Wezesha Women And Youth Initiative (WWAYI)

Name

Wezesha Women And Youth Initiative (WWAYI)

Legal name

Wezesha Women And Youth Initiative (WWAYI)

Website

https://wwayi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Community Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG), Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

Keywords

• Nonprofit education programs
• Youth empowerment services
• Community health education
• Reproductive health advocacy
• Gender equality programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals through various channels including Cash App ($WWAYI), Venmo (@WWAYI), Mpesa pay bill (222111), check, and stock donations. Donors can give 100% directly to specific programs or general operations.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships offered as a giving option for businesses looking to support WWAYI's mission and programs.
3. Employer Matching: WWAYI accepts employer-matched donations, allowing donors to maximize their contribution impact through workplace giving programs.
4. Donor-Advised Funds: Giving through donor-advised funds, enabling donors to recommend grants from their DAF accounts to support WWAYI programs.
5. Bequests and Legacy Giving: Planned giving options including bequests and legacy giving for long-term donor engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WWAYI is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers community-driven programs supporting women, girls and youth through education re-entry, reproductive and mental health education, hygiene product distribution, grief counseling, and cultural navigation services. The organization operates four core programs — Elimu Dada (Kenya), Repro-Mental Health Program (Kenya), Kemi-Zola Project (Kenya), and PATH-WWAYI (Pittsburgh, USA) — funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, employer matching, and donor-advised funds.

Product overview

Wezesha Women And Youth Initiative (WWAYI) is a nonprofit organization operating a portfolio of community-driven programs focused on women and youth empowerment. The organization offers four distinct programs: Elimu Dada (education support for teen mothers), the Repro-Mental Health Program (reproductive and mental health education in schools), the Kemi-Zola Project (grief support for pregnancy and infant loss), and PATH-WWAYI (support services for immigrant and refugee students). WWAYI's programs are delivered directly to beneficiaries through partnerships with schools, community organizations, and local leaders, with a focus on Kenya-based initiatives and a U.S.-based program serving immigrant and international students in Pittsburgh.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elimu Dada: Program supporting adolescent mothers in rural Kenya who have dropped out due to pregnancy, helping them return to school through scholarships, childcare, therapy, mentorship and stigma reduction.
• Repro-Mental Health Program
• Kemi-Zola Project
• PATH-WWAYI

Products and services

• Elimu Dada A holistic education re-entry and retention program that supports adolescent mothers in rural Kenya who have dropped out due to pregnancy. The program provides scholarships, childcare, therapy, mentorship, and stigma-reduction initiatives to help beneficiaries return to school and rebuild their futures.
• Repro-Mental Health Program A school-based program providing high-impact reproductive and mental health education with hygiene product distribution to reduce absenteeism, promote dignity, and strengthen academic retention among vulnerable youth in rural Kenya. Implemented through Repro-Mental Clubs aligned with Kenya Ministry of Education guidelines.
• Kemi-Zola Project A family-centered program offering grief counseling and financial support to families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss in rural Kenya. Operates through emotional support, practical assistance, and community engagement pillars in coordination with hospitals, social services, and community health workers.
• PATH-WWAYI A culturally responsive support program based in Pittsburgh that empowers immigrant, refugee, and international students through cultural navigation services, community mentorship, mental wellness support, legal guidance, and practical life skills workshops. Implemented through partnerships with universities, service providers, and community organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of workshop participants reported stronger coping skills, emotional regulation, and help-seeking behaviors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Partner Schools (Repro-Mental Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with school leadership and teachers to implement Repro-Mental Clubs in alignment with Ministry of Education guidelines. Direct engagement with educators and administrators to reach youth in environments where they are most receptive to learning.
• Secondary Schools and Vocational InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with secondary schools and vocational institutions for teen mother re-enrollment support, including advocacy for safe, inclusive school environments.
• Local Daycare CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local daycare centers to provide safe, affordable childcare for young mothers, enabling them to balance education with caregiving responsibilities.
• Hospitals and Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination with hospitals and social services to simplify paperwork and administrative processes for families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss, reducing logistical burdens.
• Universities (Pittsburgh)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal agreements with universities in Pittsburgh to support immigrant, refugee, and international students through culturally responsive navigation services. Strategic partnerships secure resources and ensure program continuity.
• Community Organizations (Pittsburgh)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with community organizations to provide comprehensive support services for immigrant and refugee students, expanding the support network beyond campus.
• Local Community Leaders, Schools, Churches, and FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-driven approach collaborating with local leaders, schools, churches and families to ensure sustainability and community ownership across all programs.
• Ministry of Education (Kenya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepro-Mental Clubs implemented in alignment with Ministry of Education guidelines, ensuring sustainability, accountability, and long-term impact within the Kenyan education system.
• Community Health WorkerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychosocial training for caregivers and community health workers to strengthen local support systems. Counselor-supported grief circles in areas with limited access to mental health services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education): International nonprofit focused on girls' education and economic empowerment across sub-Saharan Africa. Directly comparable to WWAYI's Elimu Dada and broader women's/youth education mission, with a similar community-led delivery model.
• Dignity Period: Nonprofit addressing menstrual hygiene and school absenteeism among girls in East Africa. Directly comparable to WWAYI's hygiene kit distribution component ($19/kit) and menstrual stigma-reduction focus in Kenyan schools.
• Refugee Women's Network: U.S.-based nonprofit supporting refugee and immigrant women's integration, mental health, and self-sufficiency. Comparable to PATH-WWAYI's refugee/immigrant student support model in a U.S. urban context.
• Days for Girls: Global nonprofit producing menstrual care kits and health education for girls in low-resource settings. Comparable to WWAYI's hygiene kit distribution and reproductive health education programs targeting school attendance.

Broad incumbents

• Plan International: Large established international NGO advancing children's rights and equality for girls globally. Overlaps with WWAYI's education, health, and youth empowerment work but operates at significantly greater scale and broader geographic scope.
• Global Fund for Women: International foundation funding women's rights and gender equality organizations globally. Comparable gender-equity mission but operates as a grantmaker rather than direct service provider.
• CARE International: Major international humanitarian organization with deep programs on women's economic empowerment, education, and health in Africa. Overlaps broadly with WWAYI's mission but operates at significantly greater scale and scope.
• Educate Girls: Large-scale nonprofit focused on enrolling and retaining out-of-school girls in India and beyond. Comparable focus on girls' school re-entry, though operating primarily in South Asia rather than East Africa.

Regional players

• African Library Project: Nonprofit establishing libraries and literacy programs in rural African communities. Comparable mission emphasis on education access in rural Africa, though focused on literacy infrastructure rather than girls' empowerment specifically.

Emerging players

• Spark MicroGrants: Nonprofit operating community-driven development programs across East Africa including Kenya. Comparable community-led, grassroots partnership approach though focused on economic empowerment rather than women's/youth education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wezesha-women-and-youth-initiative-wwayi

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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