ABOUT ME

I have long held a passion for working with and for those who feel the weight of the world the most, remaining dedicated to causes that, in some way, enrich the standing of vulnerable, marginalised, or disadvantaged populations in society and/or afford them the quality of life enshrined in their human rights; in constantly pushing for the protection, support, and empowerment of these populations, and the rectification or betterment of societies (and their social structures) that have thus far failed to do so.

A highly motivated, well-rounded, and diligent global thinker, with demonstrated interest and experience in social justice, policy, advocacy, research, and community and sustainable development - particularly in youth and gender-focused roles. Curious, ambitious, and energetic, my experiences thus far have reinforced my commitment to and bolstered my expertise in social justice causes rooted in fairness and dignity for all.

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About Me

Gender and Youth

Managing community peer support groups comprising 100+ young adult facilitators and 1000+ participants aged 10 to 24 (GSN)
Supported, mentored, and protected at-risk, out-of-school, and unemployed 16- to 18-years-olds - most of whom had mental or behavioural disorders, histories of alcohol or drug abuse, were involved with Children’s Services, and/or in conflict with the law (LEAP)
Provided administrative and operational support to the Children, Schools, and Families Directorate including specific emphasis on Youth Justice quality assurance (SCC)
Delivered seminars on time management, exam techniques, and motivational strategies to secondary school students (Elevate)

Oversaw and facilitated the day-to-day activities of a large and varied clientele of foreign-nationality students (LSC)
Safeguarded and administered activities to children aged 3 to 14
(Camp Beaumont)

YOUTH-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Heading a nationwide consortium of 10 youth leaders across 4 organisations in the successful implementation of a major multi- year, multi-location youth programme (GSN)

GENDER-SPECIFIC

EXPERTISE AND ENGAGEMENT

Certificates in Gender Concepts;

International Frameworks for Gender Equality; Promoting

Gender Equality Throughout the UN System; Gender Equality

and Education; Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights;

Sexual and Gender Diversity: A Matter of Human Rights;

Violence Against Women and Girls; and Women, Peace, and

Security (UN Women)

Member, FAWE Kenya
Donor & Subscriber, UN Women

Advocated for girls' education in a remote and highly traditional Samburu village where his is not practiced, resultantly empowering a group of young women to stand up for theirs. (Tuum)

YOUTH-SPECIFIC EDUCATION, EXPERTISE, AND ENGAGEMENT

Youth Justice Modules (University of Surrey)

Course in Child Protection (HarvardX)
Certificates in Alternative Ways to Address Youth, Implementing Restorative Justice With Children, and Prevention of Juvenile
Radicalisation (ISJJ)
Certificates in Safeguarding
and Child Protection
(EduCare and iHasco)

Member, UNMGCY
Member, CYC
Donor & Subscriber, CRIN
Donor & Subscriber, IBCC
Donor & Subscriber, Save

the Children

Subscriber, YJLC
Designed and implemented

a two-week camp

programme for children and

youth in a remote and highly

traditional Samburu village (Tuum)

Taught English, Maths, and Science classes amidst a nationwide teachers strike, and tutored pupils in preparation for their forthcoming KCPE (Kenya Certificate of Primary Education) examinations (Magadi)

GENDER-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Working with a feminist-led grassroots organisation in the implementation of the Kumekucha Quest movement among young mothers, LGBTQ+ youth, and SGBV survivors in informal settlements in Nairobi. (GSN)

KEY SKILLS

Key Skills

As Demonstrated by My Experience

As Evidenced in My Work

ADMINISTRATION

INTERPERSONAL & SOFT

COMMUNICATION

Beneficiary Facing Expertise | Engaging With Different Cultures (particularly Rural, Remote, and/or Traditional) | Engaging With and/or Managing Children and Youth (particularly those at risk, in care, with special needs, and/or of difficult circumstances) | Working Within and In Collaboration with Communities (particularly those that are vulnerable, disadvantaged, and/or marginalised) | Working in Fast-Paced and/or High Pressure Environments | Data Driven | Impact-Oriented

LANGUAGES

CONTEXTUAL

RESEARCH

English (Fluent) | Swahili (Conversational) | German (Conversational)

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Wanjiku Waibochi

It is from the numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal or acts to improve the lot of others or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.

