Who we are
Rooted in faith.
Led in Kenya.
Committed to change that lasts.
Nawiri means “to thrive or flourish.” For us, thriving means resilient families, safe and supported children, stronger livelihoods, access to essential services and communities equipped to shape their future.
We combine community knowledge, technical expertise, trusted relationships and strong partnerships to address interconnected challenges facing families and communities.
Get to know NawiriOur impact
More than three decades of service and impact in Kenya
Programme results recorded in FY2025.
Reporting covers Turkana, Kajiado and Nakuru.See impact in context
Our programmes
Integrated programmes for
resilient families and communities.
We address interconnected challenges through four programme themes: food security, livelihoods and climate resilience; protection and social inclusion; water, sanitation and hygiene; and health and nutrition. Our work strengthens community structures and public systems through integrated, locally led solutions.
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Food security, livelihoods & climate resilience
We strengthen household food security, sustainable livelihoods and climate resilience through climate-smart agriculture, livestock production, financial inclusion, enterprise development, market access and community-led adaptation.
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Protection & social inclusion
Strengthening protection systems, safeguarding and social inclusion to promote safety, dignity, positive caregiving, gender equity, peace and social cohesion, and the protection of children and vulnerable groups.
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Water, sanitation & hygiene
We improve access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services through climate-resilient infrastructure, community-led sanitation, hygiene promotion and strengthened local systems to support healthier communities and sustainable services.
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Health & nutrition
We strengthen community health, maternal, newborn and child health, nutrition, tuberculosis prevention and care, and health systems through community-led approaches and partnerships with public health institutions.
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Partnerships that strengthen impact and sustain change.
We build partnerships that combine local knowledge, expertise and resources to address shared priorities and create lasting change.
Faith and community
Faith actors and community partnerships
We engage churches, other faith actors and community structures as partners in mobilization, social support, positive caregiving, household resilience and locally led development.
Our community partnershipsCommunity programmesSavings & enterprise
Baraka members save and support one another.
In Kajiado North, 26 people with disabilities and caregivers had saved more than KES 400,000 by July 2026. Their group also runs a beekeeping project and helps members access public services.
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change that lasts.
Partner with Nawiri to develop and scale locally led solutions, strengthen community and public systems, and deliver measurable, sustainable outcomes.