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Why We Changed Our Logo: A New Look, Rooted in Purpose
At Warande, change is more than a visual update – it’s a declaration of who we are, what we stand for, and where we’re headed. We are...

Warande
Jul 102 min read


Before You Pivot, Pause.
Back home in the Western Kenya border town of Bungoma, I still occasionally see village elders sitting under trees, deliberating about...
Chilande Kuloba-Warria
Jun 42 min read


A letter to Nonprofit Leaders: On Courage, Agency and Staying the Course
Through the rugged paths we find strength. Dear nonprofit leaders, As April comes to an end, I know many of us are carrying more than we...
Chilande Kuloba-Warria
Apr 282 min read


The disruptors I wish we talked about more...
"Sometimes we need the chairs and no table-just the space for open, honest, overdue and necessary conversations." "There is no greater...
Chilande Kuloba-Warria
Apr 143 min read


FROM SURVIVAL TO SOVEREIGNTY
Over the span of 20+ years working in global development, based out of Nairobi Kenya, I have witnessed the many ebbs and flows of our...
Chilande Kuloba-Warria
Apr 73 min read


Unlocking Local Power: The Rise of Corporate Giving in Africa
Did you know that African corporations are increasingly becoming key players in funding social development initiatives ? From investing...

Subi Adede
Mar 181 min read


Local Power, Global Impact: Redefining Aid Across Borders
In a world grappling with complex, cross-border development challenges—from climate change and migration to gender disparities and...

Subi Adede
Jan 203 min read


Finding Clarity in the Heights: Reflections on a Powerful Week in NYC
What a week in NYC! 🌍✨ As I reflect on the towering conversations we had - much like the iconic skyscrapers that pierce the NYC skies,...
Chilande Kuloba-Warria
Sep 29, 20242 min read


...Puzzle to Powerhouse: The Path to Building a Coalition
It was just before COVID officially became a pandemic when Courtenay Cabot Venton and Toscane Clarey circled back to me with "next...
Chilande Kuloba-Warria
Aug 21, 20245 min read


Rewriting the narrative: The problem with problem-framing
Born near the slopes of Mount Elgon in Western Kenya, my upbringing was rich with stories that served as the lifeblood of our community....
Chilande Kuloba-Warria
Sep 27, 20233 min read


The pursuit of inclusion requires more than just achieving diversity in the workplace.
Another moment of education and reflection hit me this week when I was visited by the youthful and vibrant team from ...
Chilande Kuloba-Warria
Jun 24, 20227 min read
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