Rooted in Community. Driven by Dignity & Self-Reliance.
ACWA is a Community Based Organization established in 2024 and registered under the Community Groups Registration Act No. 30 of 2021 in Kenya (Reg. No. DSD/23/124/02/152725), operating in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Turkana host areas.
A Self-Reliant & Peaceful Society
To cultivate self-reliant, peaceful, and empowered communities where every individual enjoys dignity, equal access to quality education, sustainable food security, health awareness, and rights protection.
Community-Led Transformation
To work directly alongside refugees and host communities in Kenya through grassroots peacebuilding, educational support, child welfare safeguards, climate-resilient livelihoods, and health promotion.
Grassroots action driven directly by refugee and host community members in Kakuma.
ACWA in Kakuma Refugee Camp
Real field photographs showing our team, peace meetings, and educational distribution drives.
ACWA Executive Committee & Field Team
Grassroots leaders and community organizers in Kakuma Camp.
Peace Dialogue & Reconciliation
Fostering inter-community harmony between host villages and refugee camp zones.
Educational Support Distribution
Direct distribution of learning materials and scholastic packages to vulnerable children.
The Guiding Principles Behind Every Action
Our values dictate how we interact with community members, manage resources, and partner with institutions.
Integrity
Upholding strict ethical standards, honesty, and moral courage in all community dealings.
Accountability
Taking full ownership of project outcomes and maintaining responsible stewardship of funds.
Transparency
Open communication with beneficiaries, government authorities, and development partners.
Teamwork
Uniting refugee leaders and host community members into cohesive problem-solving teams.
Collaboration
Partnering with schools, local CBOs, NGOs, and humanitarian agencies for shared impact.
Innovation
Adapting sustainable solutions like permaculture and community dialogue in arid conditions.
ACWA Organizational Team & Board of Directors
Governed by an independent Board of Directors and led on the ground by dedicated refugee & host community leaders in Kakuma.
Our Organizational Objectives
ACWA operates with clear, targeted objectives designed to build community self-sufficiency, social cohesion, and grassroots peace. Registered under the Community Groups Registration Act No. 30 of 2021 in Kenya (Reg. No. DSD/23/124/02/152725).
Promote peacebuilding and conflict resolution between refugees and host communities.
Support vulnerable children, women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
Improve access to education and community welfare services.
Empower communities through livelihoods, permaculture, and vocational skills development.
Strengthen awareness of health protection, hygiene, and human rights.
How ACWA Works
We conduct participatory community needs assessments, form local peace & welfare committees, and execute projects directly with community members.
Communities Served
Refugee residents across Kakuma camp zones, Turkana host communities, orphans, youth groups, women-headed households, and persons with disabilities.
Partnership Approach
We welcome collaborative programming, co-funding, and technical exchange with international NGOs, faith groups, and government offices.