Our Mission

Our mission is to build and scale sexual risk awareness programs across Kenya that help youth make safer choices, delay pregnancy, and pursue education.

Our Values

1. High Impact

We are committed to doing the most good we can in improving adolescent health and education. We act urgently, think ambitiously, and continuously refine our model to deliver exceptional results backed by real-world evidence.

2. Evidence-Based

Our decisions are grounded in rigorous data and scientific research. We test, learn, and adapt, ensuring every intervention is driven by measurable outcomes rather than assumptions.

3. Cost-Effective

We hold ourselves accountable for using resources wisely. Every dollar spent must translate into the greatest possible benefit for young people. Cost-effectiveness is not just a metric, it is a moral duty.

4. Transparency and Openness

We believe in open reasoning and honest communication. Feedback flows freely across all levels, and every decision is open to questioning and improvement. We see transparency as the foundation of trust and learning.

5. Nimbleness

We act quickly, iterate fast, and adjust with agility. Even when uncertainty is high, we take thoughtful action, guided by evidence and the promise of meaningful impact.

6. Ownership

We take full responsibility for our work and outcomes. Each team member acts as a steward of our mission, questioning assumptions, seeking context, and taking initiative to do what’s right, not just what’s assigned.

7. Calibration

We think and communicate clearly about what we know and what we don’t. We value accurate judgment over certainty, seek evidence to refine our views, and remain open to correction as we learn.

8. Inclusiveness

We are committed to a culture where everyone can thrive, regardless of background or identity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, foster respect, and value collaboration built on empathy and shared purpose.

Meet the Team

Kalori Wesonga

Founder & Project Manager

Kalori Wesonga is the Founder and Project Manager of GirlSmart Education, where he leads strategy, partnerships, and program design to reduce teenage pregnancy and empower youth across Kenya. A generalist with a focus on human resources, research, and operations, Kalori previously worked with Animal Advocacy Africa, Shamiri Institute, and the Kenyan Ministry of Health. A D-Prize Global Competition winner, he is passionate about creating evidence-driven breakthroughs that expand opportunities for young people across Africa.

Faith Mutinda

Co-Founder & Program Coordinator

Faith Mutinda leads program design, coordination, and implementation, ensuring that every initiative runs seamlessly to empower girls to stay in school and make informed life choices. With a background in Law and experience in both legal and administrative sectors, she blends structure, empathy, and strategy to advance GirlSmart’s mission. Driven by a passion for education equity, gender justice, and youth empowerment, Faith believes that when girls are equipped with knowledge and confidence, they become powerful agents of transformation within their families and communities

Adviser

Mr. Wandera is a dynamic paralegal and community leader with over 15 years of experience advancing good governance, justice, and human rights through community-based approaches. A dedicated trainer in human rights and conflict prevention, he has mentored emerging leaders and strengthened grassroots capacities in program design, implementation, and evaluation. He is the recipient of the 2024 National Paralegals Award and currently chairs the Board of Management at Daniel Comboni School, where he has overseen school modernization and academic improvements. Mr. Wandera previously worked with the Legal Resources Foundation and has facilitated human rights trainings for organizations such as YIKE, IMLU, TISA, and Caritas, among others.

Mr. Bilasio Wandera