Angela Kiruga

Community-focused Outreach and Engagement professional with extensive experience mobilizing youth, women, and vulnerable populations to participate in development programs. Proven ability to support field operations, community trainings, advocacy initiatives, data collection, and stakeholder coordination. Passionate about connecting communities to entrepreneurship, innovation, and social development opportunities, aligned with UNEIF’s mission.

Community Outreach Assistant / Peer Educator / Paralegal - Support for Addictions Prevention and Treatment in Africa (SAPTA)

(2017-01 - 2025-11)

• Support implementation of community-based development programs in partnership with Kenya Red Cross and other stakeholders.
• Mobilize community members, including youth and women, to participate in outreach activities, trainings, and support programs.
• Conduct community awareness sessions and one-on-one engagements to improve participation in services and initiatives.
• Collect, document, and report data on community participation and outcomes to support monitoring and program improvement.
• Assist in organizing community meetings, field visits, and stakeholder engagements.
• Promote inclusion, access to opportunities, and community empowerment at grassroots level.

Community Leader & Outreach Representative - Médecins du Monde (MDM)

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

• Mobilized community members to participate in trainings, advocacy forums, and development initiatives.
• Supported organization of community workshops and learning forums.
• Acted as a liaison between community members and implementing partners to improve engagement and participation.

Founder & Chairperson - Social Acceptance for Drugs and AIDS in Kenya (S.A.D.A.K)

(2018-11)

• Established a community-based group focused on awareness creation, skills building, and linking individuals to opportunities and services.
• Coordinate community outreach activities and partnerships with NGOs and service providers.
• Support women and youth through community empowerment and socio-economic support initiatives.
• Assist in planning and implementation of programs aligned with organizational goals.

Community Outreach Volunteer / Team Leader - Kenya Red Cross Society – Karen Lang’ata Branch

(2013-01 - 2016-01)

• Participated in community mobilization, clean-up campaigns, and social development activities.
• Assisted in organizing community events, visits to institutions, and awareness activities.
• Supported peer education and youth mentorship programs.
• Collected activity data and prepared reports for branch programs.

Community Outreach Trainer - NPI Shap – HIV/AIDS Prevention Project

(2009-04 - 2011-02)

• Mobilized communities for health education sessions and outreach programs.
• Conducted group and individual sessions and recorded participation data.
• Prepared weekly and monthly activity reports.

Diploma - Diplomacy & International Studies - University of Nairobi