Kazi

Kazi founders Greg and Alicia didn't expect to find a new future in sub-Saharan Africa. Greg traveled to commemorate the end of a devastating genocide, and Alicia was taking an adventurous respite from the corporate bustle. But somewhere along their journeys, they were both captivated by the challenges present in everyday life for remote communities. They each recognized potential for change in the marketplace that could create a wide-scale impact. 

After meeting by chance in 2010, they discovered this shared passion, and joined forces. Through troubleshooting, conceptualizing, and collaborating for a decade, they discovered that consistent, everyday wages are the strongest transformative tool for a family and community.  So, they created this company.

Meanwhile, Modeste was completing his degree in rural development. While working with a female artisan support company in Rwanda, his aims to engineer a better future for his people brought him to a timely meeting with Greg.  He took the life-changing leap of applying for a program manager position with this new company and 10 years later, he’s woven his way up the ladder as Country Director, both witnessing and aiding in changing the lives of tens of thousands of people.