Where We Work

We go deep, not wide.

Our work is organised across three operational regions, each with its own context, partnerships, and programme emphasis. We are intentionally focused.

Safe Steps Foundation Kenya community work in the field
Our Regions

Three operational regions

Each region carries its own partnerships and programme emphasis.

National HQ

Nairobi Region

Policy & Research

Policy advocacy, research coordination, partner engagement, and national-level human rights work are anchored here. Nairobi also hosts our research function with Sight-Edge Consultancy.

Most Active

South Rift · Bomet

Community Programmes

Our most active community programme region, spanning Bomet East, Chepalungu, Ndanai, and Sotik. Girls' mentorship, AROP ceremonies, women's economic empowerment, capacity building of duty bearers, and SRHR advocacy.

Expanding

Central Region

Emerging Presence

An emerging programme area where we are extending our governance and gender equality work in partnership with local actors.

On The Ground

Counties and communities we work in

Specific locations of our recent and ongoing programmes.

Bomet County

Bomet East · Chepalungu · Ndanai · Sotik

Girls' mentorship, Alternative Rite of Passage, SRHR advocacy, and women's economic empowerment.

Kajiado County

Esonorua and surrounding communities

Support to widows' groups including livestock for economic stability, and distribution of low-tech water filter pots.

Narok County

Arid and semi-arid areas

Water access programmes addressing waterborne disease and community resilience in dryland communities.

Nairobi County

National capital

Policy and research work, advocacy engagements, and human rights defender networks.

Our Approach to Place

We are intentionally focused. We go deep in fewer places rather than thin in many.

Want to bring our work to your community?

We partner with county governments, civil society, and community-based organisations to extend our reach. If that's you, get in touch.