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YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF KENYA
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profile · synthesized from sources

YWCA Kenya is a non-profit organization founded in 1912 to empower girls and women in Kenya. It focuses on leadership development, education, health, economic empowerment, peacebuilding, climate change, and advocacy for women's and girls' rights. The organization operates through volunteer membership and aims to achieve social, political, and economic empowerment based on Christian faith.

named programs · 11 · from sources

what they call their work

Advocacy for Women and Girls Rights
Advocacy efforts to promote and protect the rights of women and girls, including against FGM and Gender-Based Violence.
Climate Change and Environmental Degradation
Programs addressing climate change and environmental issues, often linked with SRHR.
Education
Initiatives focused on raising the educational standards of women and girls.
Health
Programs addressing health issues, including Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and HIV/AIDS awareness.
Leadership Development
Programs aimed at developing leadership skills among girls and women.
Norec Exchange Program
An exchange program for participants from various countries to work on thematic areas like SRHR and GBV at YWCA Kenya branches.
Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
Initiatives promoting peace and resolving conflicts within communities.
Physical Safe Space for Women and Girls
Provision of safe spaces, hostels, and community centers for women and girls.
SRHR Mentorship Program
Mentorship program focused on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for young people, particularly in primary schools.
Social Protection
Programs aimed at providing social protection for women and girls.
Social and Economic Empowerment
Programs designed to empower women and girls socially and economically, including entrepreneurship training.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Women's Leadership & Empowerment Programs 2 activities
    • Implement Programs for Women and Girls
      Implements ongoing programs focused on leadership development, education, health, social and economic empowerment, peace building, climate change, advocacy, safe spaces, and social protection for women and girls.
    • Provide Safe Spaces for Migrating Young Women
      Establishes safe spaces specifically for young women who are migrating to urban areas in search of employment.
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Education 2 activities
    • Implement SRHR Mentorship Programs
      Establishes Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) mentorship programs for young people in primary schools, as implemented at its Meru branch.
    • Integrate SRHR with Other Development Issues
      Integrates Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) with climate change, prevention and countering violent extremism, and entrepreneurship training, as demonstrated at its Mombasa branch.
  • Anti-FGM and Girls' Education Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocate Against FGM and Gender-Based Violence
      Conducts community education campaigns to raise awareness about the dangers of female genital mutilation (FGM) and gender-based violence (GBV) as part of its advocacy efforts for young women and girls.
  • Field-Based Community Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operate Branches and Community Centers
      Operates multiple branches across Kenya, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Meru, Siaya, Kisii, and Tana River, which serve as community centers, hostels, safe spaces, and vocational training centers to support women's well-being.
  • Christian Retreat & Conference Hosting 1 activity
    • Provide Conference and Meeting Facilities
      Offers customizable conference and meeting facilities for clients.
  • HIV/TB Prevention and Care Services 1 activity
    • Provide HIV/AIDS Peer Education
      Offers peer education programs focused on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention as part of its community health engagement initiatives.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Address Gender-Based Violence through SRHR Programs
      Addresses Gender-Based Violence (GBV) as a component of its Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) program, specifically at its Kisumu branch.
relationships · 23

who they work with

  • Amathea Partner — Partnered with on the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) program at the Kisumu branch.
  • Atlas Alliance Funder — Supporting donor of YWCA Kenya
  • BZ Funder — Supporting donor of YWCA Kenya
  • Equality Now Partner — Collaborating partner of YWCA Kenya
  • European Union Funder — Supporting donor of YWCA Kenya
  • Faith to Action Partner — Collaborating partner of YWCA Kenya
  • GDS Partner — Collaborating partner of YWCA Kenya
  • Hivos Funder — Supporting donor of YWCA Kenya
  • KFUK Partner — Collaborating partner of YWCA Kenya
  • Kenya Government Partner — Collaborating partner of YWCA Kenya
  • Kit Royal Partner — Collaborating partner of YWCA Kenya
  • National YWCA’s Network — Cooperates with other National YWCA’s on matters of common interest and participates in shared programs.
  • Norad Funder — Supporting donor of YWCA Kenya
  • Norec Funder — Supporting donor of YWCA Kenya
  • Norec Partner — Partnered with for an exchange program at the Kisumu branch.
  • VCA Partner — Collaborating partner of YWCA Kenya
  • World YWCA Network — Affiliated with the World YWCA, which is headquartered in Geneva.
  • World YWCA Partner — Collaborating partner of YWCA Kenya
  • Y Global Partner — Partnered with on the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) program at the Kisumu branch.
  • YMCA Partner — Collaborating partner of YWCA Kenya
  • YWCA Network — Participates in the global YWCA network, including an exchange program in Norway.
  • YWCA South Sudan Partner — Hosted a representative from YWCA South Sudan as part of the Norec Exchange Program from 2022 to 2023 at the Mombasa branch.
  • Youth Peace Makers (YPM) Tanzania Partner — Received an exchange participant from YPM Tanzania at the Mombasa branch.