Meet the dedicated team working to fulfill Pendekezo Letu’s mission.
Executive Director
Working at Pendekezo Letu allows me to create meaningful change in the lives of vulnerable children and youth. Seeing them transition from the streets to stable, empowered lives makes the work deeply fulfilling and purpose-driven.
Programs Manager
Having grown up in Nairobi’s informal settlements, I bring lived experience that deeply informs my work. I am passionate about restoring dignity, expanding opportunities, and ensuring every child has access to protection and justice.
Finance and Administration Manager
I am passionate about financial integrity and accountability in the development sector, and I am committed to strengthening systems and donor reporting so that every resource entrusted to the organization delivers maximum value to the communities we serve.
Senior Program Officer, Child Protection
Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and protected. At Pendekezo Letu, I contribute to efforts that promote child protection and safeguarding, ensuring children are treated with dignity and respect. I am motivated by helping communities better understand their role in protecting children and by seeing safer, more nurturing environments where children can thrive.
Senior Program Officer, Sustainable Livelihoods
At Pendekezo Letu, I am motivated by creating practical opportunities that help vulnerable youth and women build skills, grow resilience, and improve their quality of life. I am passionate about seeing people unlock their potential, strengthen their self‑reliance, and thrive with dignity through solutions that create lasting, meaningful change.
Program Officer, Child Protection
Seeing street-connected children transform, regain hope, and move toward safer, healthier lives fills my heart everyday I report to work. I am committed to standing in the gap to ensure children access their basic rights, health care, and social protection, and it gives me great fulfillment to serve and advocate for their dignity and future.
Finance & Administration Assistant
A finance professional with a strong practical and ethical understanding of financial policies, complemented by a commitment to advocating for the rights and well-being of children and other vulnerable populations.
Program Officer, Access to Justice
I have the invaluable opportunity of working with Pendekezo Letu, advancing child advocacy focused on the welfare, rights, and dignity of children and young people. My role supports collaboration among child justice actors to strengthen child-centered justice and safeguard children in conflict with the law. I also contribute to efforts that support street-connected children and youth through access to protection, care, and justice. What motivates me most is the chance to create meaningful, dignified impact in the lives of vulnerable children every day.
Program Officer, Child Protection
Creating safe, supportive spaces where individuals can heal from trauma, build resilience, and develop self‑awareness is my biggest motivation working at Pendekezo Letu. I am passionate about empowering vulnerable children and youth overcome challenges, strengthen their well‑being, and reach their full potential with dignity and hope.
Program Officer, Child Protection
Working at Pendekezo Letu allows me to contribute my skills and passion toward creating lasting change in the lives of vulnerable children and families. Through community‑based interventions, advocacy, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders, I find purpose in walking alongside children and youth as they move toward stability, dignity, and opportunity. Seeing street-connected children regain hope, secure legal identity, and reconnect with supportive communities reaffirms my commitment to child‑centred, trauma‑informed work and to building sustainable systems that ensure no child is left behind.
Program Officer, Child Protection
My work is rooted in a strong commitment to supporting children, youth, and families in street situations. At Pendekezo Letu, I collaborate with communities to strengthen child protection systems and expand outreach initiatives that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. I am especially passionate about ensuring that vulnerable communities are heard and supported in ways that promote dignity, resilience, and lasting positive change.
Program Officer, Child Protection
Seeing children stay in school and families overcome challenges is what inspires me most. At Pendekezo Letu, I work closely with families and communities to support children's access to education, encourage caregivers to play an active role in their children's well-being, and foster positive change at the community level. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing children grow into their potential and communities create lasting opportunities for hope and progress.
Program Officer, Child Protection
Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and protected. At Pendekezo Letu, I contribute to efforts that promote child protection and safeguarding, ensuring children are treated with dignity and respect. I am motivated by helping communities better understand their role in protecting children and by seeing safer, more nurturing environments where children can thrive.
Program Officer, Child Protection
Working alongside vulnerable and street-connected children and their families has shown me the power of support, resilience, and opportunity. At Pendekezo Letu, I help create safe spaces where children can heal, grow, and build a brighter future. I believe that strengthening families, promoting mental well-being, and empowering communities are essential to ensuring that every child has the chance to thrive.
Program Officer, Communications & M&E
With a strong technical background, I am driven to support innovation by implementing technology-driven systems that enhance program efficiency, strengthen data management, and increase overall project impact. I am guided by the belief that integrating effective monitoring and evaluation with smart technology can reinforce child protection systems and broaden access to justice for vulnerable children.