Who We Are
Facilitating positive change in Africa with strategic partnerships and a focus on data-driven sustainable development.
Vision Quest is a dynamic advisory firm dedicated to driving sustainable development in Africa. Our operational reach spans across multiple countries, including Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Sierra Leone and Rwanda. We also operate in three cross-border clusters that span across several countries, namely Mandera (Kenya and Somalia), Moyale (Kenya and Ethiopia), and Karamoja (Uganda and South Sudan). By strategically partnering with government bodies, the civil society and the private sector, we tackle complex challenges to enhance citizen welfare and foster sustainable development.
Our Vision
To be the benchmark for delivering impactful solutions, guiding a region where data-informed strategies and continuous learning catalyze meaningful, lasting change.
Our Mission
To deliver goal-oriented solutions that empower our partners to overcome challenges, achieve milestones, and foster sustainable development in the communities we serve, driven by our integrity, professionalism, efficiency, and dedication.
7 Countries
3 Cross-Border
Clusters
Where we are
Mandera Cluster:
Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia
Moyale Cluster:
Kenya, Ethiopia
Karamoja Cluster:
Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Sudan
Value Propositions
Access to Fragile
Contexts
Strong Government
Relationships
Extensive
On-Ground Expereince
Diverse Team of
Skilled Professionals
Deep Understanding of
Global and National Goals
Our Principles
Simplifying Complex Systems:
Focus on breaking down intricate interdependencies between climate, agriculture, pastoralism, and household dynamics, making them understandable and manageable for effective decision-making.
Partner-Focused, Apolitical, and Bold with Evidence:
Prioritise unbiased collaboration with stakeholders across sectors (e.g., trade, security) to drive decisions based on solid data, ensuring objectivity and fostering trust.
Illuminating Insights into Evidence:
Focus on breaking down intricate interdependencies between climate, agriculture, pastoralism, and household dynamics, making them understandable and manageable for effective decision-making.
Emboldening Partnerships with Integrity:
Strengthen relationships with partners by adhering to ethical standards, ensuring that collaborative efforts are grounded in transparency and mutual respect.
Applying Design Thinking Principles:
Utilise design thinking to innovate solutions that address interrelated challenges (e.g., market access and household income) by empathising with end-users and iterating on strategies.
Celebrating Impactful Outcomes:
Recognise and promote the positive changes achieved through interventions, such as improved household dynamics or enhanced food security, as a testament to the effectiveness of the strategies implemented.
Our Partners
