Who we are
A Kenyan human rights defenders organisation building a just, inclusive, and peaceful society from the ground up.
Rights live in the choices people are able to make.
Safe Steps Foundation Kenya was founded in 2019 and formally registered in 2023. We are dedicated to promoting good governance, human rights, gender equality, and peacebuilding through research, advocacy, and community empowerment.
We combine grassroots engagement, civic education, policy research, and advocacy to create informed, empowered, and resilient communities capable of driving their own transformation. We believe lasting change is built from the ground up.
A just and peaceful society
To build a just, inclusive, and peaceful society where all people uphold human rights, practice good governance, and thrive through equitable opportunities and evidence-driven development.
Evidence that drives change
To champion good governance, human rights, gender equality, and values-based peacebuilding through advocacy and evidence-based research that drives sustainable development in Kenya.
To strengthen inclusive governance, protect human rights, promote gender equality, and foster peaceful, resilient communities in Kenya.
Four practices that distinguish our work.
Grassroots engagement
We begin and remain in the communities we serve, never imposing solutions from the outside.
Civic education
We equip citizens with knowledge of their rights, the law, and the institutions that affect their lives.
Policy research
We generate evidence that grounds advocacy in fact, not assumption.
Advocacy and dialogue
We bring communities, duty bearers, and policymakers into the same conversation.
Six values guide every decision we make.
Respect
We recognise the inherent worth, dignity, and rights of all people regardless of background.
Leadership
We create social change through growth at personal, communal, national, and international levels.
Integrity
It takes boldness and courage to stand by your principles, even when it is difficult.
Collaboration
We value diverse ideas and learn from partners and the communities we serve.
Innovation
We adopt new strategies to solve new and evolving challenges.
Non-Discrimination
Everyone is respected and given equal opportunities, without exception.
Human rights are the foundation of sustainable peace and development.
Everything we do is anchored in this conviction. If it aligns with yours, we want to hear from you.