About Us
CRALAF- Children Rights Advocacy & Legal Aid Foundation is a non-profit making and non-governmental organization committed to the protection, promotion and enhancement of the rights of the child through court representation, advocacy and law reform. The CRALAF was founded primarily by a group of Christian Lawyers to respond to the need for provision of juvenile justice following a research and baseline survey in 1997 on the provision of justice to children in Kenya. The research showed the absence of institutional mechanisms to respond to this issue. The CRALAF was born to respond to this need.
The CRALAF was officially launched on 7th December 1998, on the eve of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, showing a deliberate choice of a rights -based approach in its work. The launch was held at the United States Information Service by Judge Arline Pacht, the then Chairperson of the International Women Judges Association.
Founder: Phoebe Wahome
Phoebe Wahome, the founder of the Children Rights Advocacy & Legal Aid Foundation, is a shining example of dedication and passion in the fight for children’s rights. With a background in law and a deep commitment to social justice, Phoebe has made it her life’s mission to protect and advocate for the most vulnerable members of society.
Through her foundation, Phoebe works tirelessly to provide legal aid and support to children who have been victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. She believes that every child deserves to have their voice heard and their rights protected, and she is not afraid to take on powerful interests in order to ensure that justice is served.
