Charting Our Path: Strategic Objectives and Ambitions
USK’s 2023-2027 strategies are aligned with the Bill of Rights as provided for under Article 43 of the Kenyan Constitution, 2010. The strategies are also aligned to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a specific focus on SDG1, SDG2, SDG3, SDG4, SDG10, SDG11 and SDG16.
Capacity development for individuals and communities
Strengthening capabilities, resilience, and livelihoods to reduce vulnerability and homelessness.
- Empower individuals and communities through skills, mentorship, and livelihood support.
- Improve access to essential services and pathways for reintegration and stability.
- Strengthen community systems that protect children and youth and reduce risk factors.
Advocacy for sector reforms
Influencing policies, coordination, and systems to protect rights and expand impact.
- Promote rights-based reforms aligned to Article 43 and relevant national frameworks.
- Strengthen partnerships and coordination for a more effective homelessness response.
- Amplify evidence-based advocacy grounded in lived experiences and data.
Organisational impact and sustainability
Building strong governance, resources, and operational excellence for long-term delivery.
- Strengthen governance, accountability, and resource mobilisation.
- Enhance operational systems and programme quality for scalable impact.
- Invest in people, processes, and partnerships to sustain results.
Learning, Adaptability and Leadership
Embedding learning culture, innovation, and leadership to respond effectively to change.
- Use monitoring, evaluation, and learning to improve programme effectiveness.
- Support leadership development and adaptive ways of working across teams.
- Scale what works through evidence, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
Find out more in our Strategic Plan
Explore the full Strategic Plan for detailed priorities, targets, and implementation focus.