Partners & Collaborators

The coalition behind the work

We do not work alone. Lasting change is built with others — donors who believe in the work, civil society allies who share the load, governments who open the door, and researchers who keep us honest.

Safe Steps Foundation Kenya partners and community in a working session
How We Partner

Partnership, on honest terms

We hold ourselves to the same standards we ask of others. That is what makes a partnership last.

Shared purpose

We partner where missions genuinely align, not for visibility. The work comes first.

Transparency

We are open about how resources are used and rigorous about reporting back.

Community first

Every partnership is measured by what it changes for the communities we work with.

Donors & International Partners

Support that makes the work possible

Institutions whose funding and solidarity sustain our governance, human rights, and gender equality programmes.

Programme activity supported by international partners
International Donor

European Union

A leading multilateral partner supporting democratic governance, human rights, and inclusive development across Kenya and the region.

Human rights programme session
Human Rights Foundation

KIOS Foundation

A Finnish foundation that resources civil society and human rights defenders across the global south, strengthening grassroots rights work.

Peace and dialogue programme
Peace & Democracy

Kofi Annan Foundation

Mobilises leadership and dialogue for peace, credible elections, and democratic resilience — values that anchor our peacebuilding work.

Governance and participation programme
Democracy Support

Westminster Foundation for Democracy

The UK's democracy-strengthening body, working to build accountable institutions and inclusive political participation.

Civic participation activity
Democracy Network

European Partnership for Democracy

A European network advancing democracy support and civic participation, connecting local organisations to wider movements.

Civil Society & Coalitions

Allies who share the load

Organisations and networks we stand alongside in advocacy, civic education, and the protection of rights.

Human rights defenders engagement
HRD Protection

Defenders Coalition

Supports and protects human rights defenders across Kenya, a critical ally in safeguarding those who speak up for their communities.

Civic education and mobilisation
Civic Action

InformAction

A Kenyan civic education and grassroots mobilisation organisation that brings accountability conversations directly to communities.

Women's empowerment programme
Women's Rights

Women Empowerment Link (WEL)

Advances women's rights, leadership, and political participation — a natural partner in our gender equality programmes.

Budget participation session
Budget Transparency

Bajeti Hub

Promotes budget transparency and public participation in fiscal processes, complementing our county budget tracking work.

Civil society network meeting
CSO Network

Civil Society Network

A coalition of civil society organisations we collaborate with on shared advocacy, learning, and collective action.

Community peace initiative
Peacebuilding

Amani Partners Kenya

Peacebuilding collaborators working on community cohesion and conflict resolution alongside our social cohesion programmes.

Government & County Partners

Working with, not around, the state

We engage national and county government as partners in delivering rights, services, and accountable governance.

Engagement with national gender stakeholders
National Government

State Department for Gender

Our national counterpart on gender policy, helping align community programmes with national frameworks and commitments.

County engagement in Bomet
County Government

County Government of Bomet

Our most active county partner, supporting girls' mentorship, capacity building of duty bearers, and public participation.

County engagement in Kericho
County Government

County Government of Kericho

A partner in extending governance and gender equality programmes across the South Rift region.

County engagement in Narok
County Government

County Government of Narok

Partnering on water access, community resilience, and gender programmes in arid and semi-arid communities.

Research & Technical Partners

Evidence that keeps us honest

Specialist partners who bring rigour, data, and methodology to everything we advocate for.

Research and data analysis work
Research Partner

Sight-Edge Consultancy

Our research partner for county budget tracking, policy analysis, data analytics, and monitoring and evaluation across programmes.

Alone we can reach a community. Together we can reach a county.

Become a partner

If our work aligns with yours — as a funder, a fellow organisation, a county counterpart, or a researcher — we want to hear from you.