KATO

See the Change

Connected Giving. Collective Impact. Clear Results.

Founder: Robyn Farah

A world where no person is stuck in survival mode.

We believe that safety, food, dignity, and purpose are basic rights. Through radical transparency, trusted local partnerships, and scalable support, KATO connects donors to life-changing outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.

The Problem

Millions want to give but don't trust where their money goes.
Traditional charities = little feedback, low transparency, slow change.
Sub-Saharan African communities lack consistent access to food, housing, safety.
Many donors are unaware of the tax and social returns their giving can generate.

The KATO Solution

Europe's premier transparent donation platform:

Partners with vetted Sub-Saharan African NGOs
Real-time impact dashboards with photo/video documentation
Tracks every euro from donation to outcome
Tax-optimized giving starting in Germany, expanding EU-wide
Social enterprise development creating sustainable income
Quarterly impact reports and community storytelling

Why Sub-Saharan Africa?

Strong democratic institutions and civil society infrastructure
High impact potential with proven local solutions
Growing entrepreneurial ecosystem ready for partnership
Strategic launchpad for sustainable EU-Africa cooperation
English-speaking environment facilitating communication

"We are only as strong as our weakest link. Let's act together to lift others up."

Our Unique Approach

No duplication: We scale what works
Dignity-first: Not handouts, but purpose
Tech-powered: Dashboards, media, reporting
Emotional connection: Videos, updates, transparency

Impact Areas & Approach

Core Impact Areas:

Education & Skills (30%): Digital academies, scholarships, teacher training

Food Security (25%): Agricultural cooperatives, nutrition programs

Environment (20%): Conservation, sustainable development

Community Development (25%): Infrastructure, economic empowerment

Our Methodology:

• Radical transparency with every donation tracked

• Community-led sustainability planning

• Social enterprise development (70-80% profit reinvestment)

• SDG-aligned project selection

How It Works

For Donors:

1. Donate through KATO portal

2. Choose a partner/project

3. Receive real-time updates, dashboards, and tax certs

For NGOs:

1. Apply and get vetted

2. Access funding, M&E tools, back-office support

3. Grow and scale impact

Meet the Founder

Robyn Farah

10+ years Sub-Saharan Africa development experience
Founder: KATO Technology, Modern Alchemists, Arduino Cape Town
Led national hackathons and global women-in-tech movements
Proven track record: worked with 100+ youth in townships
Expert in merging storytelling, systems thinking, and strategy

Why Trust Us?

Track record: Worked with 100+ youth in townships, trained teachers, built hardware for social impact
Connected: Sub-Saharan Africa and EU tech, dev, donor ecosystems
Respected: Thought leader in Women in Tech, Arduino, Open Innovation
Builder: Grew platforms from scratch and scaled across continents

3-Year Financial Investment

Total Platform Investment: €5.67M over 3 years

€1.53M

Year 1 Operations

€1.86M

Year 2 Operations

€2.29M

Year 3 Operations

€7.8M-9.7M

Direct NGO Donations

Year 1 Total Investment Need: €3.03M - €3.53M

Operations: €1.53M | Direct Impact: €1.5M-2M

5-Year Vision & Returns

Platform Growth:

• €5M+ annual fundraising capacity

• Self-sustaining business model

• Operations across 5-7 EU countries

• 30+ strategic NGO partnerships

Social Impact:

• 100+ jobs created (EU & Sub-Saharan Africa)

• 2-3 active social enterprises

• Market leadership in transparent giving

• Revolutionary transparency standards

Total 3-Year Impact Investment: €13.47M - €15.37M

Combining operational investment with direct charitable impact

Join us in building Europe's most transparent giving platform

• Fund the launch and scale transparent giving
• Become a corporate partner with measurable CSR impact
• Help establish the EU-Africa cooperation model

robyn@kato.global

KATO

See the Change.

Connected Giving. Collective Impact. Clear Results.

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