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About Us

Who We Are

Jiwo Paro is a sustainable finance organization dedicated to eradicating poverty and unemployment in rural Kenya by supporting women and youth through microenterprise. We provide training, affordable credit, and business mentoring to create a lasting economic impact.

Vision

To create full economic citizenship in Africa where women and youth in marginalized areas have universal access to finance and the benefits they deserve.

Mission

Enabling rural youth and women to achieve economic independence by removing economic barriers and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.

service

Our approach goes beyond financial support. We offer hands-on business coaching, market access strategies, and networking opportunities to ensure that our entrepreneurs have the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to succeed. By focusing on financial literacy and sustainable business practices, we help build a stronger, more self-reliant rural economy.

Our work is rooted in the belief that when women are financially empowered, entire communities benefit. By equipping women and youth with financial resources, we create a ripple effect that leads to economic growth, improved quality of life, and long-term stability. Join us in making a difference!

Work with us

We’d love to hear from you! Reach out for inquiries, partnerships, or support.

Our Team

Jiwo Paro team comprises a 5-person team with 40+ combined years of experience in microfinance, community development and sustainable livelihoods.

Dancan Onyango
Chief Executive Officer

A career banker with vast experience in financial inclusion.

Hermann Gams
Partner

Hermann Co-founded Dream Academia, based out of Dreamicon Valley, Austria. Additionally, he serves as a Project partner at Enpact Startup mentoring based out of Berlin. In his daily life, Herman loves to ‘Dream Big’ and discuss how the impossible can be made ‘Possible’

Phindile Tshabangu
CEO of Savant Technologies

CEO of Savant Technologies, a South Africa – based business with a strong focus on emerging and frontier markets.

Fakinyi Awora
Founder and CEO of Rockflower

Dedicated to increasing the flow of catalytic capital to invest in improving the lives of women and girls through the Five Keys of maternal and reproductive health, access to water and food, education, financial independence and peace and security.

Erik Onyango
Legal Counsel

Erik is legal counsel to the Prime Legal LLC, based in Chicago. He provides legal and business solutions across a wide variety of areas including intellectual property, employment and financial industry compliance matters. He holds Chicago-Booth MBA

Christine Ward
CEO of Rockflower

Founder and CEO of Rockflower—dedicated to increasing the flow of catalytic capital to invest in improving the lives of women and girls through the Five Keys of maternal and reproductive health, access to water and food, education, financial independence, and peace and security.

Hannah Nibler
Team Member

Founder and CEO of Rockflower—dedicated to increasing the flow of catalytic capital to invest in improving the lives of women and girls through the Five Keys of maternal and reproductive health, access to water and food, education, financial independence, learn more about it here and peace and security.

How to Get Involved

Partner With Us

Support our mission to transform lives through microfinance. Join as a corporate partner or sponsor a business to make a lasting impact. Your partnership can provide vital resources and opportunities for women and youth to thrive.

Donate

Your contributions help us provide business training, loans, and mentorship to more women and youth. Every donation fuels financial independence and creates opportunities for economic empowerment.

Volunteer

Be a part of the Jiwo Paro community! Share your expertise, mentor entrepreneurs, or support our programs in the field. Your time and skills can make a meaningful difference in the lives of aspiring business owners.