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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.

Empowering Futures: Skilling Young Adolescent Mothers in Kisii and Nyamira Counties
StoryApr 14, 2026

Empowering Futures: Skilling Young Adolescent Mothers in Kisii and Nyamira Counties

Skilling adolescent mothers in Kisii County and Nyamira County is a powerful step toward inclusive development. It is about restoring opportunity, building resilience, and creating a future where every young woman—regardless of her circumstances—has the chance to thrive.

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Strengthening Rural Livelihoods Through Agribusiness: Highlights from the AGREST Training in Nyankoba, Kisii County
EducationApr 14, 2026

Strengthening Rural Livelihoods Through Agribusiness: Highlights from the AGREST Training in Nyankoba, Kisii County

The Agribiz for Rural Economic Sustainability Training (AGREST) Program on 22 Aug 2023 in Nyankoba, Birongo Ward, Nyaribari chache Sub-county, Kisii County. #rurallivelihoods

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Rooted in Resilience: Indigenous Young Women Leading Climate-Smart Agriculture
CommunityApr 14, 2026

Rooted in Resilience: Indigenous Young Women Leading Climate-Smart Agriculture

Young women, in particular, are blending traditional farming knowledge with climate-smart agricultural practices such as soil conservation, crop diversification, and sustainable land management. Their hands in the soil represent not just labor, but leadership and innovation.

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