Our Mission
At RuWERA CBO, we believe that empowering women and girls to take on leadership roles is key to transforming communities. Our Leadership and Advocacy program focuses on equipping women with the skills, confidence, and support to step into decision-making positions, lead change initiatives, and advocate for policies that promote gender equality and social justice.
Key Initiatives
Leadership Training
Providing women and girls with leadership skills, public speaking training, and conflict resolution strategies.
Advocacy for Gender Equality
Advocating for policies that promote women's rights, gender equity, and women's participation in leadership positions.
Mentorship for Future Leaders
Pairing young women with experienced female leaders who offer guidance and career development advice.
Women's Political Participation
Supporting and empowering women to run for local government positions and engage in political processes.
Community Dialogues and Public Awareness
Organizing community dialogues and campaigns to address gender discrimination and promote female leadership.
Key Data & Justification
Global Representation
Globally, women represent only 25% of parliamentary seats, according to UN Women, demonstrating the need for increased female representation in political leadership roles.
Barriers in Kenya
In Kenya, despite legal frameworks promoting gender equality, women still face significant barriers to leadership due to cultural norms, limited access to resources, and gender-based violence.
Impact of Women's Leadership
Research shows that increasing women's participation in leadership improves decision-making processes, enhances community resilience, and promotes more inclusive and effective governance.
Our Impact
Women trained in leadership
Women in local governance roles
Women ran for local government
Active community leaders
Increased Female Representation
40 women in Nyakach Sub-County have participated in leadership training, with 15 of them now serving in local governance roles, such as school boards, village councils, and community health committees.
Political Empowerment
10 women from RuWERA have run for local government positions in the past election cycle, with 3 securing seats and continuing to advocate for women's rights and gender-sensitive policies.
Advocacy Success
Through advocacy, we helped pass a local law in Nyakach Sub-County that mandates at least 30% of leadership positions in community organizations to be filled by women.
Community Impact
Our leadership programs have empowered over 200 women and girls to become active community leaders, driving change in education, health, and economic development projects in their areas.
Support Our Leadership and Advocacy Program
Your donation can help us empower more women and girls to become leaders and advocates in their communities. Together, we can create lasting change.