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Since

Women Development Fund founded

About WODEF.

Empowering Women and Girls to Lead Fulfilled Lives

The Women Development Fund (WODEF) is a registered Community-Based Organization founded in 2022 under the Directorate of Social Development, Kisii County. We currently work across Narok, Bomet, Kericho, Kisii, Migori, Nyamira, Homabay, Siaya and Kisumu Counties to strengthen livelihoods, expand opportunities, promote gender equality, and safeguard the rights, dignity, and well-being of young women and girls.

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9 counties reached
Phone:

0745 555 383

What Drives Us

Vision · Mission · Commitment

Three pillars that shape every decision, partnership, and action WODEF takes in service of young women and girls across Kenya.

Our Vision

Equal opportunities, voice, and power for every young woman and girl.

A society where young women and girls have equal opportunities, voice, and power to shape their futures.

Our Mission

Grassroots partnerships, stronger capacity, and innovative programs that last.

To empower young women and girls through grassroots partnerships, capacity strengthening, and innovative programs that promote sustainable livelihoods, health, and leadership.

Our Commitment

Mobilizing Resources for Dignified Lives

WODEF is committed to mobilizing resources, strengthening the capacity of grassroots women's groups and networks, and fostering strategic partnerships — advancing the rights, leadership, and dignity of young women and girls.

WODEF community members standing together during a field engagement
WODEF valuesWomen-led dignity, inclusion, and accountability.
Our Core Values

The principles that shape how WODEF listens, leads, and works with communities.

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Empowerment

We enable young women and girls to lead, make decisions, and shape their futures.

Impact Snapshot

WODEF works at the intersection of dignity, opportunity, and local leadership.

Our approach combines grassroots organizing, practical support, institutional strengthening, and strategic partnerships so young women and girls can lead fuller, safer, and more self-directed lives.

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target counties

Current reach across western Kenya through grassroots and community-facing work.

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core programs

Economic empowerment, health, advocacy, technology inclusion, capacity development, and research.

2022

year established

A locally rooted organization focused on dignity, opportunity, and women-led change.

Women-led

delivery approach

Programs are designed with communities, not simply delivered to them.

Strategic Partners

Partnering with organizations that expand WODEF's reach and strengthen community-led impact.

These collaborations help us deliver mentorship, advocacy, livelihoods support, and long-term resilience with greater depth, consistency, and local relevance.

Strategic Partners

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Preparing the partnerships that support WODEF's work across advocacy, livelihoods, and community resilience.

Latest Stories

Recent insights and field stories from WODEF’s work.

This section now reads directly from the blog database so the About page stays current as new stories are published from the admin section.

Grassroots partnerships strengthening advocacy and local action
PartnershipsApr 3, 2026

Grassroots partnerships strengthening advocacy and local action

Partnerships help WODEF deepen community reach, strengthen local advocacy, and create more durable pathways for action.

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Vocational training pathways expanding livelihood options for young women
ProgramsMar 30, 2026

Vocational training pathways expanding livelihood options for young women

Skills development works best when it connects training to real pathways into work, self-employment, and economic confidence.

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Mentorship spaces helping girls build confidence, voice, and direction
Case StudyMar 30, 2026

Mentorship spaces helping girls build confidence, voice, and direction

WODEF mentorship sessions are creating practical spaces where girls can ask questions, build confidence, and strengthen their sense of possibility.

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