In the early morning haze of rural Siaya, a woman ties her headscarf, stirs a pot of porridge, and sees her children off to school. But today, instead of heading alone to the roadside market, she joins 20 other women in the community hall. Together, they plan how to deliver crates of fresh vegetables to […]
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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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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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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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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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
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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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
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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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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