Vijana Amani Pamoja
Nancy Waweru Humanitarian Nominee # ZuriAwards 2021 is the Founder Vijana Amani Pamoja. She uses the power and the popularity of the game of Football-based as a tool for social and economic development.VAP has grown from a small scale football-based life skills initiative to an internationally respected non-profit that aims to encourage healthy, active and economically stable lifestyles among Kenyan youth and vulnerable populations.
Lilian Kaivuli Media Nominee # ZuriAwards 2021 is the brains behind Impact Media Hub. A digital media platform amplifying positive stories of change makers using solutions journalism, alongside equipping young people from informal settlement with journalism skills and preparing them to be ambassadors of change in their communities.
Financial Discipline.
Nadia Mukami Finance Nominee # ZuriAwards 2021 is the Founder of Financial Discipline. Which cultivates financial discipline amongst the youth in terms of savings and money management.
Women of Security Kenya
Judy Ngure STEM Nominee # ZuriAwards 2021 is the Founder and the brains behind Women of security Kenya with the 9% representation of women in cybersecurity within Africa,WOSEC(Women of Security)aims to bring more women into the fold as well as equip them with the necessary skill set to join and navigate the cyber security world.
Youth Leaders Stakeholders
Halima Nyota Young Achievers Nominee # ZuriAwards 2021 is the Founder Youth Leaders Stakeholders, Was formed to enable gender equality at grassroots level which address the patriarchal leadership structure that had taken shape in our community in the sense that men were in charge of all social, economic and political spaces unfairly against women. In that process of wanting to bring more women visibility in the community’s leadership structure.
Saniaga Community Libraries
Velma Lumadi Education Nominee # ZuriAwards 2021 is the Founder Saniaga Community Libraries. Based in Vihiga County she has a passion for reading and saw a need of other kids to experience that at an early age by opening a library.
Serene Haven CBO
Elizabeth Muriuki Education Nominee # ZuriAwards 2021 is the Founder Serene Haven. Which admits teenage mothers exclusively with their babies. She runs a day care centre inside the school that take cares of the babies while the students attend class.
Somali Girls Organisation
Maryan Dadle Young Achievers Nominee # ZuriAwards 2021 is the Founder of Somali Girls Organisation. Been a victim of FGM and early marriage. An ordeal she survived as a kid necessitated her hatred towards injustice. Her defence mechanisms turned out to be her passion to rescue those who may be at risk like she was.
Under the microscope
Stephanie Ajwang STEM Nominee # ZuriAwards 2021 is the Founder of Under The Microscope (UTM).Which aims to promote STEM education, communication and engagement to advance science, Technology and Innovation in Africa in order to bridge the gap between science and society.
Kore support
Katherine Silva is a dedicated advocate for community development and women’s empowerment, currently serving with Kore Support, an organization committed to improving access to essential services and psychosocial support for vulnerable populations. With a background in social work and project coordination, Katherine has played a key role in designing and implementing programs that address mental health, gender-based violence, and economic empowerment. Her work focuses on building strong community networks, providing trauma-informed care, and enhancing the capacity of local partners to deliver sustainable impact. Passionate about inclusive development, Katherine continues to champion initiatives that uplift marginalized groups and foster resilience at the grassroots level.
