About Us

Since our inception, Nawiri Africa has reached thousands of girls, youth and women with life-changing programs and initiatives. Our efforts have led to increased school enrollment and retention rates among girls, improved economic opportunities for women, increased reporting of GBV cases breaking the norm of silence, strengthened youth leadership and civic engagement, enhanced community resilience to conflict and climate change, promoting human rights, and empowering communities to build a better future. Some of our notable achievements include:

• Empowerment of 4300 girls in schools through donations of dignity kits.
• Reached 200 secondary going girls with termly scholarships.
• Increased community participation in climate forums and engagements, 60,000 mangrove planted.
• Support provided to victims of GBV and referral of 303 child abuse cases.
• Sensitization of 22,000 youths on peace and security.
• Provision of weekly porridge to 350 children under the “Tunawiri Pamoja” porridge program.
• Advocating for policy changes and legal reforms to protect the rights of women, children ie the Kilifi GBV policy, youth policy and child protection policy.
• Spearheading the end femicide campaign in Kilifi sensitizing boda boda riders and community on the proper referral pathway for GBV cases.
• Establishing partnerships with governments, international organizations, and local NGOs to leverage resources and maximize our impact in the communities we serve.

Nawiri Africa employs a holistic approach to empowerment and social change, addressing the interconnected dimensions of gender equality, social justice, peace and environmental sustainability. The organization emphasizes participatory, inclusive and context-specific initiatives that actively engage stakeholders across all levels for meaningful and sustainable impact.
By forging partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, the private sector and local communities, Nawiri Africa leverages collective expertise and resources to amplify its reach and effectiveness. Through fostering collaboration and synergy among diverse stakeholders, Nawiri Africa strives to build a just, equitable and sustainable future for all.