A Child Protection and Safeguarding Specialist with over ten years of experience advancing gender equality, strengthening protection systems, and promoting social justice in Kenya and across East Africa. Her work is driven by a strong commitment to safeguarding, dignity, and justice for vulnerable populations. She holds a Master’s degree in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Moi University. She is also a trained Counsellor, with expertise in survivor-centred care, trauma-informed approaches, social norms change, and gender-based violence prevention and response, and is a Certified Trainer of Trainers in Social Norms Change Programming with certification in GBV Case Management.
She has worked with diverse populations, including refugees, survivors of human trafficking, people living with HIV, children in need of care and protection, and GBV survivors, bringing a strong, grounded understanding of vulnerability and resilience. Halima has contributed to strengthening referral pathways, supporting policy processes, and leading the rollout of digital case management systems (CPIMS, VCMS, and SPMS) across multiple counties to improve coordination, accountability, and service delivery, working closely with government institutions including the Department of Children Services. She also brings strong experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), using data and evidence to inform programming, track impact, and strengthen decision-making.
Beyond her technical work, Halima provides strategic leadership at both organizational and sector levels. She serves on the boards of three Community-Based Organizations, offering governance oversight and mentorship, and is an Organizational Development Consultant supporting institutions to strengthen systems, strategy, and program impact.