PEN Kenya
Vision A Kenyan society with strong sustainable institutions that enhance equity and dignity of citizens. Mission: To enhance institutional capacity and cordination of partnerships for effective service delivery …
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Vision A Kenyan society with strong sustainable institutions that enhance equity and dignity of citizens. Mission: To enhance institutional capacity and cordination of partnerships for effective service delivery and citizens transformation. Values 1. Respect for human rights and equity PEN Kenya respects for the rights of all people to determine their own destiny and development, irrespective of ethnicity, social status, religion, age or gender. 2. Respect for the innate potential, and ability of all people to design their own destiny Our communities and stakeholders have the ability to design and make their own future. 3. Active participation & Engagements PEN Kenya respects the beliefs and wisdom of our stakeholders/ partners, applies participatory approaches that build upon existing knowledge and skills, …
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Vision A Kenyan society with strong sustainable institutions that enhance equity and dignity of citizens. Mission: To enhance institutional capacity and cordination of partnerships for effective service delivery and citizens transformation. Values 1. Respect for human rights and equity PEN Kenya respects for the rights of all people to determine their own destiny and development, irrespective of ethnicity, social status, religion, age or gender. 2. Respect for the innate potential, and ability of all people to design their own destiny Our communities and stakeholders have the ability to design and make their own future. 3. Active participation & Engagements PEN Kenya respects the beliefs and wisdom of our stakeholders/ partners, applies participatory approaches that build upon existing knowledge and skills, and ensures ownership and control of outputs remains with them. 4. Integrity PEN Kenya ensures that its assets and resources are used exclusively for the achievement of its mission and consistent with its values. We are open in all our transactions and accountable for our expenditures and impact. PEN Kenya Strategic Aims 1. To empower both citizens and public organizations for sustainability, effective partnerships and networking. 2. To promote effective citizen participation and policy influencing for social justice and sustainable development of communities. 3. To promote innovative and sustainable technologies and interventions that ensures that communities become more resilient to threats and vulnerabilities 4. To strengthen and enhance PEN Kenya's sustainability and ability to deliver on its development mandate more effectively and efficiently
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPEN Kenya is a registered environment nonprofit based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is registered with the NGO Coordination Board of Kenya. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 42/100 for environment charities in Kenya.
PEN Kenya has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 30 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Kenya is 42/100.
PEN Kenya is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Its registered address is P.O. Box 4932.
PEN Kenya is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Kenya.
PEN Kenya has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the NGO Coordination Board. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Vision A Kenyan society with strong sustainable institutions that enhance equity and dignity of citizens. Mission: To enhance institutional capacity and cordination of partnerships for effective service delivery and citizens transformation. Values 1. Respect for human rights and equity PEN Kenya respects for the rights of all people to determine their own destiny and development, irrespective of ethnicity, social status, religion, age or gender. 2. Respect for the innate potential, and ability of all people to design their own destiny Our communities and stakeholders have the ability to design and make their own future. 3. Active participation & Engagements PEN Kenya respects the beliefs and wisdom of our stakeholders/ partners... PEN Kenya is classified as a environment organization registered in Kenya.
Among environment charities registered in Kenya: PEN Kenya's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 is below the peer average of 42/100.
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PEN Kenya is registered in Kenya. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
PEN Kenya is registered in Kenya. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralEXPLAINER: Why Judges Break Pens After Death Sentences - Kenya Insights
The 42nd Birthday of Oleg Sentsov | A poem by Tony Mochama, Secretary General of PEN Kenya - PEN International
Without literary criticism, there’s no literary growth - Daily Monitor
Succession: Kibaki’s Hidden Wealth And Partners Revealed In Court - kenyainsights.com
16 organizations awarded Ipas Collaborative Fund grants for 2024 - ipas.org
President William Ruto throws the Constitution of Kenya to the dogs two weeks before celebrating one year since he was sworn into office - Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC)
PEN International joins PEN Centres worldwide in call for release of Chinese writer and journalist Dong Yuyu - PEN International
The journey towards curbing single use plastics in Kenya - Vellum Kenya
A chat with PEN’s chief in Nairobi - Business Daily
Quack or mortician? A patient’s view of T. Mochama - Daily Nation
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- What is PEN Kenya?
- PEN Kenya is a environment nonprofit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya. Vision A Kenyan society with strong sustainable institutions that enhance equity and dignity of citizens. Mission: To enhance institutional capacity and cordination of partnerships for effective service delivery and citizens transformation. Values 1. Respect for human rights and equity PEN Kenya respects for the rights of all people to determine their own destiny and development, irrespective of ethnicity, social status, religion, age or gender. 2. Respect for the innate potential, and ability of all people to design their own destiny Our communities and stakeholders have the ability to design and make their own future. 3. Active participation & Engagements PEN Kenya respects the beliefs and wisdom of our stakeholders/ partners, applies participatory approaches that build upon existing knowledge and skills, and ensures ownership and control of outputs remains with them. 4. Integrity PEN Kenya ensures that its assets and resources are used exclusively for the achievement of its mission and consistent with its values. We are open in all our transactions and accountable for our expenditures and impact. PEN Kenya Strategic Aims 1. To empower both citizens and public organizations for sustainability, effective partnerships and networking. 2. To promote effective citizen participation and policy influencing for social justice and sustainable development of communities. 3. To promote innovative and sustainable technologies and interventions that ensures that communities become more resilient to threats and vulnerabilities 4. To strengthen and enhance PEN Kenya's sustainability and ability to deliver on its development mandate more effectively and efficiently
- Where is PEN Kenya located?
- Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Is PEN Kenya trustworthy?
- PEN Kenya has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is PEN Kenya's website?
- http://www.penkenya.org
- Are donations to PEN Kenya tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Kenya under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.