What we do
At Save A Kenyan Initiative (SAKI), we are dedicated to transforming lives and building safer, stronger communities across Kenya. Our work goes beyond responding to challenges; we proactively tackle the root causes of community vulnerability, violent extremism, and underdevelopment through innovative, people-centered approaches.
We empower people through skills training, entrepreneurship, and microfinance opportunities, while promoting peace, conflict resolution, and resilience. Through research, advocacy, and partnerships, we drive lasting change and give Kenyans the tools to thrive
Through these initiatives, SAKI nurtures hope, dignity, and opportunities, empowering Kenyans to thrive in secure and peaceful communities.
Our Approach
- Educating communities about the dangers of radicalization and violent extremism.
- Hosting forums to promote tolerance, dialogue, and coexistence among diverse groups.
- Running multimedia and social media campaigns to spread peace-centered narratives.
- Offering vocational training, skills development, and mentorship programs for youth.
- Supporting youth entrepreneurship through funding, training, and networking opportunities.
- Creating safe spaces for young people to engage in productive and creative activities.
- Supporting access to education for vulnerable children and youth.
- Training educators on how to identify and address extremism-related issues.
- Facilitating agricultural and small business development projects.
- Mediating disputes within and between communities to prevent escalation.
- Training local leaders in negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Organizing inter-community peace dialogues and cultural exchange programs
- Developing curriculum materials on peacebuilding and critical thinking for schools.
- Collaborating with government agencies, civil society organizations, and religious leaders.
- Creating platforms for stakeholders to share ideas, resources, and strategies.
Partnering with communities to organizing cleanup drives, tree planting, and environmental conservation activities.
Partnering with communities to establishing community centers to serve as hubs for education, counseling, and skills training.
- Conducting studies to understand the causes and dynamics of violent extremism among other upcoming issues.
- Advocating for inclusive policies that address social and economic inequalities.
Through these activities, SAKI strives to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities, ensuring a safer, more prosperous Kenya for future generations.