WACHA health

02/12/2025

World AIDS Day 2025
Theme: “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response”

“This World AIDS Day, we remember, we support, and we act.”
Every year, our calendars are filled with special observances, but only a few truly make us pause and reflect. On December 1, the world comes together to commemorate World AIDS Day—a day of remembrance, respect, and solidarity. It is a time to honor the millions of lives touched by HIV and to stand with those living with the virus today.
True strength lies in compassion and continued service delivery. Disruptions cannot silence us. We have learned lessons, taken stock of our progress, and transformed challenges into opportunities to build stronger HIV programs. Our collective vision is clear: to sustain the gains and achieve the reality of ending HIV infections by 2030.
At Watu Center for Health and Advocacy (WACHA CBO), our urgent call is to end new HIV infections, teenage pregnancies, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Male involvement is central to this mission, as engaging men and boys in preventing violence against women is gaining momentum worldwide. This approach strengthens gender equality and advances primary prevention.
Our inclusion agenda stands tall. We envision a world where no one walks alone. By strengthening inclusive governance, addressing inequalities, supporting key populations, and empowering community-led organizations, we can build resilient and sustainable health systems. Governments must partner with communities, enact supportive laws, and create enabling environments that connect thousands to confidential information, self-testing, and care.
This year’s theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response”—calls for sustained political leadership, international cooperation, and human-rights-centered approaches. Together, through co-creation with communities, we can transform disruption into resilience.
We at WACHA CBO envision a 2030 with zero new HIV infections.
Ezekiel Amenya
Executive Director
Watu Center for Health and Advocacy (WACHA CBO),

01/12/2025

01/12/2025

This World AIDS Day, we remember, we support, and we act.
At WACHA CBO, we’re committed to ending new HIV infections, empowering communities, and ensuring no one walks alone. Together, we can overcome disruption and transform the AIDS response.

01/12/2025

29/09/2025

The WACHA Executive Director attended the national farewell ceremony honoring outgoing GALCK+ Executive Coordinator, Ms. Lorna Dias, for her years of dedicated leadership and advocacy, while warmly congratulating Mx. Yvonne Oduor as they step into the role to continue advancing GALCK+’s mission.

25/09/2025

WACHA staff and board members came together for a productive strategy meeting where we reflected on progress, strengthened our teamwork, and set a clear direction for the years ahead.

We are proud to present the 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, a blueprint for advancing health, well-being, and rights for marginalized and diverse communities in Kwale and Mombasa Counties. This plan reaffirms our commitment to:

Health for all: expanding access to integrated health services, mental health care, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and interventions for HIV, TB, and malaria.

Cross-cutting issues: addressing social determinants of health, climate justice, and socio-economic wellbeing through partnerships and policy influence.

Capacity strengthening: building the skills, leadership, and sustainability of our communities, staff, volunteers, and partners.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for staff and board members to share a meal.

23/09/2025

WACHA Health was honored to host Mombasa County AIDS Coordinators (CASCO's & SCASCO's) for a strategic meeting as the financial year comes to a close. Together, we reflected on our progress, explored strategies for the coming year, and discussed key issues around USAID funding. Partnerships like these strengthen our commitment to improving health outcomes in our communities.

12/08/2025

Today we joined all the Youths across Mombasa County to Commemorate the International Youths Day 2025.
Theme: Youth Advancing Multilateral Cooperation Through Technology and Partnership

18/06/2025

Today, we joined hands with Stawisha Pwani and the Mombasa County Department of Health Services for a vital Mpox sensitization meeting. As Mombasa County continues to respond to confirmed cases, awareness, early detection, and community education are key to stopping the spread. Let's stay informed, stay safe, and stand together in protecting our communities.

31/03/2025

As we celebrate this blessed day, we send our warmest wishes to our Muslim community. May this Eid bring you joy, peace, and endless blessings. Let’s continue spreading love, kindness, and unity.

Eid Mubarak!

08/03/2025

On this , we honor the resilience, leadership, and contributions of women across the globe. Let's continue to uplift, empower, and fight for a world where every woman thrives—free from violence and full of opportunity.
https://wachahealth.org/2025/03/08/happy-womens-day-2025/