The Africa Centre for Nonviolence and Sustainable Impact (AfriNov) is a registered and leading not-for-profit in Kenya as Company Limited by guarantee working in partnership with vulnerable and marginalized community groups and relevant state and non-state stakeholders. Our mission is based on non-violent action to promote sustainable peacebuilding, development, inclusive democracy and governance, along with research and evidence-based initiatives.
In Kenya, AfriNov has established a presence in Nairobi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Kakamega, and the Mt. Elgon regions. Our work goes beyond Kenya’s borders, where we have facilitated the training and establishment of robust community-oriented organizations dedicated to advancing nonviolent peacebuilding and community development initiatives in Rwanda, Burundi, and Congo.
Our Mission
Drive social justice and development in Africa by training, mentoring and mobilizing communities through nonviolence approaches.
Our Vision
We strive for an informed and empowered citizenry. We want local communities to be able to challenge social injustices through nonviolent means. We want communities to work together to tackle issues that matter to them.
Who We Serve
We serve communities and people affected by social injustice, violence and conflicts in East Africa.
Where We Operate
We currently operate in four regions in Kenya: Nairobi, North Rift, Nyanza and Western Kenya. Our other programs go beyond the four regions on a limited basis as dictated by funds and needs. We are working with communities through trained community resources persons (CRPs), community groups, civil society organizations, state and non-state stakeholders.
Our Values
Non-violence
We are committed towards the promotion and pursuit of nonviolence in realizing our vision and mission as well as in working with like-minded partners at every level.
Leadership
We listen to and learn from our community.We support the community address its problems and mobilize resources for the common good.
Equity
We strive for equity and we focus primarily, but not exclusively, on people who are vulnerable to social injustice and violence.
Inclusiveness
We practice and champion inclusiveness in our work and communities. We honor diverse strengths, needs, voices and backgrounds of all members of our communities and partners.
Accountability
We serve as stewards for our partners and community investments and honor the charitable intentions of our donors to meet current and future community needs.We hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, service and fiduciary responsibility.