For too long, development and social enterprise have moved on parallel paths — aid-driven models that oversimplify complex realities and create dependency, and market-driven solutions that, without justice at their core, risk reinforcing inequality.
KUNGU LABS, founded in 2018, exists to bridge this divide, harnessing the power of both to advance environmental, social, and infrastructure justice in more inclusive and lasting ways.
We’re built on a simple belief: those who experience the problem know best how to solve it. Through research, human-centered design, and strategy, we help social impact organizations and enterprises build solutions that are not only effective but also just and sustainable.
01. Research
We integrate ethnography, citizen science, and geospatial modeling to analyze systemic, episodic, and everyday challenges.
02. Design
We blend research human-centered design to co-develop, experiment, and pilot solutions that are context-driven and scalable.
03. Storytelling for Impact
We use storytelling, narrative development, and strategic communication to drive advocacy, amplify community voices, and enhance visibility.
04. Fellowships & Mentorship
We build communities of practice by providing mentorship and learning opportunities for students and emerging professionals.