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Kenya-based Nonprofit · Est. 2016 · 12 Counties

Human
Rights.

Knowledge. Inclusion. Action.

H.A.K.I. Foundation advances social protection, youth empowerment, climate resilience, and human rights across Kenya's most vulnerable ASAL communities — through evidence, equity, and relentless community action.

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HAKI Protection
R.I.S.E. Youth Network
REACH Climate Program
INCLUDE Initiative
GBV Case Management
Legal Aid Services
Digital Skills Bootcamps
ASAL Community Resilience
Social Protection
Disability Inclusion
HAKI Protection
R.I.S.E. Youth Network
REACH Climate Program
INCLUDE Initiative
GBV Case Management
Legal Aid Services
Digital Skills Bootcamps
ASAL Community Resilience
Social Protection
Disability Inclusion
The Organization

One Foundation,
Four Pillars
of Change

H.A.K.I. Foundation is the umbrella organization housing four integrated programs — each targeting a distinct dimension of vulnerability, all united by a shared commitment to human dignity, rights, and long-term resilience across Kenya's ASAL regions and beyond.

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Program 01
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HAKI Protection

Human Rights & GBV Response
Community-based protection networks, mobile legal aid clinics, GBV case management, psychosocial support, and child protection across Kenya's ASAL counties.
Legal AidGBV ResponseChild ProtectionPsychosocial
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Program 02
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R.I.S.E. Youth

Resilience, Innovation, Skills & Employment
Digital skills bootcamps, entrepreneurship training, job matching, mentorship, and a dedicated platform connecting youth to economic opportunity.
Digital SkillsJob MatchingEntrepreneurshipMentorship
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Program 03
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REACH Program

Climate Resilience & Sustainable Livelihoods
Climate-smart agriculture, drought-resistant farming, natural resource management, and disaster preparedness for pastoralist communities.
Climate AdaptationFood SecurityLivelihoodsDRR
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Program 04
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INCLUDE Initiative

Disability Inclusion & Social Protection
Full social and economic inclusion of persons with disabilities through social protection linkages, assistive technology, and disability-inclusive policy advocacy.
Social ProtectionAccessibilityAdvocacyAssistive Tech
H.A.K.I. community work in Kenya
2016
Year Founded
Who We Are

Rights.
Knowledge.
Action.

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Our Mission

To advance the rights, dignity, and resilience of vulnerable communities across Kenya through integrated, community-driven programs addressing the root causes of inequality, violence, and poverty.

02

Our Vision

A Kenya where every person — regardless of gender, age, disability, or geography — lives in safety, dignity, and prosperity, with full access to rights, opportunities, and sustainable livelihoods.

03

Our Approach

We integrate rights-based frameworks with evidence-informed practice. Every program is co-designed with communities, ensuring local ownership, cultural relevance, and long-term sustainability across the humanitarian-development nexus.

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Equity

No one left behind

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Transparency

Fully accountable

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Innovation

Context-driven

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Sustainability

Long-term resilience

Documentary

See the Impact
in Action

Documentary footage from our field teams across Kenya's ASAL regions — real voices, real transformation.

H.A.K.I. Foundation documentary
Foundation Overview · 8 min

H.A.K.I. Foundation — A Story of Rights, Resilience & Community

An introduction to our integrated work across 12 counties in Kenya's most vulnerable regions.

RISE youth video
R.I.S.E. Youth · 4 min

From Unemployment to Digital Entrepreneur

REACH video
REACH Program · 5 min

How Climate-Smart Farming Saved a Community

HAKI legal video
HAKI Protection · 6 min

Justice at the Doorstep — Mobile Legal Aid

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Beneficiaries Reached
Across 12 counties
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Youth Trained
Digital & vocational
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GBV Cases Supported
78% resolution rate
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Climate Families
Drought-resilient farming
Leadership

The People
Behind H.A.K.I.

Our team brings together decades of experience across human rights, community development, climate resilience, M&E, finance, and communications.

Dr. Fatuma Adan

15+ years leading rights-based programs across East Africa. Drives strategic vision, builds institutional partnerships. PhD in Development Studies, University of Nairobi.

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Dr. Fatuma Adan

Executive Director
James Kipchoge

Coordinates all four program pillars across 12 counties, ensuring quality implementation and community responsiveness. 10+ years in field operations management.

