Tεnki means “Thank you” in Krio.
We express our gratitude by giving back to the community, and provide lasting contributions to the health, education and economic development of Sierra Leone
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Mission, Vision, & Values
To establish an online network of cultural exchange developed by the Sierra Leone community to invest in the future of our mothers and children.
We work to provide self-sustaining resources for improved health and education of the mothers and children in Sierra Leone. We strive to create a community where children are able to reach their fullest potential and pregnancy does not endanger the lives of women.
Our Values
We shine LIGHTS on the community and the possibilities for advancement in our country. We value:
Life
And the contribution of each person in the community.
Ingenuity
And critical thinking to provide novel solutions to complex problems.
Gratitude
For what we've received, accomplished and the blessings yet to come.
High Quality
Programming and health and education services.
Transparency
In all we do.
Self-Sufficiency
And sustainability.
Meet the Tenki Team & Board
From Sierra Leone, to the US, and back. Our journey started from a shared passion to empower others, transform lives, and bring a dream from its infancy into fruition.
Support Our Impact
100% of donations go directly toward equipment and sustaining in-country efforts for each initiative. Every single member of the Tenki team is a 100% unpaid volunteer.
Maternal Healthcare
Equips rural midwives with portable ultrasound tools, critical medications, and diagnostic clinical training.
Books on Wheels
Provides book circulation setups, reading mentorship, and nutritional support to rural children.
Sustainable Loop
A future effort to generate self-sustaining funds that support local artists and directly fund our Maternal Healthcare and Books on Wheels initiatives.