FOUNDATION FOR KENYA PASTORALIST WOMEN: CHANGED NAME TO: FOUNDATION FOR PASTORALIST WOMEN (FPW): HORN OF AFRICA INSTITUTE

profile · synthesized from sources

Women-led organization focused on advancing the rights of pastoralist women and girls in Kenya and the Horn of Africa. Works to eliminate discrimination, violence, and inequality through evidence-based programming and advocacy. Operates in at least nine counties in Kenya and has over 18 years of experience in the region.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Capacity Building

Training and institutional development programs to strengthen community and organizational capabilities

Resilience Building and Empowerment Initiatives

Programs focused on building resilience and empowering pastoralist women and girls through evidence-based approaches

activities · 6 groups

what they do

Volunteer & Fundraising Engagement 2 activities
- Resource mobilization through donations and partnerships
  
  Secures financial donations and builds corporate partnerships focused on corporate social responsibility to support sustainable change and program delivery.
- Volunteer engagement
  
  Offers volunteer opportunities to support its programs and initiatives aimed at empowering pastoralist women and girls.
Women's Human Rights Advocacy & Protection 1 activity
- Advocacy to end discrimination and violence against indigenous women and girls
  
  Conducts evidence-based advocacy to eliminate discrimination, violence, and inequality affecting indigenous women and girls in the Horn of Africa region.
Capacity-Building Training Programs 1 activity
- Capacity building for institutions and partners
  
  Strengthens organizational and institutional capacity through training and development programs, supported by 20% of allocated resources.
Women's Leadership & Empowerment Programs 1 activity
- Community engagement through events and workshops
  
  Organizes events, workshops, and community gatherings as part of its ongoing programming to engage pastoralist communities and advance women’s empowerment.
Integrated Community Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Empowerment and rights protection for pastoralist women and girls
  
  Implements development programs that empower and protect the rights of pastoralist women and girls in at least nine counties in Kenya, with 70% of resources allocated to direct resilience-building and empowerment initiatives.
Participatory Research and Knowledge Production 1 activity
- Research to inform and enhance programming
  
  Conducts or collaborates on research projects to strengthen the effectiveness and impact of programs for pastoralist women and girls.

relationships · 5

who they work with

Horn of Africa Institute Partner — Formerly known as Foundation for Kenya Pastoralist Women, rebranded to Foundation for Pastoralist Women (FPW): Horn of Africa Institute.
corporate Partner — Partners with corporations through CSR initiatives to create sustainable change.
donors Funder — Works with donors to support and expand programs.
international organizations Partner — Collaborates with international organizations to scale impact across the region.
international organizations Partner — Collaborates with international organizations to scale regional impact.