CRAWN Trust

Thematic Areas

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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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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Grassroots Initiatives: The Foundation of Economic Empowerment

Economic empowerment begins at the grassroots level, where the day-to-day realities of women and girls highlight the pervasive nature of systemic inequality. At CRAWN Trust, we have found that community-driven solutions not only address immediate economic challenges but also lay the groundwork for sustainable change. Local Solutions to Global Challenges The challenges women face, such

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Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Women and Girls in Kenya’s Digital Economy

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, digital skills have become indispensable for personal, professional, and economic growth. Defined as the ability to find, evaluate, use, share, and create content using digital devices such as computers and smartphones, these skills are essential for navigating the modern world. However, despite the growing importance of digital literacy, a

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Understanding the Link Between Gender Norms and Household Care Work Distribution

In the realm of women and girls advocacy and awareness, a critical issue that often takes center stage is the distribution of household care work. This encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from childcare and eldercare to household chores and emotional labor. The unequal burden of this unpaid work on women and girls is deeply

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