​Small Solutions Big Ideas began in 2010 in response to the overwhelming challenges met by African countries with large youth populations and limited education resources.  At that time there was no internet, no cell phones, no computers in schools.  We answered that call and built a strong program by supplying laptops, internet, and new learning programs. 

​ Thanks to generous donors, we now watch our secondary school scholarship recipients go off to University with big ambitions, fund thriving Out-Of-School-Time programs for k-12, and we hope to build a new Educational Community Center with our partner Rise Kenyan Youth.  

Our Programs

Primary Education

 Since 2011, we have provided schools in Kenya with important resources, such as laptops, tablets, internet and learning tools and curriculums for technology, health, art, problem-solving, the environment and more.

Scholarships

SSBI provides Secondary School Scholarships that make it possible for kids to continue learning. We also refer to this as our Leadership Program, because this who we see emerging! ​

Out of School Time

Programs for youth at the Rise Kenyan Youth Center for experiential education and community-building

 
Annual Service & Safari Trip
 with Rise Kenyan Youth 
Join us! 
The Safari with Samantyl Travels was an invigorating and transforming part of the year's visit 
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Being among so much wildlife, witnessing lions tracking game,  bright pink flamingos lifting their delicate wings, elands, gazelles and antelope with curving antlers, and all the delicate shades of reds and browns, is something you can never forget.
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Pictures from our 2023 Trip

Joining us means making memories
of a Lifetime
Above New SSBI Board Member Kevin Woods during the 2023 Service Trip and Safari.  He's still smiling! 
Wildlife Photos of Laikipia Conservancy taken during the 2023 Service and Safari Trip by Kevin Woods, Mary Flaherty and Rose Hickey. 
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​Small Solutions Big Ideas is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Kenyan youth through education and technology.

Small Solutions Inc.  501c3 27-1515416
​3 Oak Street Newburyport MA 01950. (617) 320-1098​

​We'd like to thank the following Newburyport businesses for their ongoing support of our programs. ​
          -  Greg Coles African Dancers            - Brown Sugar by the Sea 
         - David Hall and The Tannery              - River Walk Brewery.       
    - Newburyport Art Association.                                                   
                 -  New England BioLabs                       - Greetings By Design        

Tapping the talent of youth is building our future and theirs.
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