Volunteer Action for Change Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
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.
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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.
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