Founded in 1993, WERK is a not for profit professional membership organization, built on the values and principles of equity inclusivity, integrity, excellence and learning. Envisaging a society that values the centrality of knowledge for the creation of a humane, equitable and prosperous society, it seeks to link research to advocacy and action for betterment of the lives of girls and women, boys and men in Kenya. WERK is a non-governmental and non-profit making professional organization of educational researchers committed to democratic principles and the principle of non-discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion or gender.