Skip to main content

About

Learn about our journey, our mission, and the people behind
Beyond the Vision Initiative.

Our Core

Our Vision is to create self-reliant, self-sufficient, and self-sustaining communities with a capacity to identify and lead their own development strategies.

And so we are on mission to break the cycle of generational poverty within the urban and rural poor by initiating and implementing participatory programs that give communities tools to Self-sustaining livelihoods.

Our History

  • Beyond the Vision Initiative (BVI) began with a powerful vision held by our founder, Jackline Musyoka, to empower individuals to rise above poverty. Starting in Machakos, Kenya, BVI initially focused on rural women’s groups, providing business skills and access to credit through sustainable livelihoods programs. We also supported vulnerable children with scholarships, conducted HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns, and offered famine relief.
  • By 2013, our work expanded to the Tassia slums of Nairobi, addressing challenges in education, hunger, and trauma. This led to the establishment of the Beyond the Vision Community School, a symbol of community-driven progress. Recognizing that education alone was insufficient, we broadened our approach to include nutritional support, mental wellness, and mentorship, creating a holistic model for growth.
  • In 2024, we launched our ambitious initiative, The Happy Place, in Laikipia County. This proposed boarding school and development center will offer a nurturing environment for children from underserved communities, integrating academic excellence, life skills, mental wellness, and cultural identity.
  • From our humble beginnings in rural Kenya to impacting thousands across the nation, BVI’s story is one of hope, resilience, and community-led transformation, guided by the belief in the power of dreams to change the world.

Our Values

Community Empowerment+ Integrity + Transparency + Innovation + Compassion
  • Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards in all our actions and relationships.
  • Moral Values: We are guided by strong moral principles, ensuring fairness and respect in all our endeavors.
  • Partnerships and Stewardship: We believe in the power of collaboration and are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us.
  • Accountability: We are transparent and accountable for our actions and the impact of our programs.
  • Creativity and Innovation: We embrace new ideas and approaches to find effective and sustainable solutions.
  • Transformation: We are committed to creating lasting and meaningful change in the lives of individuals and communities.

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated team is the heart of our organization. Meet the visionary leaders and passionate individuals who drive our mission forward.

The Board

Muchiri Wahome is a leader who blends business acumen with social dedication. He steered Deacons Kenya Ltd. to $18M+ annual turnovers, proving his executive prowess. Beyond commerce, he champions education, chairing Moi Equator Girls, impacting 600+ lives. His government service, marked by implementing performance management contracts, earned him a Head of State Commendation. This reflects his commitment to efficient public service. A fellow of the African Leadership Initiative, he consistently invests in community and his village. He is a leader who has proven that business success, and social impact go hand in hand.

Muchiri Wahome

Board Chair

Jackline Musyoka is a social entrepreneur who breaks poverty cycles in Kenya. Founder of Beyond the Vision Initiative, she delivers education, nutrition, mental health support, and livelihood programs. Her work empowers women and builds resilient communities. An iChange Nations Award recipient, Acumen Fellow, and Cherie Blair Foundation alumna, she’s a force for ethical, community-led change. Her leadership, marked by integrity and compassion, fosters dignity and opportunity.

Jackline Musyoka

Founder and executive Director, also Secretary to the Board

Beatrice Mbali is a powerful force for women's empowerment in rural Kenya. Drawing on deep experience from the Coffee Board, she champions economic independence through Beyond the Vision Initiative. Her leadership focuses on inclusive development, ensuring women's voices drive progress. She's transformed lives, fostering community leaders. A source of wisdom, she's a dedicated champion of sustainable livelihoods.

Beatrice Mbali

Board Treasurer

William Wambiru Njau is a public servant shaping Kenya's development. A fiscal analyst, he strengthens government policy, after advising Kiambu County. His US experience as a youth counselor fuels his passion for social equity. Currently pursuing a Master’s, he blends practical experience with academic rigor. As a board member, he guides Beyond the Vision Initiative with his public policy expertise.

William Njau

Board Member

John Skoog, President of Beyond Vision Foundation, bridges US support to Kenyan communities. Entrepreneur and former pastor, he drives capital projects and international partnerships. His faith fuels mentorship and education. Respected for integrity and cross-cultural skill, he empowers through sustainable, faith-based development.

John Skoog

Board Member

Get involved

Support our cause by donating, volunteering, or joining our ongoing campaigns