protecting The Environment
From Urban Neighbourhoods To Rural Communities Across Kenya, BTB Is Helping Transform Local Ideas Into Lasting Action Through Environmental Stewardship, Circular Economy Solutions, Enterprise Development, And Community Partnerships
At BTB, We Don’t Believe Communities Need To Be Rescued. We Believe They Need Opportunities, Knowledge, And Partnerships To Lead The Change They Want To See
Strong communities are not built by waiting for change—they are built by people who choose to lead it. Every community holds knowledge, ideas, and untapped potential. When people are trusted to shape their own future, change becomes meaningful, lasting, and owned by the community itself
Every transformation begins with the way we think. When communities begin to see possibilities instead of limitations, simple ideas become practical solutions, and confidence becomes the foundation for lasting change. Changing mindsets is often the first step towards changing lives
Healthy communities depend on healthy ecosystems, just as healthy ecosystems depend on communities that care for them. When we protect the environment while creating sustainable livelihoods, we build stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities for generations to come
Mission
Improving Lives Through Inspiring Positive Change
Vision
Elevating The Capacities of Communities To Alleviate Poverty in Order To Achieve Sustainable Economic Empowerment
Core Values
Integrity
Respect
Professionalism
Humanity
Empowerment
Environmental stewardship
"Real change begins when we stop seeing health, livelihoods, and the environment as separate challenges, and start seeing them as one shared future”
Aisha Karanja
Founder, CEO Back To Basics
How We Create Lasting Change
We combine community engagement, practical skills development, enterprise support, environmental education, and strategic partnerships to create sustainable and measurable impact
Get Involved
Join Us In Our Mission To Create Sustainable Change. Whether You Choose To Donate, Volunteer, Or Become A Partner, Your Support Is Invaluable. Visit Our “Get Involved” Page To Learn More About How you can make a difference. Together, we can empower communities and transform lives.