Our Story

Amka Africa Justice Initiative (Amka Africa) is an independent, non-profit women-led organisation that works through collaborative tripartite partnerships with university based legal aid clinics on one part, and grassroot organisations on the other part, to promote the rule of law and access to justice for the legally underserved particularly women and girls, children and gender diverse persons in Kenya. Amka Africa was registered in 2010 but began operations in 2018 when its founder recognised the untapped potential of university legal clinics students and young lawyers in providing affordable, reliable and accessible justice to the needy.

What Drives Us?

The snowball effect of our work is to transform power relations, social practices and policies so as to enhance access to justice for the marginalised. We envision a society where all persons access justice through the transforming power of practical mentorship of the young lawyers, thereby creating a generation of conscious citizens, policy makers and community leaders who appreciate that access to justice and good governance remains a global problem, and who lend themselves to remedy the challenges.

VISION

An Africa where justice is accessible for all marginalised persons and communities.

MISSION

To promote access to justice, equality and dignity through reliable legal services, mentorship, advocacy, research and partnerships.

CORE VALUES

Justice – We advance fair, equitable and accessible justice for all, particularly marginalised women and girls, children and gender diverse persons while promoting human rights and the rule of law.

Equality and Inclusion – We promote gender equality, equal opportunities and meaningful participation for all.

Integrity and Accountability – We uphold honesty, professionalism, ethical conduct, transparency and accountability in our governance, programmes, partnerships and stewardship of resources.

Respect and Dignity – We recognize the inherent worth of every person and treat people with dignity, empathy, respect and fairness while safeguarding their rights and voices.

Partnerships – We believe sustainable transformation of community requires collaboration. We build partnerships that bring together knowledge, expertise and resources to advance access to justice.

Innovation – We embrace learning, creativity, technology and continuous improvement to respond to emerging opportunities and challenges.

Interdependence of Rights – We recognize that human rights are indivisible, interdependent and mutually reinforcing, and that advancing one right contributes to the realization of others.