CommunityWODEF Joins CSO Partners in Commemorating International Day of the Girl Child
International Day of the Girl Child under the theme, “Ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Investing in Girls’ Rights.”
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HealthCASCADE REACH Ambassadors’ Training in Kenya’s South Western Belt
Empowering Community Champions for HPV Prevention, Cervical Cancer Awareness, and Reproductive Health.
HealthIMARA INITIATIVE
Limited access to appropriate menstrual hygiene products, inadequate information, social stigma, and menstrual-related misconceptions can affect girls’ confidence, participation in school and community activities, and overall well-being.
EventsEmpowering Children Through Health, Hygiene, and Inclusion: Celebrating the Day of the African Child in Kisii County
The Day of the African Child serves as a reminder of the need to uphold children's rights and ensure their access to quality education, healthcare, protection, and opportunities for growth.
EventsPrevention of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) – Badili Africa Inception Meeting
WODEF's participation strengthened grassroots representation and reinforced the need for community-driven approaches in preventing technology-facilitated gender-based violence.
WODEF UpdateEmpowering 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.
EducationStrengthening 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
CommunityRooted 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.
EventsYoung Women & Girls' Power for a Sustainable Future: Driving Climate Action Together
Young Women & girls have the power to shape a sustainable future 🌍 From reducing our carbon footprint to protecting biodiversity, every action matters.
PartnershipsWODEF Participates in USAID Nuru ya Mtoto Workplan Dissemination Meeting in Kisii
WODEF joined USAID Nuru ya Mtoto and local alliance partners in Kisii to align priorities, strengthen OVC programming, and advance community-based action.
PartnershipsGrassroots partnerships strengthening advocacy and local action
Partnerships help WODEF deepen community reach, strengthen local advocacy, and create more durable pathways for action.
ProgramsVocational 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.
Case StudyMentorship 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.
Recovery & ResilienceWODEF Benchmark Visit to Moi Teaching Referral Hospital’s AMPATH AYAM Recovery Center: Recovery in Action Through Client-Led Enterprise
A 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 Vocational Center Celebrates 1st Graduation Ceremony as 86 Trainees Complete Six-Month Skills Program
WODEF celebrated the graduation of 86 trainees who completed a six-month vocational skills program, marking a major milestone in practical, market-driven empowerment.
PartnershipsWODEF Joins Local Alliance Partners to Strengthen OVC Programs in Kisii County
WODEF 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- AMPATH AYAM Training to Strengthen Mental Health and Well-Being for Young Women and Girls
WODEF 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 Implement Five-Day Training on Menstrual Hygiene Management and Organic Pad Production
WODEF and AMSHA Africa trained grassroots women’s groups on menstrual hygiene management and organic sanitary pad production to help end period poverty.