About us
An NGO shaped by women’s voices and practical action.
Wanawake exists to help women, children, and families access essential services, build resilience, and participate in decisions that affect their futures.
Our story
Built with communities, not simply for them.
Wanawake began from the belief that sustainable humanitarian and development work must be locally trusted, inclusive, and accountable. Our approach combines field presence, technical partnerships, and careful listening.
Across all programs, we place women and young people at the center because their leadership improves health, protection, food security, peace, and climate resilience for entire communities.
Vision
Resilient communities where every woman and child can live with dignity.
Mission
To deliver community-led programs that improve access, safety, livelihoods, and environmental resilience.
Core values
The principles behind every decision.
Dignity
We work with respect, transparency, and commitment to people most affected by inequality and crisis.
Accountability
We work with respect, transparency, and commitment to people most affected by inequality and crisis.
Inclusion
We work with respect, transparency, and commitment to people most affected by inequality and crisis.
Courage
We work with respect, transparency, and commitment to people most affected by inequality and crisis.
Leadership
A multidisciplinary team close to the communities we serve.
Executive Director
Strategy and partnerships
Programs Lead
Integrated field delivery
Community Engagement Lead
Accountability and inclusion
Timeline
Growing impact through trusted relationships.
2019
Community consultations and early women-led support groups began.
2021
Integrated health, WASH, and livelihood programming expanded.
2024
Peace building, protection, and climate resilience became core priorities.
Today
Wanawake continues to deepen partnerships and strengthen measurable impact.
Why choose us
Field presence, local trust, and integrated program thinking.
Take action
Work with a team that listens first.
Together we can build programs that are locally trusted, measurable, and sustainable.