At the heart of Kebana lies a narrative that weaves together experience, passion, and purpose. For me, Kebana is not just a consultancy; it is the culmination of a journey marked by curiosity, conviction, and a steadfast commitment to affecting positive change in the world.

My name is Caitlyn, and I am the founder of Kebana. Growing up as a child with indigenous Kadazan roots, and born on land stolen from the First Nations peoples of Canada, I found myself drawn to the stories of my ancestors—their wisdom, their resilience, their connection to the land. It was this deep-rooted reverence for nature and heritage that ignited my passion for exploration and discovery.

As I embarked on my academic journey, I sought to uncover the hidden narratives that lay beneath the surface of history. At the University of British Columbia, I studied archaeology, where I learned that some stories are illuminated while others remain obscured. With a double major in English literature, the pen became my window—a tool through which I could peer into the past and express my visions of the uncertain future that lay ahead.

At the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), I began to attach different theoretical and practical visions of the world to my observations. And at Cambridge University, where I pursued a Masters in Social Innovation, the vision for Kebana was born as I explored the ways in which marginalised people in low-resource communities use traditional knowledge to empower themselves and shape the future of our planet.

From these diverse experiences emerged Kebana — a consultancy born from a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of education and innovation. At Kebana, we bring a unique perspective to a wide range of activities, including:

• training, lectures, workshops and hackathons

• community empowerment initiatives

• education strategy

• instructional design

• management practices

• policy research

• organisational development

• learning strategy

• social marketing and social impact

• art and artefact creation

• course design and development

• research

• team-building and coaching

• prompt engineering

• creative writing

• software design

While our list of services may be extensive, our philosophy is simple: there are no limits to the creative vision of Kebana. Our journey is guided by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and impact—a journey fueled by the belief that education is the key to unlocking a brighter future for all.

Mission

To harness the hidden power of knowledge and wisdom across space and time to shape the future.

Vision

We want to live in a world where peoples' voices are truly heard, and where cultures holding traditional and ancient wisdom are empowered to achieve social and climate justice.