Dr. Stephen Juma, one of our senior partners, is dedicated to improving the lives of children in Kenya, an underdeveloped country in East Africa. He had the opportunity to receive a decent education in the United States. He earned his Ph.D. in Marketing from Virginia Tech several years ago and currently works as an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Southern Arkansas University. His sympathy for the underprivileged, along with his great academic career in the United States, inspired him to help the destitute in Kenya.

Mzima, Inc., a non-profit organization in Magnolia, Arkansas, was founded in collaboration with the Kenyan community. According to his perspective, Mzima means “life” in Swahili, Kenya’s native language. Mzima’s ultimate purpose is to break the cycle of poverty by assuring children’s access to school and empowering Kenya’s young. His social organization aspires to provide an atmosphere in which children can develop into healthy, educated, and resilient persons who will use their talents to benefit their communities and the globe. Indeed, malnutrition is a major issue on the African continent. His social project aims to eliminate hunger among youngsters in the country. This mission is consistent with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Programme. This ambitious vision cannot be realized without the involvement of the local community. As a result, Mzima has collaborated extensively with Kenyan communities to find long-term solutions to malnutrition and other fundamental kid needs. His commitment is to ensuring that every child can thrive in an environment free of health or gender hurdles that impede their education and personal development. Indeed, children represent the world’s future. Providing kids with adequate resources for growth and education lays the groundwork for a more prosperous and sustainable world, and Dr. Juma is contributing to this noble cause.

Author:Quyet Pham, Ph.D.