Wakaya is an innovative, independent NGO committed to long-term, holistic, respectful partnerships with local communities in Angola.
Through research and community and other stakeholder engagement, we build projects which are truly community-led in the conservation, education and skills building and alternative income sectors.
Wakaya was started from a belief that it is possible to take a more creative, responsive and innovative approach to conservation and development projects, knowing there is no one size fits all solution.
Communities are made up of people, who when given the ability to control their own futures will bring their own knowledge and innovation to a challenge, grab the opportunity and run with it.
Wakaya’s projects fall into three main themes, and our impact will be judged by how well we are delivering
and the happiness of our community partners.
Not simply ABC and 123, our skills training across digital, preventative health and agriculture all come under the heading of education, and every little bit helps… Read More
Improved agriculture techniques will create shorter term impact, but in the long term we hope to address more pressing issues like the yearly lighting of fires… Read More
This will be seen in many ways. Not just microenterprises bringing in money, but fewer trips to the hospital saving money on transport and medicine, larger yields on farming… Read More
Wakaya Campus
Wakaya Camp is the hub for Wakaya’s community development work and a center for learning through hands-on activities and creative skills development.
Malanje is one of Angola’s most beautiful provinces, home to some of the country’s most outstanding natural wonders.
It was also sadly one of the provinces most impacted by Angola’s wars, and a large majority of the people who currently live there were displaced.
Despite good soil and a lot of land, community farming methods are not sustainable, with a lack of seeds and equipment limiting good harvests.
The impacts of climate change are being felt with extreme weather and the use of fire as a land clearing technique is extensive and damaging.
Together
Together, We Make a Difference. Gratitude for Your Support
As Wakaya gets established, we are seeking partnerships with companies and individuals to help deliver our projects and vision.
Wakaya takes a holistic approach to community development and conservation. We are looking for long term partners to join us.
The workforce of tomorrow needs education and opportunities, and Angola’s landscape needs healing so nature can protect us all in the future.
Join us in our mission to bring opportunities and transformation where they are needed most. Together, we can create a real change.
Wa’kaya: A Name and Logo with Deep Meaning
From our name to our logo, we’ve woven together symbolism that reflects the heart of our mission in Angola:
Wa’kaya Community Visits – Research to Build the Right Foundations
Together, we developed a comprehensive framework to explore a wide range of issues that are central to our...
Building Bridges for Progress: Yoav Ben-Eli Meets with the Governor of Malanje
In a significant step forward for Wa’kaya’s mission in Angola, Yoav Ben-Eli, member of our Board of Direct
We are so thankful to already have been given support from many generous donors and collaborators.