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”

Robert F. Kennedy

Quotes (Justice, Fighting)

ABOUT ME

Managing community peer support groups comprising 100+ young adult facilitators and 1000+ participants aged 10 to 24 (GSN)

Supported, mentored, and protected at-risk, out-of-school, and unemployed 16- to 18-years-olds - most of whom had mental or behavioural disorders, histories of alcohol or drug abuse, were involved with Children’s Services, and/or in conflict with the law (LEAP)

Provided administrative and operational support to the Children, Schools, and Families Directorate including specific emphasis on Youth Justice quality assurance (SCC)

Delivered seminars on time management, exam techniques, and motivational strategies to secondary school students (Elevate)​​

​Oversaw and facilitated the day-to-day activities of a large and varied clientele of foreign-nationality students (LSC)

Safeguarded and administered activities to children aged 3 to 14 (Camp Beaumont)

YOUTH-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

​​

Heading a nationwide consortium of 10 youth leaders across 4 organisations in the successful implementation of a major multi- year, multi-location youth programme (GSN)​

​GENDER-SPECIFIC

EXPERTISE AND ENGAGEMENT

​

Certificates in Gender Concepts;

International Frameworks for Gender Equality; Promoting

Gender Equality Throughout the UN System; Gender Equality

and Education; Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights;

Sexual and Gender Diversity: A Matter of Human Rights;

Violence Against Women and Girls;​​ and Women, Peace, and

Security (UN Women)

​

Member, FAWE Kenya

Donor & Subscriber, UN Women​​

Advocated for girls' education in a remote and highly traditional Samburu village where his is not practiced, resultantly empowering a group of young women to stand up for theirs. (Tuum)​​​

YOUTH-SPECIFIC EDUCATION, EXPERTISE, AND ENGAGEMENT

​​

Youth Justice Modules (University of Surrey)

​

Course in Child Protection (HarvardX)

Certificates in Alternative Ways to Address Youth, Implementing Restorative Justice With Children, and Prevention of Juvenile Radicalisation (ISJJ)

Certificates in Safeguarding and Child Protection (EduCare and iHasco)​​​​​

​

Member, UNMGCY

Member, CYC

Donor & Subscriber, CRIN

Donor & Subscriber, IBCC

Donor & Subscriber, Save

the Children

Subscriber, YJLC

Designed and implemented

a two-week camp

programme for children and

youth in a remote and highly

traditional Samburu village (Tuum)

Taught English, Maths, and Science classes amidst a nationwide teachers strike, and tutored pupils in preparation for their forthcoming KCPE (Kenya Certificate of Primary Education) examinations (Magadi)

​GENDER-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Working with a feminist-led grassroots organisation in the implementation of the Kumekucha Quest movement among young mothers, LGBTQ+ youth, and SGBV survivors in informal settlements in Nairobi. (GSN)

KEY SKILLS

ADMINISTRATION

INTERPERSONAL & SOFT

COMMUNICATION

LANGUAGES

CONTEXTUAL

RESEARCH

Delivered seminars on time management, exam techniques, and motivational strategies to secondary school students (Elevate)

Oversaw and facilitated the day-to-day activities of a large and varied clientele of foreign-nationality students (LSC)

Safeguarded and administered activities to children aged 3 to 14
(Camp Beaumont)

Heading a nationwide consortium of 10 youth leaders across 4 organisations in the successful implementation of a major multi- year, multi-location youth programme (GSN)

GENDER-SPECIFIC

Violence Against Women and Girls; and Women, Peace, and

Donor & Subscriber, UN Women

Advocated for girls' education in a remote and highly traditional Samburu village where his is not practiced, resultantly empowering a group of young women to stand up for theirs. (Tuum)

Certificates in Alternative Ways to Address Youth, Implementing Restorative Justice With Children, and Prevention of Juvenile
Radicalisation (ISJJ)

Certificates in Safeguarding
and Child Protection
(EduCare and iHasco)

GENDER-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Working with a feminist-led grassroots organisation in the implementation of the Kumekucha Quest movement among young mothers, LGBTQ+ youth, and SGBV survivors in informal settlements in Nairobi. (GSN)