Women’s History Month

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March 2026

March is Women's History Month! Although women have been contributing to the history of education and public life for centuries, their recognition only started in the late 1970s. This month and always, we honor and celebrate the strength, resilience, and impact of women around the world. At Harambee Centre, we have hundreds of women who carry our mission on their shoulders every day behind the scenes to help us invest in creating a better world for women, children, and families in rural Kenya and Uganda. Meet four selfless women who provide transformational leadership in our work in Kenya and Uganda.

Madam Judith Naluyima, Uganda

Harambee Centre volunteer since 2014
Principal at St Andrews Secondary School in Matale, Uganda since 2016
Visited Portland, Oregon in 2018 on a Harambee Centre cultural exchange program
The Administrator for Harambee Centre’s sister school relationship between St Andrews Secondary School and Southridge High School in Beaverton, Oregon

Ms. Joy Wasilwa, Kenya

Harambee Centre volunteer for 15 years
Co-founder and Executive Director of Grace Resources for Community Action (GRECA) in Kenya
May be on the Harambee Centre Cultural Exchange Program in Fall 2026
Founder of the Najijali Project to educate teenage mothers

Ms. Lindah Sanyanda, Kenya

Harambee Centre volunteer since 2016
Founding chair of the Peace Ambassador's Club at Chwele Girls High School in Kenya, the sister school is Mountainside High School in Beaverton, Oregon
Visited Portland, Oregon in 2018 on a Harambee Centre cultural exchange program
Harambee Centre sponsored student by Dr. John Allcott of Eugene, Oregon
Licensed Clinical Officer (Physician Assistant) in Kenya
Medical student at Pwani University, Kenya, pursuing an OB/GYN specialty

Madam Agatha Kundu, Kenya

Harambee Centre volunteer since 2016
Principal at St Marys Secondary School near Chwele, Kenya
Grace Resources for Community Action (GRECA) board secretary
Visited Portland, Oregon in 2018 on a Harambee Centre cultural exchange program
Co-founder of the Chwele Girls High School (Kenya) and Mountainside High School (Beaverton, Oregon) sister school relationship

Women’s History Month

25th Anniversary Save the Date

This year is our 25th anniversary! Please save the date to join us for our bicentennial celebration on the evening of Thursday, October 15, 2026. More details coming soon.

With Gratitude,

Grace Kuto, Co-Founder and President, and the Harambee Centre Board

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Harambee Centre is a small grass roots non-profit organization based in Portland Oregon with the mission to connect the people of the Pacific Northwest with the people and diverse cultures of Africa. Harambee (Har-ahm-bay) is our name and our mission. It is a Swahili word that means "Let's Pull Together" for the good of community. Our mission is to connect the American people with the people and diverse cultures of Africa. With your past and continued support, we are achieving giant results with our quiet but effective approach to sustainable development in rural Africa. To continue your support, please consider a tax-deductible donation.