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Kindred Hearts
About Kindred Hearts

Our Story of
Compassion

Founded on the belief that every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and hope. For over two decades, we've been dedicated to transforming lives through sustainable impact.

Our founder speaking at a community event
Children we've helped
Our Journey

Two Decades of Impact

What began as a small initiative by a group of passionate individuals has grown into a global movement. Our founder, Dr. Sarah Chen, started Kindred Hearts after witnessing the devastating effects of poverty during her medical mission in Southeast Asia.

Today, we operate in over 50 countries, with a team of dedicated professionals and thousands of volunteers working tirelessly to create sustainable change in communities that need it most.

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Foundation Established

Started with a small team of 5 volunteers in New York.

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Global Expansion

Extended our reach to 15 countries across 3 continents.

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Education Initiative

Launched our flagship education program serving 50,000+ students.

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1 Million Lives

Reached the milestone of positively impacting 1 million lives.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Compassion

We lead with empathy, understanding that every individual deserves kindness and respect.

Community

We believe in the power of collective action and building strong, resilient communities.

Sustainability

Our solutions are designed for long-term impact, not just short-term relief.

Innovation

We constantly seek new and better ways to address complex challenges.

Integrity

Transparency and accountability are at the core of everything we do.

Global Mindset

We embrace diversity and work across borders to maximize our impact.

Meet The Team

Leadership

Our diverse team brings together decades of experience in nonprofit management, international development, and community building.

Dr. Sarah Chen

Dr. Sarah Chen

Founder & CEO

Michael Okonkwo

Michael Okonkwo

Chief Operations Officer

Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Director of Programs

James Whitfield

James Whitfield

Head of Partnerships

Trusted By

Our Partners

UN
WHO
UNICEF
ICRC
BMGF
FF