About Us
Using art to inspire hope
In 2017, a story of a family that was desperate for their beloved baby in need of medical assistance. Our founder, due to her platform, an art based page, was asked to help raise awareness to fundraise for the family. She reached out to four other artists and did an awareness campaign through art. An event was planned where wellwishers both in physical and virtual could come together to aid the family. Through collaboration funds were raised and the family aided, unfortunately the baby passed away on the day of the event. This unfortunate case resonated with Mirfat, she then decided in collaboration with the other 4 artists to officially create an organisation where Art can be utilised to give back to the community.
It has been 6 years since that first case, our focus and our team has grown (members, volunteers and donor community) has evolved from aiding orphans to general orphan care (nutrition, health, access to education, access to safe and clean water, shelter, and general wellbeing), education for orphans and underprivileged children, water accessibility, relief aid; drought in Kenya, food aid Palestine & Yemen, medical camps and sadaqatul jariyah. We have impacted over 67,026 individuals and are striving to make a difference in many more lives.
Our Vision
An empowered society that is sustainably independent.
Mission
We serve orphans and underprivileged individuals in this society through enabling a conducive environment by providing education, nutrition, access to safe water and general relief to allow them to thrive. This allows us to encourage and ensure individual sustainability in the long term.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDG)
End poverty in all its forms everywhere. Provide access to basic human needs; food, shelter, clothing, water…
Providing humanitarian relief; battling extreme hunger and malnutrition in severe food insecurity areas…
Ensure inclusive education to enable upward social mobility and end poverty. Battling education disparity…
Clean water & sanitation : Providing access to safe water for billions of people who lack this basic need. Encourage hygiene…
Team Members
Mirfat Mahmoud
Founder & Chairperson
Why did I join the Artistic Hope team?
Deeply moved by the desire to help those less fortunate, she founded the Artistic Hope Organisation with a team of artists, whose aim was to raise funds through art, and give back to the community. Her efforts and drive have been the cornerstone to AHO.
Get to know me…
Student at University of Nairobi pursuing a Bachelors in Business Commerce. An artist, digital creator, and food lover. Her drive to always put the needs of others before her own exudes effortlessly in all activities taken within the scope of the organisation, as well as in her day-to-day life. Selfless and empathetic, with the will to cause positive change to the society with whatever means necessary.
Why did I join the Artistic Hope team?
Joined Artistic Hope as a volunteer in the first year in university. He witnessed the fierce urge and desire in the team to bring about change and empower the less fortunate, which inspired him to seek out a more involved role within the organisation. Willing and able to assist the organisation reach its full potential and being part of that journey.Get to know me…
Student at Kenyatta University pursuing a Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery. Driven and dedicated to health initiatives. Love for adventure and motorbikes. A charming, ambitious and caring person that is ready to serve humanity! Abdulrahman Khalid Timimi
Vice Chairperson (Nairobi Division)
Neemat Abdulhakim Salim
Operations Manager
Why did I join the Artistic Hope team?
She wanted to make a bigger impact than just giving. Currently caters to operations of the organisation on a daily basis. Her knowledge, empathy and dedication continues to be seen through her work in making a difference to each individual in need.Get to know me…
Student at University of Nairobi pursuing a Bachelors in Business Commerce. Creative and passionate about self image. Bubbly personality that can captivate. Positive mindset on life and giving back to the community!Why did I join the Artistic Hope team?
Admiration towards the organisation drew him to join and be an active member taking up a role to dedicate his time and resources to ensuring activities run smoothly. His wish was to play a role in giving back by whichever means, mainly focusing on assisting the operations department that ensures he is heavily involved in the back end of the organisation. Which allows him to give back to society.
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Multitalented and ambitious young man that dabbles in many projects/ businesses.
Calm and collected personality, friendly and warm, can put a smile on your face any day!
Swaleh Mahmood Kaloo
Secretary
Safiye Khalid Timimi
Finance Manager
Why did I join the Artistic Hope team?
Interacted with Artistic Hope as a volunteer initially and wholeheartedly joined to make an impact to the less fortunate. Readily shared her skills in accounts and finance which have been a guideline to ensuring the organisation has a financial path to follow to achieve its goals. This has actively contributed to the growth of the organisation and her fulfilment in her dedication.
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A professional young lady, who is an accountant by profession. Many mistake her to be reserved but her true dedication to the organisation has shown her warmth and love to help those in need. Loves to travel and an enthusiast for her taste buds!
Why did I join the Artistic Hope team?
One of the first recruits of the organisation who saw the potential of what Artistic Hope can do. He believes that working together to do good for others is what motivated him to join Artistic Hope. Through his skills in content creation and marketing he has actively taken up the role of marketing to ensure Artistic Hope reaches a wider audience that is ready to join hands to help the less fortunate.
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Retail store manager of The Kooples. Talented in the arts, content creation and management. Focused on ensuring others feel and look good in the betterment of their lives.