Bridging the Digital Safety Gap: Launch of Kenya’s TFGBV Gap Analysis Report
As Kenya continues to embrace digital transformation and innovation, the growing threat of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) has emerged as a significant challenge to the safety, dignity, and participation of women and girls online. In response to this urgent issue, CRAWN Trust launched the Gap Analysis on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) Against Girls and Women […]
Can Oyster Mushrooms Transform Agriculture in Kwale County?
More than 30 farmers from different parts of Kwale County gathered at the homestead of retired teacher Mohammed Suleiman in Waa village for a three-day training on oyster mushroom farming organised by CRAWN Trust under the SSY project. For many of the farmers, the training marked their first practical introduction to mushroom cultivation, a form […]
From Aspiration to Action: How WEE Collectives Are Transforming Women’s Livelihoods in Kenya
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]