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CENTRE FOR LEGAL RIGHTS EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY AND DEVELOPMENT (CLREAD)
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profile · synthesized from sources

CREAW Kenya is a feminist non-governmental organization founded in 1999 that advances women's and girls' rights through advocacy, movement building, and programs addressing gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and economic empowerment. The organization works across multiple Kenyan counties, implementing community-based interventions, policy advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives in partnership with local and international organizations. Its vision is a just society where women and girls enjoy full rights and live in dignity.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Imarisha Msichana Program
Program implemented with FAWE and Mastercard Foundation to reduce teen pregnancies in 20 Kenyan counties through re-entry advocacy, sensitization forums, and education on human sexuality and pregnancy prevention.
Jasiri Fund
Microfinance initiative that provides loans to women entrepreneurs, with 716 women financed to date, contributing to their economic resilience and business growth.
SHESOARS Program
Program in partnership with CARE targeting out-of-school adolescent girls and boys in Kisumu, Siaya, Kajiado, and Nairobi counties to achieve gender transformative and sustainable change.
SRHR Empowerment Initiative
Program empowering women and men to make healthy choices on maternal and newborn health and sexual and reproductive health, reducing SGBV, child marriage, and FGM/C through community engagement and behavior change communication.
Strengthening Women’s Economic Resilience in Agriculture
Project supporting 300 smallholder women farmers in Kilifi County through farmer groups, access to productive assets, and market linkages for poultry, cassava, chili, okra, and amaranth.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Smallholder Agricultural Support Services 2 activities
    • Farmer group formation and market linkage program
      Supports 300 smallholder farmers to form 20 farmer groups, access high-quality productive assets, and connect to local and regional markets.
    • Women smallholder farmer support project
      Implements a project in Magarini and Malindi Sub-counties, Kilifi County, supporting women smallholder farmers in vegetable and poultry farming along River Sabaki.
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Education 2 activities
    • Imarisha Msichana Program
      Implements the Imarisha Msichana Program across 20 counties in Kenya to reduce teen pregnancies through interventions such as promoting girls' re-entry to school and conducting sensitization forums on human sexuality and pregnancy prevention.
    • SHESOARS program for out-of-school adolescents
      Implements the SHESOARS program targeting out-of-school adolescent girls and boys in select sub-counties of Kisumu, Siaya, Kajiado, and Nairobi counties to achieve gender transformative and sustainable change.
  • Gender Justice Training and Capacity Building 2 activities
    • Research and reporting on gender-based violence
      Published a report from the Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including Femicide, contributing to evidence-based advocacy and programming.
    • SASA! Approach and Training of Trainers (ToT) program
      Used the SASA! Approach and ToT model to train community champions, including men-only groups and cultural custodians, to lead community dialogue and action on power and gender issues.
  • Maternal and Child Health Support 1 activity
    • Advocacy for gender policy and maternal health improvements
      Enabled women's groups in Isiolo and Narok Counties to advocate for the adoption of the County model gender policy and engage with county health facilities to improve Maternal and New-born Health (MNH) service delivery.
  • Organizational Performance Reporting 1 activity
    • Annual reporting and organizational documentation
      Published its 2025 Annual Report, documenting organizational performance and program outcomes.
  • Microfinance and Savings Group Support 1 activity
    • Jasiri Fund microfinance program
      Provided financial support to 716 women through the Jasiri Fund, disbursing Ksh. 45,118,675 in loans, with 145 clients fully repaying Ksh. 8,029,100 by the end of 2022.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Behavior change programming for maternal and reproductive health
      Empowered 34,170 beneficiaries (19,225 women, 14,945 men) to make healthy choices related to Maternal and New-born Health (MNH) and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) through community interventions that also reduced SGBV, CFEM, and FGM/C.
    • Development of behavior change communication materials
      Developed replicable behavior change communication materials used as training resources for peer group learning.
    • Programs to challenge discriminatory practices and promote women's empowerment
      Implements programs to challenge discriminatory practices, promote women’s participation in decision-making, and build movements to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
relationships · 43

who they work with

  • Africa Unite Coalition — Co-convener of the Kenya Chapter of Africa Unite, the UN Secretary General’s campaign vehicle against GBV
  • Ajira Digital Partner — Kenyan youth employment program
  • American Jewish World Service Partner — Development partner supporting CREAW Kenya's work
  • CARE Partner — Partnered to implement the SHESOARS program targeting out-of-school adolescent girls and boys.
  • CARE International Partner — Development partner collaborating with CREAW Kenya
  • Centre for Culture, Governance and Development (CCGD) Partner — Research and policy organization collaborating with CREAW
  • Danida Government — Danish development cooperation agency
  • FAWE Partner — Partnering on the Imarisha Msichana Program to reduce teen pregnancies in Kenya.
  • Ford Foundation Funder — International philanthropy organization funding CREAW
  • Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Partner — Organization promoting girls' and women's education in Africa
  • ForumCIV Partner — Development partner in Eastern and Southern Africa
  • French Embassy in Nairobi Government — Diplomatic mission supporting CREAW Kenya
  • GROOTS Kenya Partner — Grassroots movement of women in Kenya
  • Global Affairs Canada Government — Canadian government’s international development arm
  • Heinrich Böll Foundation Partner — Environmental and social justice foundation supporting CREAW
  • Hivos East Africa Partner — Partner organization working with CREAW Kenya
  • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Partner — Academic institution partnering with CREAW Kenya
  • Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development Partner — Government agency for curriculum development in Kenya
  • Kenya Red Cross Partner — Humanitarian organization collaborating with CREAW
  • Kenya Women Parliamentary Association Partner — Parliamentary caucus promoting women’s rights
  • Mastercard Foundation Funder — Partnering on the Imarisha Msichana Program to reduce teen pregnancies in Kenya.
  • Mastercard Foundation Funder — Supporting partner and funder of CREAW Kenya
  • National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) Partner — Member of the National Gender Based Violence (GBV) working group coordinated by NGEC
  • National Women’s Steering Committee Partner — Partner in the National Gender Based Violence (GBV) working group
  • Netherlands Worldwide Partner — Dutch government entity supporting CREAW Kenya in Kenya
  • Oxfam Partner — International confederation working with CREAW in Kenya
  • Porticus Partner — Supporting partner of CREAW Kenya
  • Raising Voices Partner — Organization working to prevent violence against women and children
  • SDG Group Network — Member of the SDG Group
  • SDG Kenya Partner — Partner organization focused on Sustainable Development Goals
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