MAONO Africa Centre for Transformation is a non-governmental and non-profit organization that works with children and youth in Dandora informal settlements and its environs. The center started out as MAONO cultural group in the year 2000 and later transformed to a national non- profit organization in 2020 whose main goal is to tap in and develop talents, skills and abilities through sports and creative arts among the youth in Dandora informal settlement.

Our Mission

To enable a global culture that values change making, innovation and social entrepreneurship, by reinventing the role of sports and Arts in addressing social ills affecting children and youths in urban and Peri urban communities.

Our Vision

A wholly empowered and just society.

Core Values

The core values of MAONO Africa that govern the operations and community engagements are:

• Responsive – in meeting the needs of the target group;
• Integrity – in managing all processes, resources, programs, and people;
• Community – ensuring all activities are community-owned through their involvement and participation;
• Equity – in resource sharing within the coverage area;
• Social Inclusion – ensuring that all people are included regardless of their backgrounds or status.