Empowering Communities. Creating Impact

Jatelo’s mission is to transform lives in underserved African communities through technology, sustainable development, and local empowerment.

From bringing Starlink internet to rural villages to unlocking clean water, AI literacy, and smarter farming — we’re bridging gaps and building futures.

Our Impact Areas

  • Digital Connectivity

    Donating Starlink-powered high-speed internet to rural areas, bridging the digital divide and opening doors to opportunity.

  • AI & Digital Access

    Donating refurbished laptops, and hands-on coaching in AI tools — empowering youth and entrepreneurs alike.

  • Clean Water Access

    Drilling solar-powered boreholes to provide safe, sustainable water sources for health, hygiene, and community growth.

  • Small Farming

    Donating seed, fertilizer, efficient hand-tools, and business coaching, to foster self-sufficiency through repeatable success.

  • Leadership & Youth Empowerment

    Training the next generation of local leaders to drive change, lead with vision, and uplift their communities from within.

  • Livelihood Creation

    Supporting community-led businesses and income-generating initiatives that foster dignity, ownership, and long-term self-reliance.

Since 2024, Jatelo Foundation has been a catalyst for change — rooted in the values of community, sustainability, transparency, and collaboration.

With your support, we can go further.

Together, let’s build a future where every village is connected, every child has clean water, and every leader rises from within the community they serve.

Our Work is Transforming Communities Across Kenya

At Jatelo Foundation, we are committed to creating lasting change. Through our projects, we’ve touched numerous lives, fostering sustainable development and empowering communities to thrive. We focus on innovation and technology. Here, our team meets with staff from Essaba Schools to learn about the impact of Jatelo’s digital enablement initiative.

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Lives positively impacted through our various initiatives and projects.
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Communities now have access to free wifi and clean water.

Jatelo Foundation Team at Essaba School
Our Projects

Transforming Communities Through Innovation

Explore our impactful projects that are making a difference in rural Kenya, from internet connectivity to clean water and small farming.

Starlink satellite internet connects rural villages and schools in Siaya and Vihiga Counties, enabling access to online education, health services and wifi calling. 

Starlink Internet Deployment in Sinderma Village
Borehole Water Project in Sinderma Village

On December 12, 2024, Kenya Independence Day, we celebrated the grand-opening of our first project, a community borehole (water) well and free Starlink, to serve Sinderma Village in Siaya County, Kenya. Situated on Tyson’s Farm, the road-side oasis provides easy access to the borehole for Tyson’s neighbors and is also on the footpath to school ensuring children arrive at school with a full jerry can.

Small farm assistance in Essaba Village

Jatelo helps small farms, farm smarter with productivity enhancers like seed, fertilizer and modern hand tools, increasing crop yields and promoting sustainable agriculture and self sufficiency.

Bridging the Digital Divide with Starlink

Jatelo Foundation is committed to leveraging technology to connect underserved rural communities. Starlink has made this possible. Our initiatives provide access to vital online resources, education, and economic opportunities, fostering sustainable growth and empowerment for all.

Here, students at Essaba Senior School use Grok AI to explore natural sciences, volley ball rules, and computer programming with the SCRATCH visual programming ‘language.’ 

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Students at Essaba Schools  connected to the internet thanks to  Jatelo..

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Increase in access to online educational resources in connected areas.
Kids sitting behind a laptop
Meet Our

Our Team

Get to know the passionate individuals behind Jatelo Foundation's impactful work.
Rebecca Etuku

Executive Director

Based in Mill Valley, CA, with a background in geriatric care and non-profit operations, Rebecca focuses the resources of our teams on the ground in Kenya.

Jeanne Lidigu

Director of Field Operations

Based in Nairobi, Jeanne builds relationships with local leaders and ensures community engagement in all projects.

Van Brady

CFO/COO

Based in Mill Valley, CA, with background in software engineering, Van keeps the machine oiled and ready to roll.

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