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Active Since 2022 · Kesses, Eldoret · 300+ Youth Impacted

We Train Youth In Arts, Skills & Leadership — Then Watch Them Earn.

In Kesses, Eldoret, unemployment and exclusion are killing youth potential daily. WII runs structured programs in performing arts, digital skills, and civic leadership that turn that around — with real participants, real outcomes, and documented proof.

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320+
Youth trained directly since 2022
80%
Graduates earning independently within 3 months
📍 Kesses, Eldoret — Not An Office. A Community.

Every program leader lives and works where we operate

Flagship Program

Wave Creative Empowerment Program (WCEP)

Our 12-week structured program targeting youth aged 15–28 in Kesses, Eldoret. Not a workshop. Not a one-day event. A real program with real structure, real mentorship, and documented outcomes.

Wave Creative Empowerment Program

WCEP · 12 Weeks · 3 Cohorts Per Year
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Who It's For Youth aged 15–28 in Kesses and surrounding areas of Eldoret — particularly those not in formal employment or education
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Phase 1 — Arts & Identity (Weeks 1–4) Dance, movement, and creative expression training. Building confidence, discipline, and peer community
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Phase 2 — Digital Skills (Weeks 5–9) Web design, video editing, content creation, and freelance business fundamentals — income-focused training
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Phase 3 — Launch & Mentorship (Weeks 10–12) Portfolio building, client connections, peer mentorship pairing, and community leadership placement

Documented Outcome: 80% of WCEP graduates generate independent income within 90 days of completing the program. 32 graduates now serve as active peer mentors within WII.

Why This Works
We Don't Just Train. We Follow Up.
Every graduate is tracked for 12 months post-program. We measure income, employment status, and community engagement — not just attendance.
Real Numbers
3 Cohorts. 97 Graduates. 78 Earning.
Across our completed WCEP cohorts, 78 graduates are generating income from digital freelancing, performance, and content creation within Eldoret and beyond.
Community Rooted
Every Facilitator Is A Graduate.
We don't bring in outside trainers. Our program facilitators are WII graduates who came through the same journey — giving participants real, relatable role models.
Scalable Model
Built To Grow Without Losing Quality.
The WCEP structure is documented, replicable, and designed to scale to new cohorts and eventually new locations across Uasin Gishu County.
Cohort 4 — Enrolling Now

Limited spots. Applications open to youth in Kesses & Eldoret.

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Participant Stories

Real People. Real Outcomes.

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Before WII I had no direction. After the WCEP program I learned video editing and now I do paid gigs for local businesses in Eldoret. My life has genuinely changed.
Program Graduate, Cohort 2
Now: Freelance Video Editor · Eldoret
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I joined thinking it was just a dance program. It became so much more — I learned skills, built confidence, and now I mentor 4 younger kids coming through the same program.
Program Graduate, Cohort 1
Now: Peer Mentor & WII Community Lead
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WII didn't just teach me a skill — they showed me I could build something. I've started my own small content creation business and I'm training two young people myself now.
Program Graduate, Cohort 3
Now: Content Creator & Micro-Business Owner
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Wave · Impact · Initiative

WII
Kesses
Eldoret
Who We Are

A Grassroots Movement, Built By Youth

Wave Impact Initiative (WII) is a community-based organization born from the streets, training grounds, and neighborhoods of Kesses, Eldoret. Founded in 2022 by young people who understood that real transformation doesn't arrive from outside — it's built from within. We don't talk about change. We run it, document it, and prove it.

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

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Education Access & Quality

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

02

Health & Well-being

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

03

Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment

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

04

Social Inclusion & Equality

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

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Climate Resilience

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

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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
12
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

01

Identify & Engage

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

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Skills & Arts Programs

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

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Economic Linkage

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

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Community Leadership

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

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Systemic Change

Communities with stronger human capital challenge structural inequalities from within

Contact Us

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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Email
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
Wave Impact Initiative · Eldoret, Kenya
Performing Arts
Youth Arts Training — Movement Lab Session II
Wave Impact Initiative · Eldoret, Kenya
Performing Arts
Youth Arts Training — Movement Lab Session III
Wave Impact Initiative · Eldoret, Kenya
Community Program
WII Talent Discovery Initiative — Youth Scouting Event
Wave Impact Initiative · Eldoret, Kenya
Outreach
WII Talent Acquisition & Community Outreach Campaign
Wave Impact Initiative · Eldoret, Kenya
Public Performance
Cultural Showcase — Moi University Community Event
Wave Impact Initiative · Eldoret, Kenya
Community Impact
WII Youth Charity Initiative — Community Outreach Event
Wave Impact Initiative · Eldoret, Kenya
Outreach
WII Talent Acquisition Program — Campaign II
Wave Impact Initiative · Eldoret, Kenya
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WII On The Ground

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

WII Executive Team — Organizational Leadership Portrait
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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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WII Team & Program Beneficiaries — Community Engagement Session
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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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