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WALK FRAMEWORK

Transformative Programs That Empower Communities

Through our comprehensive WALK Framework — Wellbeing, Access, Leadership, and Knowledge — we deliver evidence-based, youth-centered programs that create lasting change across Kenyan communities.

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MEASURABLE IMPACT

Our Impact by 2031

Strategic targets that drive meaningful change across communities

5,000
Girls Supported

Annual menstrual dignity support and health education

10,000
Learners Reached

Mentorship, education support, and digital access

1,000
Youth Leaders

Leadership training and civic engagement programs

100+
Research Reports

Evidence generation and policy influence

STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

Strategic Approach

Built around the WALK Framework — addressing interconnected needs of underserved children and youth through evidence-based interventions.

Holistic Impact

Four interconnected pillars create pathways for young people to thrive academically, socially, and economically across communities.

Partnership Model

Community-driven, youth-led programs implemented with schools, parents, governments, and civil society organizations.

The WALK Framework

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Wellbeing

Health & dignity support

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Access

Educational opportunities

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Leadership

Youth empowerment

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Knowledge

Evidence & research

WALK FRAMEWORK

The Four Pillars

Our comprehensive approach to youth empowerment through interconnected program areas

Wellbeing

Improving the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of children and adolescents through health education, dignity support, and community initiatives.

Key Program Areas:
  • Menstrual Hygiene & Dignity Programs
  • School Health & Nutrition Initiatives
  • Mental-Health Clubs & Awareness Sessions
  • Adolescent Wellbeing Education
2031 Strategic Targets:
  • • Support 5,000 girls annually with menstrual dignity kits
  • • Reduce school absenteeism due to health/nutrition challenges
  • • Expand mental-health clubs in partner schools
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Access

Expanding equitable access to education and lifelong learning opportunities for underserved learners through mentorship, scholarships, and digital learning infrastructure.

Key Program Areas:
  • Scholarships & School Support
  • Mentorship & Career Guidance
  • School Retention Programs
  • Digital Literacy Centers & ICT Access
2031 Strategic Targets:
  • • Reach 10,000 learners with mentorship and education support
  • • Improve retention and transition rates in partner schools
  • • Establish digital learning hubs across counties
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Leadership

Building youth capacity in leadership, civic engagement, innovation, and entrepreneurship to empower young people to contribute meaningfully to society.

Key Program Areas:
  • Youth Leadership Bootcamps
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenges
  • Civic Education & Community Action Forums
  • Youth Representation in County Dialogues
2031 Strategic Targets:
  • • Train 1,000 youth leaders across Kenya
  • • Strengthen youth participation in governance and civic spaces
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Knowledge

Driving evidence generation, research, innovation, and data systems that inform community programs, policy, and best practices in youth empowerment.

Key Program Areas:
  • Annual Research & Impact Reports
  • Policy Briefs for County and National Stakeholders
  • Data Collection Systems (MEL Systems)
  • Community Research & Learning Forums
2031 Strategic Targets:
  • • Publish annual research & impact reports
  • • Establish partnerships with universities and research bodies
  • • Strengthen real-time digital monitoring dashboards
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INTEGRATED APPROACH

Cross-Cutting Themes

Integrated principles that strengthen every intervention for maximum impact and sustainable change

Gender Equality & Girls' Empowerment

Ensuring equal opportunities and addressing gender-specific barriers to education and development.

Youth Leadership & Participation

Empowering young people as leaders and decision-makers in their own development.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

Maintaining the highest standards of safety and protection in all program activities.

Environmental Sustainability & Climate Resilience

Integrating environmental consciousness and climate adaptation into all program designs.

Technology & Innovation in Learning

Leveraging digital tools and innovative approaches to enhance educational outcomes.

Integrated Impact

These principles guide all interventions to ensure inclusivity, safety, sustainability, and long-term community impact.

DELIVERY EXCELLENCE

Program Delivery Approach

Three foundational principles that ensure effectiveness, sustainability, and lasting impact

Community-Driven

Programs are co-designed with schools, parents, local leaders, and youth to ensure cultural relevance, community ownership, and sustainable impact.

Local stakeholder engagement
Cultural sensitivity
Community ownership

Youth-Led

Young professionals lead planning, delivery, and innovation within SWF, aligning with our organizational identity and ensuring authentic youth perspectives.

Youth leadership development
Peer-to-peer learning
Innovation-driven approach

Evidence-Based

All programs integrate robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems to ensure accountability, continuous improvement, and measurable impact.

Data-driven decisions
Continuous improvement
Impact measurement

Integrated Excellence

These three principles work together to create a holistic approach that maximizes impact, ensures sustainability, and builds lasting change in the communities we serve.

Where We Work

Rongo Sub-County

Migori County

Nyakach Sub-County

Kisumu County

Expansion to additional counties is planned for 2028 and beyond.

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