FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Understanding Friends of Dago
Answers to common questions about community leadership, giving, partnerships, volunteering, and accountability.
What is Friends of Dago?
Friends of Dago, Inc. is the U.S.-based nonprofit partner and global support platform for a community-led development ecosystem rooted in Dago Kogelo, western Kenya.
Who decides what the community needs?
Priorities are identified locally through Dago Dala Hera Self Help Group and community leadership. Friends of Dago helps mobilize resources, partners, technical support, and fiduciary systems around that local direction.
How can I donate?
Visit the Give page to review the current donation funds and choose the area that best matches your interest. If you are unsure which fund fits, contact us before giving.
How are donations and results accounted for?
Friends of Dago provides U.S. fiduciary oversight, budgeting, partner coordination, and reporting while local leadership oversees community priorities and implementation. The Impact & Accountability page explains the model in more detail.
Can I volunteer?
Yes, when there is a defined need and appropriate role. Volunteer engagement may be local, remote, or community-based and should strengthen existing priorities rather than create stand-alone projects.
What is Dago365?
Dago365 is being developed as an ethical, community-led immersion and service-learning pathway that prepares participants before arrival, centers local priorities during engagement, and encourages reflection and accountability afterward.
Can my organization partner with Friends of Dago?
Yes. Foundations, universities, companies, nonprofits, faith communities, researchers, and other institutions can explore funding, learning, technical, research, or program partnerships aligned with community priorities.
Where can I request reports or governance information?
Use the Resources page or contact Friends of Dago directly. Public materials are being reviewed and organized so current, verified information is shared rather than outdated records.