WAKI Fellows Program
A competitive program placing exceptional young Kenyans in international institutions, embassies, think tanks, and NGOs for 6–12 month placements. Fellows return as catalysts for change in their communities.
Learn MoreNine programs. One mission: to develop the people and ideas that will define Africa's future on the world stage.
A competitive program placing exceptional young Kenyans in international institutions, embassies, think tanks, and NGOs for 6–12 month placements. Fellows return as catalysts for change in their communities.
Learn MoreFull and partial scholarships for brilliant students from underserved communities to pursue degrees in international relations, law, public policy, and related fields at Kenyan and international universities.
Learn MoreConnecting emerging leaders with experienced professionals across diplomacy, international law, development, and global business. Each mentee receives 12 months of structured, one-on-one guidance.
Learn MoreAnnual and quarterly convenings that bring together community elders, youth, political actors, and international observers to build frameworks for lasting peace and reconciliation in Machakos and beyond.
Learn MoreStewardship of the WAKI Peace Park and surrounding ecosystems, including tree-planting drives, environmental education, wildlife protection, and climate resilience training for local farmers.
Learn MoreA 3-month intensive residential program for secondary school students aged 16–19. Participants develop skills in public speaking, debate, critical thinking, policy analysis, and global citizenship.
Learn MoreFacilitating two-way cultural exchange between Kenyan youth and international counterparts through short-term exchange visits, virtual dialogues, and collaborative art and media projects.
Learn MoreProducing original research on African governance, international trade, diplomacy, and security. Our publications are shared with policymakers, academics, and civil society across the continent.
Learn MoreGrassroots programs empowering residents of Machakos and surrounding counties through civic education, women's leadership training, digital literacy, and access to legal and public health resources.
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