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Our Identity

Who we
are

Warande Advisory Centre is a woman-led organisation based in Nairobi, Kenya, strengthening local leadership, fostering equitable funding partnerships, and driving systemic change across the development and humanitarian sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Our
promise

Rooted locally, transforming globally: championing equitable development and resilient communities, we are 

"Centering local voices."

×´This is why at Warande, we don't just strengthen individual organisations, we build ecosystems of collaboration and collective leadership to drive lasting change.×´

- Chilande Kuloba-Warria 

Our North Star

A just, thriving, and locally-led global development ecosystem driven by community power.

Vision

To shift power, unlock equitable funding, and elevate local leadership to drive sustainable, community-led development.

Mission

To fuel community power by transforming CSO leadership, funding and collaboration systems in global development.

Purpose

Our Context

Navigating a Complex Ecosystem: The Power and potential of Local Communities.

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Our Approach

Locally-Driven

We center the leadership of local actors, strengthening their ability to design, implement, and advocate for solutions that work.

Collaborative

We foster cross-border learning, coalition-building, and shared advocacy to accelerate collective impact.

Transformative

We go beyond projects / programs — supporting systemic change, advancing decolonized funding practices, and nurturing social movements.

Evidence-Based

We elevate impact through data, learning, and storytelling that highlights what’s possible when local organizations lead.

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3 - Year Goal and Strategic Pillars

3 - Year Goal - 2027

Drive systemic change by equipping locally-led organisations to lead, and by shifting funding systems and partnerships toward equity, resilience, and community-powered development.

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