Scandicare Cares Leaving No One Behind

Founder's Story

Journey from Adversity to Advocacy

In the heart of rural Kenya, in the quiet village of Kairi Gatundu North, my story began. A resilient soul, I faced the challenges of a modest upbringing but found myself facing a unique struggle during my formative years in a boarding school. The shadows of period poverty loomed large over me, and I along with my peers, improvised with whatever was at hand, even resorting to using newspapers. It was a defining moment that left an indelible mark on young Alice.

At the tender age of 15, I embarked on a life-altering move to Norway. However, the promise of a better life was accompanied by the harsh reality of discrimination and exclusion. This chapter of my life not only shaped my worldview but instilled in me a deep sense of empathy for those marginalized and overlooked.

My personal encounters with adversity were the seeds that sprouted my first passion—addressing the very issue I had faced in my youth: period poverty. Unable to sit idly by, I felt a burning need to make a difference, to ensure that no young girl would have to compromise her education and dignity due to the stigma associated with menstruation.

My journey from rural Kenya to the cold landscapes of Norway was not just a physical relocation; it was a transformative odyssey that forged my commitment to advocacy. My story is not merely about overcoming obstacles; it’s about refusing to accept the status quo. It’s about a young girl who decided that her past challenges would not define her future but would propel her towards a purpose greater than herself.

In the face of adversity, I didn’t just find resilience—I discovered a calling.
Our journey is a testament to the transformative power of personal experiences and the unwavering determination to turn those experiences into a force for good

I believe that one person, driven by passion and purpose, can ignite change.

Alice Wambui Kariuki

Who We Are

Scandicare Kenya

We started our work in Kenya, as Nomadic Shelter Kenya (NSK) in 2020. Scandinavian Care Organization (Scandicare) in Norway followed in 2021. In the summer of 2021, we decided to use the same name of Scandinavian Care Organization in Kenya.

Scandicare is a charitable organization that works in Kenya in the development & humanitarian sectors to support the government efforts of alleviating poverty and responding to the needs of the most vulnerable in the society. Our work entails advocacy on children living with disability, economic empowerment, climate change, capacity building and partnership development with like-minded organizations and physiotherapy provision services are work in progress, but plans are at an advanced stage.

Our Team

Kenya

Margaret-Wanyoro

Margaret Wanyoro

Project Coordinator

Jane-Kungu

Jane Kung'u

Project Advisory Team

Agnes Munda Mati

Agnes Mundi Mati

Project Advisory Team

Milkah Omondi

Milcah Omondi

Field Officer

Evelyn Muthoni Gatheru

Evelyn Muthoni Gatheru

Field Officer

Faith Wangari Wandui

Faith Wangari Wandui

Field Officer

Mercy Waithira Mugane

Mercy Waithira Mugane

Field Officer

Georgina-Njeri

Georgina Njeri

Field Officer

Annah-Ngethe

Annah Ng'ethe

Field Officer

Loise Waithira Ndungu

Loise Waithira Ndungu

Field Officer

Joyce Njeri Kibocho

Joyce Njeri Kibocho

Representative Juba, South Sudan

Norway

Alice Wambui Kariuki

Alice Wambui Kariuki

Chairman, Nurse

Ole Bakkene

Ole Bakkene

Vice Chairman

Ben-Leroy Nwosu

Ben-Leroy Nwosu

Treasurer

Ira Munyao Ndunda

Ira Munyao Ndunda

Resource Mobilizer