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GENDER SENSITIVE INITIATIVES
— · EIN · gsikenya.org
profile · synthesized from sources

Gender Sensitive Initiatives (GSI) is a Kenyan NGO working to build resilient, inclusive communities through gender-responsive programs in education, health, livelihoods, rights advocacy, and civic engagement. The organization focuses on empowering women, girls, and vulnerable populations through community-led development, with demonstrated impact in school retention, economic empowerment, and gender justice. GSI operates exclusively in Kenya.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Civic Engagement
Strengthens public participation, accountable leadership, governance awareness, and women leadership mentorship.
Education Promotion
Supports adolescent girls and vulnerable learners to access, remain in, and complete education through mentorship, school re-entry, and life skills development.
Health Promotion
Promotes sexual and reproductive health, mental health, nutrition awareness, and community wellbeing through prevention and education.
Institutional Strengthening
Builds strong systems, partnerships, accountability, and sustainable organizational growth for long-term impact.
Resilient Livelihoods
Empowers communities with entrepreneurship skills, market access, and livelihood opportunities to improve household wellbeing.
Rights & Advocacy
Protects women, children, and vulnerable populations through GBV prevention, child rights advocacy, and community awareness.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Grassroots Advocacy & Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Civic Engagement and Women's Leadership
      Strengthens civic engagement through public participation initiatives, accountable leadership training, governance awareness, and women's leadership mentorship.
  • Education Sponsorship and Academic Support 1 activity
    • Education Programs for Adolescent Girls and Vulnerable Learners
      Implements education programs that support adolescent girls and vulnerable learners in accessing, remaining in, and completing school through mentorship, school re-entry, and life skills development.
  • Vocational and Life Skills Training 1 activity
    • Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Training
      Provides entrepreneurship training, market access, and livelihood opportunities to improve household wellbeing.
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Education 1 activity
    • Health Promotion Activities
      Conducts health promotion activities focused on sexual and reproductive health, mental health, and nutrition education.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Gender-Responsive Programs for Girls and Women
      Empowers over 100 girls and women through gender-responsive programs, reaching over 1,000 community members in total.
    • Rights and Advocacy Programs
      Implements rights and advocacy programs focused on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention, child rights advocacy, and community awareness to protect vulnerable populations.