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Who we are
We are a Non-profit Association, primarily focusing in addressing the welfare needs of Kenyans living in Switzerland and supporting the disadvantaged in Kenya through established channels. We provide and promote forums for networking, information sharing with an aim of building a stronger, vibrant and cohesive Swiss Kenyan community.
Our accomplishments
Over the years, WISA has managed to steer many successful campaign intiatives through fund raising for humanitarian projects to assist the disadvantaged experiencing social and economic hardships. The current management team continues to steer the wheel towards the same direction and to build a stronger Kenyan Community in Switzerland.
WHAT WE DO
Social support and touch people's lives
We support and meet people's needs as realistically possible.
Charity begins at home!
Drilling Wells
Improving health through safe drinking water.
Social Welfare
Supporting the needs of Kenyans in Diaspora.
Building Schools
Every child requires a quality education.
Medical Facilities
Support healthcare initiatives.
KEY OBJECTIVES
CHARITY AND SOCIAL EVENTS
WISA organizes social events in the Swiss community including meet and greets, parties, barbeques, fundraising events and cultural awareness promotions with the aim of networking and supporting needy Kenyans.
INTEGRATION SUPPORT
We aim at providing integration support for Kenyans in the Switzerland. We assist members in various areas important for new members to settle and integrate within Swiss society.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
We provide a forum for the expression and exchange of ideas and experiences, of benefit to the achievement of the overall purpose of the Association (e.g. investments, educational opps, job placements, ...)
UPCOMING EVENTS
26 May, 2024
Get ready for the 5th edition
The Walk the Talk: Health for All Challenge returns on Sunday, 26 May 2024 to Geneva, Switzerland to provide a healthy kickstart to the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly. WHO is joining with the UN family, Member States, athletes, local sports clubs health partners and the Geneva community to celebrate the importance of healthy lifestyles and demonstrate measures to safely conduct public events.
This in-person event will invite participants to run, walk, use your wheelchair, or move in any other way over two routes: 3 km and 4.2 km. People of all ages and abilities will gather at Place des Nations from approximately 09:00, when fun warm-ups start, before the 09.30 official opening.
CURRENT PROJECTS
SUPPORT A KID
WISA from time to time will be calling on its membership on charity activities in various areas such as education, famine or pandemics.
SWAHILI LESSONS
WISA shall be offering Swahili lessons in the future. This will offer children born to Kenyans a chance to keep in touch with their Kenyan roots.
Become a WISA member
Being a WISA member opens you to several benefits including support in case of a loss of loved ones, entry to galas & BBQs, family sporting events and networking among others.
TESTIMONIALS
“It was a privilege for me to be one of founder members and I also had the honour of being elected Chair from 2012 to 2019.
WISA finds its roots from a fundraiser activity in which Kenyans in Switzerland got together in 2011 to raise funds to sink a borehole for a community in Northern part of Kenya ravaged by drought.
WISA has grown over the years into a forum that brings Kenyans together to socialize, celebrate and respond to the needs of Kenyans in Switzerland and in Kenya alike.
I wish the new and the future leadership success as they take WISA to greater heights."
Samuel Muchemi
FORMER CHAIRMAN
“WISA was founded to be a home away from home; a vibrant and an all-inclusive diaspora community that embodies the spirit of Amani, Upendo na Umoja.
As a people, we continue to find unity in the diversity of our cultures, and in the spirit of harambee, welcome friends of Kenya to share in our collective quest for peace, prosperity and self-determination."
NAJIVUNIA KUWA MKENYA!
Wangui Ngoima
CO-FOUNDER & FORMER OFFICIAL
“I came on board by chance, invited to beef up the WISA committee for an upcoming fundraiser, which turned out to be a great success. I stayed on for 6+ years under the able leadership of one Samuel Muchemi, who steered the ship with amazing passion and commitment.
I enjoyed the journey, despite the numerous obstacles. My take: it takes two to tango. The committee and members must know why they are in this union otherwise the process is derailed and the joy of giving and receiving is diluted.
Am happy to have served and salute my fellow committee members and the Kenyan community at large for the achievements we have made this far. Passion, Commitment and Service are key attributes for success."
KEEP WALKING
Margaret Omumbwa
FORMER VICE-CHAIRPERSON
TESTIMONIALS
“WISA was born out of a desire by Kenyans in Switzerland to assist their fellow Kenyans who faced difficult situations back in Kenya, as well as minding the welfare of Kenyans based in Switzerland."
Dr. William Nyakwada
FORMER OFFICIAL
“Leaving Switzerland being a WISA founder member remains one of my proudest achievements.
I'm delighted to have witnessed the wonderful Kenyan spirit of togetherness whne building our community in Switzerland. We achieved a lot including raising over CHF 12K to drill a borehole for a drought-stricken community in Northern Kenya.
I fondly remember the soccer games we had and how they quickly became the envy of other Africans, leading to tournaments between East African countries. This is the true embodiment of the Ubuntu spirit and I'm so proud to see that WISA has only grown bigger and stronger over the years."
My best wishes from Australia and long live WISA!
Paska Kinuthia
FORMER OFFICIAL
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