WODEF UpdateSkilling 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.
EducationThe Agribiz for Rural Economic Sustainability Training (AGREST) Program on 22 Aug 2023 in Nyankoba, Birongo Ward, Nyaribari chache Sub-county, Kisii County. #rurallivelihoods
CommunityYoung 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.
EventsYoung Women & girls have the power to shape a sustainable future 🌍 From reducing our carbon footprint to protecting biodiversity, every action matters.
PartnershipsWODEF joined USAID Nuru ya Mtoto and local alliance partners in Kisii to align priorities, strengthen OVC programming, and advance community-based action.
PartnershipsPartnerships help WODEF deepen community reach, strengthen local advocacy, and create more durable pathways for action.
ProgramsSkills development works best when it connects training to real pathways into work, self-employment, and economic confidence.
Case StudyWODEF mentorship sessions are creating practical spaces where girls can ask questions, build confidence, and strengthen their sense of possibility.
Recovery & ResilienceA WODEF benchmark visit to the AMPATH AYAM Recovery Center highlighted how client-led enterprise can turn recovery into dignity, ownership, and long-term reintegration.
Skills & LivelihoodsWODEF celebrated the graduation of 86 trainees who completed a six-month vocational skills program, marking a major milestone in practical, market-driven empowerment.
PartnershipsWODEF joined local alliance partners in Kisii County to align strategies, strengthen OVC programming, and improve support systems for vulnerable children and families.
Mental Health & Well-BeingWODEF convened an AMPATH AYAM training that equipped community actors with practical skills to support mental health and well-being for young women and girls in Kisii and Nyamira.
Health & DignityWODEF and AMSHA Africa trained grassroots women’s groups on menstrual hygiene management and organic sanitary pad production to help end period poverty.