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Volunteer Action for Change Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

Community developmentEducationEmployment & SkillsGender equality
NGOFounded 2013National reach
Profile last updated: August 13, 2026

About

Founded in 2013, Volunteer Action for Change Kenya is a non-governmental organisation based in Nairobi, Kenya working on community development, education, employment & skills +5 more.

Volunteer Action for Change Kenya (VACK) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 2013 by young Kenyans and officially registered in 2015. It works to address socio-economic challenges faced by local communities across Kenya, with a focus on youth and women. Its programmes cover education, health, leadership training, entrepreneurship, ICT development and sustainable agriculture, delivered through skills development, local community initiatives, volunteering and intercultural exchange. Areas of work include non-formal education, employability and entrepreneurship, gender-based violence prevention, peacebuilding and conflict transformation, and conservation of natural areas and wildlife. The organisation partners with civil society, institutions and organisations in Kenya and abroad and hosts international volunteers. It is based in Buruburu, Nairobi.

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Founded

2013

Organisation type

NGO

Focus areas

youth empowermentwomen empowermentvolunteeringnon-formal educationgender equalitypeacebuildingsocial entrepreneurshipKenya

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Community developmentEducationEmployment & SkillsGender equalityPeace & ConflictNature & Wildlife conservationHealthChildren & Youth

Works for

YouthWomen & GirlsCommunities

How they work

Volunteer programmesCapacity buildingAwareness & educationCommunity programmes

Programmes

Non-formal education

Education

Training and workshops that complement formal education and build skills for young people and adults.

Prevention of sexual and gender-based violence

Gender equality

Programmes that empower women and challenge social norms to prevent sexual and gender-based violence.

Intersection of gender, sexuality, and culture

Gender equality

Work exploring masculinity, femininity and sexuality across cultural contexts and multicultural societies.

Counter violence and extremism

Peace & Conflict

Initiatives to prevent outbreaks of violence, reduce risks and strengthen protection against violence and extremism.

Leadership

Youth development

Capacity-building training giving youth safe spaces to grow and learn leadership skills.

Social Entrepreneurship

Employment & Skills

Entrepreneurial skills training for young people to address social, economic and environmental challenges.

Countries of operation

Kenya

Funding & support

Ways to support

DonateVolunteer

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