We are genuinely interested in your vision of making meaningful impact in the communities you serve.
Our Vision
A thriving and sustainable civil society led by local actors, fostering equitable development and systemic change.
Our Philosophy
Healthy Democracy: WAC recognizes the importance of a functioning and inclusive democracy, where all voices are respected, heard, and valued. We are committed to supporting transparent governance, encouraging civic engagement, and safeguarding fundamental rights and freedoms. By fostering informed participation and trust in democratic institutions, we aim to contribute to a just, fair, and inclusive society.
Balanced Social Structures: We are dedicated to promoting a society where all individuals and groups have equal access to opportunities and resources. WAC advocates for the fair distribution of power and influence, aiming to reduce inequality and prevent the marginalization of any group. Upholding these principles is essential to building a more inclusive and equitable community for all.
Advocacy for Marginalized Groups: WAC is committed to advocating for the rights and representation of marginalized communities. Through our work, we aim to dismantle barriers, challenge inequities, and create meaningful opportunities for historically underserved groups.
Our Values
Empathy: We believe in understanding and sharing the feelings of others, which helps us build stronger connections and create a supportive environment that fosters collaboration and trust. Our commitment to empathy drives us to listen actively, respond compassionately, and ensure everyone feels valued and understood.
Trust: We believe in being authentic and honest in all our communications, fostering an environment where trust can flourish and meaningful relationships that encourage collaboration and innovation can be created.
Integrity: Our team exhibits honesty and transparency in all our engagement, maintaining integrity and upholding strong ethical principles. Our commitment fosters trust with our stakeholders.
What We Do
CSO Capacity Strengthening
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Deliver tailored capacity-building programs to Local and National Organizations (LNOs).
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Strengthen governance, accountability, and resource mobilization.
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Empower LNOs to address community challenges independently.
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Contribute to the Kenya Mechanism for promoting CSO Excellence and Effectiveness i.e. Viwango
Coalition Building
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Facilitate the creation or strengthening of coalitions in a strategic alliance with The Share Trust for the Local Coalition Accelerator (LCA) model.
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Foster collaborative advocacy, resource-sharing, and problem-solving for community-driven development.
Impact Advocacy
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Lead or participate in initiatives or platforms for knowledge-sharing and advocacy such as Catalyst 2030's Compliance Conundrum and the PledgeforChange.
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Influence global development discourse and advocate for equitable funding systems.
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Engage in dialogue and advocacy for principles of trust based philanthropy, equitable development financing and local led development practice.
Sustainability Support
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Enable learning and collaboration for long-term LNO viability through our community of practice.
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Facilitate strategic partnerships, resource-sharing initiatives, and tailored mentorship programs.
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Contribute to a global movement to promote CSO Dynamic Accountability.
Monitoring & Evidence Generation
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Develop an evidence base on the impact of strengthened LNOs and collaborative networks.
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Generate insights to drive CSO policy and funding practice reforms.
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