Young innovators
Launched several innovation empowerment programs
Leadership
You can support us to grow more inspiring leaders
Environment
How might we save our environment for the future generations
Welcome to Grow with Maya Initiative
Our Story
Grow with Maya Initiative, Non-Profit Organization
The Grow with Maya Initiative by Ipharhona empowers children to drive environmental protection and innovation in food justice. It promotes healthy food access, sustainable wellbeing, and youth leadership to support vulnerable families and elderly groups. By nurturing responsible young leaders, the initiative fosters innovation in schools and communities while advocating for a safe environment and lasting change in Uganda.
Our Mission
To raise awareness and empower children with knowledge and resources required to harness simple agriculture practice in schools and at home to create healthier food and generate sustainable income
- Food security
- Innovation
Maya Amarri Mbabazi
Founder
Maya Amarii Mbabazi is a prominent young Ugandan innovator, climate activist, and former beauty queen known for her work in STEM and environmental conservation.
Maya has also developed innovative projects like the "Maya Rover," a self-driving car concept, artificial intelligent traffic control system and is an advocate for climate justice.
Make an impact.
Save lives.
Our Causes
Children Education
To train young leaders as ambassadors of a safe environment for good using a sustainable approach.
Trained: 12,731
Goal: 50,000
Poverty alleviation
To alleviate poverty through building, and empowering the communities to produce adequate amounts of food.
Homes reached: 413
Goal: 5,000
Tree planting
To plant especially fruit growing trees and vegetables for vulnerable elderly people by young children
Trees planted: 15,080
Goal: 1000,000
Volunteer
About Ambassadors program
Ambassadors are selected from schools and communities to advocate for healthy food access, climate action, and sustainable wellbeing of children and vulnerable families. They serve as role models, raising awareness, leading projects on food justice, and inspiring peers to adopt eco-friendly and innovative practices.
What is new?
November 12, 2022
The Grow with Maya Initiative is proud to launch the Ambassadors Program, a children-led movement that empowers young people to become champions of the environment, innovation, and community wellbeing.
October 20, 2024
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The Creative Child Foundation proudly celebrates the launch of SDGs Call to Action, a powerful new book by Maya Amarri Mbabazi, an 11-year-old leader passionate about environment, innovation, and social responsibility.
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