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.
