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Kenya’s Leadership Crisis: Why Political Parties Must Be Open to Women in Politics

Are women in politics locked out before the political race even begins? Imagine a woman in her 30s. She’s not famous. She’s not rich. But she’s trusted. She’s led community savings groups, mobilized disaster relief, taught hundreds of children, and knows her county’s struggles inside and out. When she walks into her political party office […]

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Empowering Kenya's Climate Change Leaders by CRAWNTrust

How Women, Youth And PWDs are Shaping Future of Climate Change in Kenya

When you think about climate change in Kenya heroes, your mind probably often drifts to scientists, politicians, or international summits. But what if the most transformative solutions were taking root in a Nairobi backyard or a reclaimed coastal mangrove? What if climate leadership looked like a mother in Kibera, digging her hands into once-toxic soil?

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Empowering Resilience: SSY Farmers in Kwale Lead the Way

In the heart of Kwale County, the Sikiliza Sauti Yetu (SSY) project is sowing the seeds of climate resilience through a powerful grassroots approach. Women and youth, organized into mini farmer groups, are at the center of this transformative work. From sharing farming inputs to supporting group registration, the SSY team is committed to walking

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Breaking Barriers: CRAWN Trust Launches Gender Audit Report on Women in Politics

CRAWN Trust has unveiled its groundbreaking Gender Audit Report on Women’s Representation and Participation in Legislative, Oversight Bodies, and Political Parties, offering an incisive look into the realities faced by women in Kenya’s political sphere. This vital assessment draws from a gender analysis framework to evaluate the levels of women’s involvement in national and county

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Tackling Systemic Economic Injustice: Empowering Women and Girls through Economic Equality

Economic inequality continues to be one of the most pressing issues facing women and girls globally. While the statistics paint a sobering picture of wage gaps, unpaid care work, and limited access to resources, they often overshadow the lived experiences of economic inequality among women and girls. Systemic economic injustice is not merely a numbers

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Championing Gender Justice: Intersectional Feminism in Climate Action

Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, impacting communities worldwide. However, these impacts are not felt equally, with marginalised groups—particularly women—bearing the brunt of its adverse effects. To address these disparities, the “Championing Gender Justice: Intersectional Feminism in Climate Action” webinar brought together thought leaders, advocates, and community members to discuss strategies for

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Empowering Communities Through Inclusive Climate Action: Highlights from the Validation Meeting Under the SSY Project

The Sikiliza Sauti Yetu Dunia Yaita (SSY) project achieved a significant milestone by hosting a Validation Meeting to present the draft findings of its participatory research on community perceptions of climate change. This pivotal gathering brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from community-based organizations (CBOs), private sector actors, government officials, and persons

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Mazingira Day: A Call for Environmental Justice for Women and Girls

Today marks Mazingira Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness on environmental sustainability and advocating for climate action. As the world faces unprecedented environmental challenges such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution, the effects are not evenly distributed across populations. Women and girls, particularly those in marginalized communities, bear a disproportionate share of the burden.

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Empowering Women for Climate Justice: The Feminist Transformational Climate Justice Learning Space

In a world grappling with the climate crisis, it is vital to integrate perspectives that are often marginalized in decision-making processes. The Feminist Transformational Climate Justice Learning Space, a capacity-strengthening workshop hosted by the AMwA Kenya partners, is taking bold steps to address this gap by equipping the VCA Alliance and its partners with intersectional

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The Intersection of Culture and Economic Justice

Cultural norms play a pivotal role in shaping economic opportunities for women. At CRAWN Trust, we understand that addressing systemic economic injustice requires shifting mindsets and breaking down traditional barriers that limit women’s potential. Challenging Gender Roles Unpaid care work disproportionately falls on women, limiting their participation in education, employment, and entrepreneurship. Through community dialogues

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