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Founder & Executive Director

Walter Okidi

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alter brings extensive experience in mission mobilization and community development, empowering local churches to engage in cross-cultural missions and discipleship. He is committed to nurturing local leadership and fostering community ownership, ensuring programs are culturally relevant, sustainable, and capable of long-term impact.

He founded Compassionate Hearts to create a Christ-centered and  locally driven initiative addressing poverty, malnutrition, and limited access to education through practical support and empowerment. Focusing on education, nutrition, and mission and discipleship, Walter and his team work to break the cycle of poverty and equip individuals with tools to transform their lives.

Biography

Walter brings extensive experience in mission mobilization and community development, empowering local churches to engage in cross-cultural missions and discipleship. He is committed to nurturing local leadership and fostering community ownership, ensuring programs are culturally relevant, sustainable, and capable of long-term impact.

He founded Compassionate Hearts to create a Christ-centered and locally driven initiative addressing poverty, malnutrition, and limited access to education through practical support and empowerment. Focusing on education, nutrition, and mission and discipleship, Walter and his team work to break the cycle of poverty and equip individuals with tools to transform their lives.