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James Kipchoge

Head of Programs
Grace Muthoni

Oversees financial management, donor compliance, and audit processes. CPA-K certified with 12 years in NGO finance ensuring full transparency.

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Grace Muthoni

Finance & Admin Manager
Ahmed Hassan

Leads MEAL systems turning field data into evidence. Expert in participatory M&E, GIS mapping, and data-driven program improvement.

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Ahmed Hassan

M&E & Learning Coordinator
Aisha Wanjiku

Amplifies community voices through strategic communications, digital storytelling, media partnerships, and international donor engagement.

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Aisha Wanjiku

Communications & Advocacy
Mary Ochieng

Admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. Provides direct legal aid, manages GBV case referrals, and trains community paralegals in the field.

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Mary Ochieng

Legal Officer & GBV Specialist
Advisory Board
PO
Prof. Peter Otieno

Human Rights Law · University of Nairobi

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Dr. Zeinab Mohamed

Climate & Development · IGAD

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Samuel Kirui

Social Protection · World Bank Kenya

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Lucy Ndung'u

Gender & GBV · UN Women East Africa

Field Updates

News & Stories
from the Ground

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Community story
REACH Program
March 15, 2026

Climate-Smart Farming Transforms 300 Pastoralist Families in Marsabit County

Through REACH's drought-resilient crop initiative, families that once faced food insecurity for 6 months of the year are now harvesting surplus crops and building grain reserves for the first time in a generation.

Read full storyREACH · Impact
Youth training
R.I.S.E. Youth
Feb 28, 2026

500 Youth Earn Digital Certifications in Turkana Bootcamp

The latest R.I.S.E. cohort completed intensive training across data, design, and e-commerce — 60% already placed in paid employment within 90 days of graduation.

Read full storyR.I.S.E. · Youth
Legal aid
HAKI Protection
Jan 20, 2026

Mobile Legal Clinics Reach 1,200 Survivors in Garissa County

H.A.K.I.'s mobile legal aid teams provided free representation to over 1,200 GBV survivors, achieving a 78% case resolution rate in partnership with local courts and legal aid partners.

Read full storyHAKI · GBV
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Register for
Our Programs

All information handled with strict confidentiality in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019. Your privacy is our priority.

Beneficiary Management

Register for any of our four programs. Our field team will conduct an outreach assessment and follow up within 14 working days.

  • Available across 12 priority counties
  • Vulnerability assessment after registration
  • Program matching based on your needs & location
  • Field team contact within 14 working days

Program Registration Form

Confidential GBV Report

This form is fully confidential. You may remain completely anonymous. All data is sent securely to trained case managers only.

  • Anonymous reporting fully allowed
  • End-to-end encrypted submission
  • Free legal aid & psychosocial support available
  • Emergency line: 0800 720 000 (24/7, toll-free)

Confidential Incident Report

R.I.S.E. Youth Platform

Register for digital skills bootcamps, job matching, or entrepreneur support. Open to youth aged 18–35 across Kenya.

  • Free 3–6 month bootcamps
  • Job matching with verified employers
  • Entrepreneur support & seed funding access
  • Online and in-person delivery options
  • Certification upon completion

Youth Platform Registration

Volunteer with H.A.K.I.

Share your skills in legal aid, digital training, field work, or communications to amplify our community impact across Kenya.

  • Field and remote opportunities available
  • Short-term and long-term placements
  • Professional induction training provided
  • Letter of recognition issued after service

Volunteer Application Form

Get in Touch

Let's Talk
About Impact

Whether you're a partner, researcher, journalist, government official, or community member — our team responds within 48 hours.

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Main Office

Nairobi, Kenya · P.O. Box XXXXX – 00100

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Email

info@hakifoundation.org
partnerships@hakifoundation.org

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Phone

+254 700 000 000 · Mon–Fri · 8am–5pm EAT

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Field Offices

Turkana · Marsabit · Garissa · Isiolo · Wajir · Samburu

⚠ GBV Crisis Line — 24/7 Confidential

Free, anonymous support for survivors and those at risk. Available in Swahili and local languages across Kenya.

📞 0800 720 000 Toll-free
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Stories and impact reports from our teams on the ground.