We are so close! Help us finish building primary classrooms in Ayalagaya. Find out more 29.2% Raised: $74226 Target: $253500 Provide safe, efficient kitchens for all Ayalagaya primary schools. Find out more 30.8% Raised: $32674 Target: $105920 School children need sanitary bathrooms. Find out more 25.7% Raised: $104052 Target: $405200 Previous Next A Proven Model for Eliminating Poverty Read our annual report Our mission Karimu recognizes that poverty can only be defeated by tackling the three biggest challenges facing the poor. Our impact Karimu currently works within a relatively small area, but has made a huge impact there. Our approach Karimu believes the villagers they work with understand their problems—and can recognize effective solutions—more accurately than any outsiders can.