named programs · 8 · from sources
what they call their work
African Leafy Vegetables Initiative
Promotes the cultivation and commercialization of African Leafy Vegetables to address malnutrition and create viable commercial ventures for women farmers.
Beadwork Value Chain Initiative
Empowers women through traditional artisanal beadwork, creating sustainable income while preserving Maasai cultural heritage.
Climate Smart Agriculture Training
Training on climate-resilient farming techniques, drought-resistant crops, and weather adaptation strategies for sustainable agriculture, including water conservation and soil health management.
Conservation Agriculture
Sustainable farming practices including minimal tillage, crop rotation, and soil conservation methods to preserve natural resources.
Economic Empowerment
Microfinance, market linkages, value addition, and business skills training for rural women to build sustainable livelihoods.
Food & Nutrition Security
Programs focused on nutritious crop production, food processing, preservation techniques, and nutrition education for families, emphasizing kitchen gardening and African Leafy Vegetables.
Livelihood Enhancement
Income diversification, skills development, technology adoption programs, and capacity building for sustainable livelihoods.
Village Savings and Loan Associations
Supports women in building financial independence through savings, financial literacy training, and cooperative development.
activities · 5 groups
what they do
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Women's Leadership & Empowerment Programs 1 activity
- Beadwork Value Chain InitiativeRuns the Beadwork Value Chain Initiative, supporting Maasai women in converting traditional beadwork into sustainable enterprises, which has transformed the lives of over 1,000 women by generating sustainable income.
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Home-Based Sustainable Agriculture 1 activity
- Food and Nutrition Security ProgramOperates a Food & Nutrition Security program that teaches women to grow, process, and prepare diverse, nutrient-rich foods, including training in kitchen gardening, promoting African Leafy Vegetables (ALVs), food preservation techniques, and nutrition education. This program has achieved an 85% improvement in food security for households, a 55% reduction in child malnutrition, and a 60% increase in dietary diversity.
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Policy Advocacy & Research for Community Rights 1 activity
- Policy Advocacy for Indigenous CropsDrives county-level policy change through the African Leafy Vegetables Strategy to position indigenous crops in Kenya's food security agenda, amplifying the voices of grassroots women.
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Smallholder Agricultural Support Services 1 activity
- Training in Climate-Smart and Conservation AgricultureProvides training to rural women farmers in climate-smart and conservation agriculture practices, including selecting drought-resistant crop varieties, efficient water management systems, soil health management, agroforestry, and using climate information for farming decisions. This training has reached over 5,000 women across 12 counties, resulting in a 45% average yield increase and 30% reduction in water usage among trained farmers.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Climate Change Vulnerability Baseline SurveyCompleted a Climate Change Vulnerability Baseline Survey.
- Cooperative Governance and Financial Literacy TrainingProvides leadership training and promotes transparent, democratic management in women's cooperatives, and facilitates Village Savings and Loan Associations with financial literacy training for women in Kajiado County through the FAIR for ALL program.
- Support for Maasai Women in Climate-Smart AgricultureSupports Indigenous Maasai women in transitioning from pastoralism to climate-smart agriculture.
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relationships · 19
who they work with
- Africa Agriculture Innovation Network Partner — Awarded the Innovation in Agriculture Award in 2021
- African Leafy Vegetables initiative Partner — Collaborative program supporting women farmers to grow nutritious crops and generate income.
- Civil Society Networks - Kenya Partner — Collaborative partnerships with civil society organizations for advocacy, policy engagement, and community development.
- County Government of Kajiado Government — Government partner
- County Government of Kajiado Government — Strategic partner in policy development and implementation, including the African Leafy Vegetables Strategy and climate-smart agriculture initiatives.
- FAIR for ALL Partner — Collaborates on programs including cooperative governance, beadwork enterprises, and financial literacy under the FAIR for ALL initiative.
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Partner — Technical partner supporting climate-smart agriculture, food systems, and agricultural development.
- Global Resilience Partnership Funder — Supporting climate resilience and sustainable development initiatives for rural communities.
- Huairou Commission Partner — International network partner supporting grassroots women's organizations and facilitating global knowledge exchange and advocacy.
- Huairou Commission Partner — NGO partner
- Kenya Climate Innovation Centre Partner — Awarded the Climate Action Leadership Award in 2024
- Kenya Private Sector Alliance Partner — Awarded for SDG 6 - Clean Water & Sanitation in 2023
- Ministry of Agriculture, Kenya Government — Awarded the Excellence in Women Empowerment Award in 2023
- NGO Coordination Board Government — Awarded as Best Rural Development NGO in 2022
- Oxfam Novib Funder — Donor
- Oxfam Novib Funder — Primary funding partner for the FAIR for ALL project, supporting rural women's economic empowerment and climate resilience initiatives.
- Ushanga Kenya Partner — Implementation partner supporting beadwork value chain development, quality improvement, and market linkages for rural women artisans.
- World Food Programme (WFP) Partner — Collaboration on food security, nutrition, and livelihood enhancement programs.
- institutional partners Partner — Collaborates through institutional partnerships and corporate social responsibility programs.