WC4C – Wajir Champions for Change

Welcome to WC4C

Wajir Champions for Change is a community-driven organization that originated as a youth-based movement and has consistently upheld its mission of empowering young people. Through various initiatives, the organization focuses on capacity building, leadership development, advocacy, and community engagement to create positive social transformation in Wajir County.

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Protection of Child and Women’s Rights

Protection of Child and
Women’s Rights

Protection of Child and Women’s Rights

Eliminating violence against women and girls/Children through community mobilizations, engagement of local stakeholders, and improvement of literacy and education of women and girls in Somaliland and Somalia.

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Culture and Society Cohesion

Promoting culture for improved peace and cohesion
among Somali communities.

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Youth Programs

Education & Vocational Skills Training

Tackling proplems like youth unemployment through creation of sustainable livelihoods and provision of vocational training and skills.

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Who We Are

Wajir Champions for Change is a Community-Based Organization (CBO) dedicated to addressing key challenges in Wajir. Focused on peace, prosperity, education, health, economic empowerment, governance, and social justice, the organization drives impactful, community-led initiatives.

Recognizing Wajir’s rich cultural heritage and socio-economic complexities, the CBO emphasizes inclusive, sustainable interventions. By actively engaging local communities, it ensures its programs align with real needs, fostering lasting transformation.

Where We Work

Wajir Champions for Change operates in Wajir County, a vast and historically significant region in North Eastern Kenya. Covering 56,685.9 km², the county is bordered by Somalia, Ethiopia, Marsabit, Isiolo, and Garissa. It experiences an arid climate, with an annual average rainfall of 240mm and temperatures around 27.9°C.

Wajir County comprises eight sub-counties and six constituencies, with a population of 781,263 (2019 Census). Despite its sparse population density, the county faces unique socio-economic challenges, including limited access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.

Through community-driven programs, Wajir Champions for Change focuses on peacebuilding, education, health, governance, and economic empowerment. We work alongside local communities to implement sustainable development initiatives, fostering resilience and long-term progress in the region.

Thematic Areas

Peace building and Conflict Management

Wajir Champions for Change fosters regional peace by promoting dialogue, post-conflict reconstruction, and trauma healing while ensuring inclusive participation, capacity building, and advocacy to address conflict root causes and prevent future disputes.

Education and Capacity Building

To enhance literacy and education by providing equitable access to quality education through scholarships, mentorship, and community-based learning programs.