Wave Impact Initiative (WII) — Est. 2022 · Kesses, Eldoret

Turning Youth Potential Into Community Power

We are a grassroots organization rooted in East African communities, using arts, skills training, and economic empowerment to break cycles of multidimensional poverty — from within.

Our Work Get Involved

340+

Youth Reached Since 2022

Community Programs Active

🏆 Community-Led & Locally Governed

100% locally rooted leadership and decision-making

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Wave · Impact · Initiative

WII
Kesses
Eldoret

Who We Are

A Grassroots Movement, Built By Youth

Wave Impact Initiative — meaning "Voice of the Youth" — is a community-based organization born from the streets, studios, and neighborhoods we call home. We were founded by young people who understood that transformation doesn't come from outside — it comes from within communities.

We use performing arts, digital skills, and economic mentorship as entry points to address the interconnected roots of poverty: lack of education, limited livelihoods, social exclusion, and broken confidence.

🏘️ Community-Based

All programs designed and led by local members

📊 Evidence-Driven

Measurable outcomes tracked every quarter

💼 Financially Managed

Transparent books, budget under €500K annually

🔗 Systemic Thinking

We attack root causes, not just symptoms

Our Mission

Three Pillars of Lasting Change

We don't run projects. We build capacity — in people, communities, and systems — so that change outlives our presence.

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Arts for Social Inclusion

Dance, music, and creative expression are vehicles for healing trauma, building identity, and bringing excluded youth into safe, structured community spaces.

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Skills & Economic Livelihoods

We pair youth with digital skills training — video production, web design, freelancing — connecting talent to real economic opportunity and income.

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Community Governance

We train youth to lead, advocate, and participate in local decision-making — building a generation of informed, capable community stewards.

Focus Areas

Addressing Multidimensional Poverty

Education Access & Quality

After-school mentorship, literacy support, and digital learning labs for youth in under-resourced neighborhoods.

Health & Well-being

Mental health awareness, physical wellness through movement, and peer-led wellness circles integrated into programs.

Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment

Entrepreneurship bootcamps, freelance skill development, and micro-business mentorship for 18–30 year olds.

Social Inclusion & Equality

Creating safe spaces for marginalized youth — regardless of gender, background, or circumstance — to participate fully in community life.

Climate Resilience

Youth-led environmental awareness campaigns and urban greening initiatives tied to community livelihoods.

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Bridging government, private sector, and grassroots actors to create integrated, lasting local solutions.

Our Impact

Numbers That Tell the Truth

340+

Youth directly reached through programs

78%

Participants report improved livelihood outcomes

Active community programs running

3yrs

Consistent, documented community presence

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The Movement Lab

A weekly performing arts program using dance and choreography to build discipline, creativity, teamwork and emotional resilience in youth aged 13–25.

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Digital Skills Bootcamp

10-week intensive program covering web design, content creation, video editing, and freelancing — turning skills into income streams.

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Youth Civic Leaders Track

Leadership training and community advocacy skills for young people ready to shape decisions in their neighborhoods and beyond.

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Peer Mentorship Network

Structured peer-to-peer mentorship connecting program graduates with incoming youth — creating a self-sustaining knowledge chain.

Governance & Structure

Built to Be Trusted

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Registered Community-Based Organization

Legally registered and compliant with local CBO regulations. Operating with a clear constitution and governance charter.
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Annual Budget Under €500,000

Lean, community-focused operations with full financial transparency and audited accounts.
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Serving High Poverty Regions

All programs operate in neighborhoods with documented multidimensional poverty indicators.
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Impact Tracking & Learning Systems

Quarterly outcome reviews, beneficiary surveys, and annual learning reports document all program results.
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Clear Theory of Change

Evidence-backed strategy linking our activities to long-term systemic community change.

Leadership Team

Executive Director

Baldwin Onyango

Founder · Choreographer · Youth Advocate

Programs Lead

Scholasticah Muyundo

Education & Community Programs

Finance Officer

Mark Kimeu

Budget Management & Reporting

Community Liaison

Harrington Zachariah

Community Engagement & Outreach

All board members are drawn directly from the communities we serve — ensuring decisions reflect real needs on the ground.

Theory of Change

How We Create Systemic Impact

Identify & Engage

Reach at-risk youth in high-poverty areas through community trust networks and word-of-mouth

Skills & Arts Programs

Build confidence, discipline, and marketable skills through structured arts and digital training

Economic Linkage

Connect graduates to freelance income, micro-enterprise, and employment pipelines

Community Leadership

Graduates become mentors, advocates, and local leaders — multiplying impact organically

Systemic Change

Communities with stronger human capital challenge structural inequalities from within

Let's Build Something That Lasts

Whether you're a partner, funder, volunteer, or community member — we want to hear from you. Every collaboration starts with a conversation.

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Location

Kesses, Eldoret, Kenya

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infothewaveimpactinitiative@yahoo.com

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Phone / WhatsApp

+254702161933

Media & Gallery

WII In Action

Photos, videos, and moments from our programs, events, and community work. This is what Wave Impact Initiative looks like on the ground.

Performing Arts

Youth Arts Training — Movement Lab Session I

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Performing Arts

Youth Arts Training — Movement Lab Session II

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Performing Arts

Youth Arts Training — Movement Lab Session III

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Community Program

WII Talent Discovery Initiative — Youth Scouting Event

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Outreach

WII Talent Acquisition & Community Outreach Campaign

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Public Performance

Cultural Showcase — Moi University Community Event

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Community Impact

WII Youth Charity Initiative — Community Outreach Event

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Outreach

WII Talent Acquisition Program — Campaign II

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We're actively documenting our work.
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Photo Gallery

WII On The Ground

A visual record of Wave Impact Initiative's programs, community work, and impact across Kesses, Eldoret.

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Leadership

WII Executive Team — Organizational Leadership Portrait

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Digital Livelihoods Bootcamp — Freelance Skills Training

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Digital Skills

Digital Livelihoods Bootcamp — Freelance Skills Training

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Community

WII Team & Program Beneficiaries — Community Engagement Session

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WII Green Initiative — Community Tree Planting Program

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Climate Action

WII Green Initiative — Community Tree Planting Program

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Youth Capacity Building — Skills & Arts Training Session

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Youth Development

Youth Capacity Building — Skills & Arts Training Session

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Program Graduates — WII Alumni at Community Event

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Impact

Program Graduates — WII Alumni at Community Event

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Youth Arts & Skills Development — Training Session II

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Youth Development

Youth Arts & Skills Development — Training Session II

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