About Us

Our Approach

Our Mission

"To transform communities through health and wellness."

Wellness Approach Mentors (WAM) Organization is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) working with children, youth and most vulnerable groups of people to support them achieve wholeness by transforming their lives through wellness services.

Our Vision

"Transformed Healthy Communities"

Wellness Approach Mentors main objectives are to promote access to health care services, human rights, reproductive health, mitigate the impact of HIV-AIDS, economic empowerments and reduce effects of drugs and alcohol addiction.

Historical Background

Wellness Approach Mentors (WAM) Organization is driven by its mission to transform communities through health and wellness, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 3 of ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all. Initially serving children, youth, women, and vulnerable communities in specific regions of Kenya, namely Nairobi, Machakos, Kitui, and Makueni, WAM Organization aims to expand its reach to all 47 counties in the country.

Founded by Dorothy and Jonathan, WAM Organization was born out of their motivation, passion, and personal initiative to alleviate the suffering of disadvantaged groups. Witnessing the challenges faced by children, youth, women, and adolescents in areas such as health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and gender-based violence, they were compelled to make a positive impact in their lives. With a dedicated and qualified board, WAM Organization collaborates with governmental, non-governmental, and corporate entities, as well as communities and groups, to bring about transformation through health and wellness.

Registered with the Kenyan Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) board since April 30, 2020, WAM Organization has implemented various projects focused on mental health prevention and promotion, reproductive health, substance abuse prevention, HIV/AIDS prevention, and women’s social and economic empowerment in Nairobi. Emphasizing community engagement, ownership, and a conducive environment, WAM Organization strives to establish lasting partnerships and create positive change in health and wellness.

Our Structure

WAM Organization is committed to hire a cadre of highly qualified professionals who are driven by Passion, right attitude, self-discipline, intentional to serve, resourceful, self-motivated and demonstrating capability to propel the affairs of the Organization in a positive manner. The performance of the board of directors and that of its management team is key to sustain the growth of the Organization, in this view we have hired competitive board of directors and management team to support in running the affairs of the Organization.

The Governing board of the Organization is responsible for the conduct of the Organization’s General operations and performing specified duties under its given powers as provided in the articles of its constitution. The governing board meets regularly at the office or via zoom in Nairobi. Board serves, audits, and budgets, responsible for designing programs, development effectiveness, governance, leadership and administrative matters.

WAM Organization administrative and financial control is vested in the executive committee which comprises the founders, board of directors, Head of programs, Head of operations, and departmental officers. WAM Organization top position is that of executive director who acts as the link between the board of directors and the senior management team.

Our Objectives

Wellness Approach Mentor's main objectives are to promote access to health care services, human rights, reproductive health, mitigate the impact of HIV-AIDS, economic empowerments and reduce effects of drugs and alcohol addiction.
  1. To conduct community health care forums that aim at creating awareness on control and prevention of both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
  2. To organize community outreach activities that advocate for human rights of children, youth and vulnerable groups of people.
  3. To capacity build children, youth and women by providing them with life-skills training on reproductive health through workshops.
  4. To provide comprehensive HIV services (Demand creation for HIV services, HIV testing, HIV care and treatment and referrals) to children, youth, women and most at risk populations through community mobilization and referral.
  5. To promote employability for youth and women through economic empowerment and entrepreneurship training
  6. To provide psycho-social support services to children and youth affected and at risk of drugs and alcohol addiction.
  7. To take such steps by personal or written appeals, private meetings, public meetings or representations to Parliament, government entities and other bodies as may be deemed expedient to promote any of the objects of the Organization.
  8. To raise, secure and utilize funds for the attainment of any or all objects of the Organization, and to do such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of these objects.

Our Core Values

At WAM, we wholeheartedly embrace a set of core values that not only guide our daily operations but also inform our strategic and organizational decisions. These values reflect our moral compass and operational priorities, shaping our commitment to professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct. By adhering to these principles, we cultivate a culture of trust, accountability, and excellence, ensuring that we consistently deliver exceptional outcomes. Our ongoing dedication to these core values enables us to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of individuals and communities we serve.

WAM’s core values are:

  1. Professionalism.

  2. Loyalty,

  3. Integrity.

  4. Service to humanity.

  5. Empathy and

  6. Confidentiality.

Our Motivation

WAM Organization exits to help our clients to address health and wellness challenges, capacity build youth and women on social and economic empowerment, advocate for Human rights and ensure prevention of HIV-AIDS. We are guided by a set of principles that emphasize the utilization of local wisdom and resources, the encouragement of innovation and creativity, prioritizing quality, enhancing coordination and networking, accepting feedback, and supporting the health and wellness of communities.

WAM Organization’s guiding principles are:

  1. Utilization of local wisdom and resources.
  2. Encouragement of innovation and creativity.
  3. Prioritizing quality.
  4. Enhancing coordination and networking,
  5. Accepting feedback.
  6. Supporting communities’ Health and wellness.

WAM Organization encourages equal opportunities for all in the society irrespective of class, age, ethnicity, culture, or religion. It also promotes human rights for all, freedom of expression, movement, and choice by men and women alike, social harmony free from communal bias, freedom for work, education, and development.

Our Leadership

WAM Organization adopts a comprehensive leadership and management strategy to ensure effective operations and achieve its mission. The strategy includes various elements such as capacity building for employees, fostering strong working relationships with partners, facilitating synergy and exchange programs with other organizations, empowering teams in soft skills, and promoting organizational development in systems strengthening. Additionally, the organization emphasizes a wellness culture by integrating wellness practices into all priority areas.

To support the successful implementation of this strategy, WAM Organization hires professionals who possess the necessary qualities, including passion, the right attitude, self-discipline, resourcefulness, and self-motivation. The organization places great importance on the performance of its board of directors and management team, which are responsible for governing and managing its operations.

WAM Organization has initiated internal reforms to strengthen its planning, monitoring, and evaluation functions, as well as its human resources, finance, and administrative management. This includes standardizing the planning process, building capacity, and generating lessons learned and best practices. Decision-making is viewed as a crucial aspect of the organization’s administrative activities, guiding its planning, organization, direction, and control processes.

By implementing this leadership and management strategy, WAM Organization aims to optimize its performance, improve outcomes, and effectively serve the communities it supports.