About Red Knot Development
The solutions to the world’s problems lie in sacrificing ourselves to improve life for others.
We are more than fundraisers. Our staff personally assist farmers and youth to navigate the hardships they encounter.
Red Knot Development is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the state of Alabama, USA. All donations are tax-deductible (EIN 86-3170775).
The power to motivate comes from relationships.
The way forward is walking alongside one another.
Accomplish Good
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Through education-based interventions, we increase capacity for problem-solving and invest in the future.
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Our initiatives uphold the dignity of our neighbors by providing them both ownership and choice.
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Relationships and collaboration are key in effecting lasting change. The way forward is by walking alongside others, not in front of them.
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Appropriate solutions benefit individuals, communities and the planet, today, tomorrow and in the future.
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We make scale possible by ensuring adoption in neighboring communities is inherent in our work.
Red Knot Family
Red Knot Racing Company
Red Knot Racing Company began in 2012 as a social enterprise in 2012 to fund community development work. The company organizes trail run and mountain bike events on Kilimanjaro, allowing participants to use their passions to make genuine impact on the lives of Tanzanian people.
Not only do our events fund community development, but they also provide us access and credibility, expanding our reach and influence in Tanzania and abroad.
Red Knot Development
Non-profit organization Red Knot Development was registered in 2019 to scale existing community development work while expanding its scope to include sports development and wildlife conservation.
Red Knot Development (US) partners with social enterprise Red Knot Tanzania and Tanzanian NGO One World Sustainable Livelihoods to accomplish good in Tanzania.
Red Knot Development is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the state of Alabama, USA. All donations are tax-deductible (EIN 86-3170775).
Red Knot Safari Company
Red Knot Safari Company is the newest piece of the puzzle, customizing world-class safari and adventure itineraries for international travelers.
Our safari company provides customized travel experiences with emphases on active holidays, adventure, and cultural learning.
Red Knot Safari Company puts a minimum of 2% of all revenue into community development work in Tanzania, in addition to creating valuable jobs.
Executive Director
Community Development
Brett Harrison moved as a missionary to Tanzania in 2009 to work in areas of church maturation, leadership training and agriculture development. He worked full-time in Christian community development until 2021 primarily with focus on increasing food security among rural people.
Brett is an agriculture development professional with 14 years of experience in sub-Saharan Africa and measurable on-farm results. He is a specialist in conservation agriculture (CA), nitrogen-fixing legumes and climate smart technologies.
Brett is trained in theology, worldview and culture, and accomplished in grassroots sustainable development practices, cross-cultural communication and group facilitation.
Sports and Endurance Racing
Brett is an experienced endurance athlete, coach, and event organizer. He’s coached numerous runners to PRs, a US cross country team to the state finals, and loads of people from couch to 5K. He created and directs all Red Knot events.
Brett has multiple IronMan finishes, scores of 8+ hour days on bikes, and even a 100-mile ultra win (it was admittedly a small field). The athletic achievement he’s most proud of is an 8:55 finish at Comrades (89km/55mi). All three of Brett’s children (9, 11, 13) are better swimmers than he is, and that keeps him humble.