About Us
Our Team
Dada Mkubwa is led by women committed to feminist leadership, community care, and grassroots transformation.
Meet the Leadership
Kadzo
Co-Founder & Director
Kadzo is a feminist leader and community organizer with deep roots in coastal Kenya. As co-founder of Dada Mkubwa, she brings vision, strategic leadership, and an unwavering commitment to creating spaces where women and girls can thrive. Her work spans advocacy, community mobilization, and feminist organizing.
Abigael
Programs Coordinator
Abigael leads Dada Mkubwa's program design and community engagement work. She brings expertise in gender-based violence prevention, healing-centered approaches, and participatory program delivery. Her relational approach ensures that every program is shaped by the communities it serves.
Valerie
Finance & Administration
Valerie oversees Dada Mkubwa's operational systems, partnerships, and organizational support. She brings strong administrative and partnership management skills, ensuring the organization runs effectively and that donor and partner relationships are maintained with care and accountability.
Why It Matters
Community-Led Leadership
Dada Mkubwa is led by women who are deeply embedded in the communities they serve. This is not leadership from a distance — it is leadership rooted in lived experience, local knowledge, and genuine relationships. Donors and partners can trust that this organization is shaped by the people it exists to support.