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.

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.

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.