Women's groups
Farm tools, seedlings and household supplies for women's groups, so women can grow food and earn an income.
Pillar 02
Protection, Gender Equality & Inclusion
Communities where women, children and marginalised people are safe, heard and able to take part.draft
- SDG 5 · Gender Equality
- SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities
Needs client: Why Protection, Gender & Inclusion matters in Samburu
Why it matters
Women and girls in pastoral communities carry much of the burden when drought and conflict strike, yet often have the least say in decisions. Children, older people and people with disabilities face similar risks.draft
1 in 10samplegirls miss school during their period (figure to be confirmed with a source)
What we do
Dignity for girls
Sanitary kits and advocacy for period-friendly schools, so menstruation is no longer a barrier to education.
Child protection and inclusion
Targeted support that safeguards children, promotes gender equity and includes marginalised people.
Our results
Needs client: Protection, Gender & Inclusion results
- 3 women's groups equipped in Leir Baawa
- 300 sanitary kits donated to students
- 500sample women and girls reached
- Livelihood & Enterprise
- Protection, Gender & Inclusion
- Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Empowering women through agriculture
Farm tools, seedlings, Aqua tabs, sanitary towels and water buckets for three women's groups.
- Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
- Protection, Gender & Inclusion
Menstrual Hygiene Day at Loosuk
300 sanitary kits and a push for period-friendly toilets, under the theme "Period Friendly World".
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Partners in this work
Needs client: Partner logos and permission
- Samburu County Department of Culture & Social Services
- Hope for Samburu Communities CBO
- Ministry of Health, Samburu
Stand with women and girls
KES 500 provides a sanitary kit for a schoolgirl.sample