Faith Waithira

Faith Waithira Njoroge | Social Worker | Community Development Advocate | Youth & Women Empowerment | Certified Counselor

I am a passionate Social Work and Community Development professional based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a strong belief in dignity, empowerment, and inclusion for all. With a Diploma in Social Work and Community Development and certification in counseling, I bring hands-on experience supporting vulnerable groups, especially children, women, and youth.

I have worked directly in child protection and social services, notably interning at the Murang’a South Subcounty Children Office, where I contributed to case management, counseling, and reintegration efforts for vulnerable children.Also collaborated with NGOs like Stahili Children's home.

My expertise includes:
✓ Community mobilization & Capacity building 
✓Resource mobilization & project planning
✓Trauma counseling & psychosocial support
✓ Policy implementation & research
✓ Youth and women empowerment programs

✓Fundraising  &resource mobilization 

✓Advocacy &lobbing

I am passionate about using practical solutions to address real-life challenges—especially those affecting the marginalized. I'm always open to collaboration, partnerships, and impactful opportunities in social development, empowerment programs, and policy advocacy.

I am an experienced Social Work and Community Development practitioner with a strong foundation in child protection, counseling, and community empowerment. My professional journey began with an impactful internship at the Murang’a South Subcounty Children Office, where I gained practical skills in case assessment, psychosocial support, family tracing, and reintegration of vulnerable children.

As a certified counselor, I have supported individuals and groups through trauma-informed approaches, advocating for emotional well-being and social justice. I’ve actively participated in advocacy, resource mobilization, and community outreach programs focused on supporting marginalized populations—particularly children, youth, and women.

My work is guided by compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to sustainable community-driven solutions.

Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
Thika Technical Training Institute, Thika, Kenya
Year of Completion: 2025

Key Coursework:

• Social Work Methods and Ethics
• Community Mobilization and Empowerment
• Counseling and Guidance
• Social Policy and Administration
• Project Planning and Management
• Research Methods
• Rehabilitation and Reintegration