Transformative Climate Action
Advocating for Gender Equality & Women's Rights
Welcome to Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) - Kenya
The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Kenya is a women and youth membership based, non-governmental development organization founded in 1912 committed to the following core values; Accountability; Integrity; Diversity and inclusion; Spirit of Volunteerism; Concerns for humanity; and Professionalism.
YWCA was established in Kenya in 1912, making it the oldest women’s national body in Kenya. It is affiliated to the World YWCA headquartered in Geneva and its main purpose is to develop the collective power of girls and women in Kenya to achieve social, economic, political and cultural “emancipation”.
YWCA Kenya is headquartered in Nairobi and has seven branches in Mombasa, Tana River, Meru, Nairobi, Kisumu, Siaya and Kisii counties in Kenya that provide service coverage and outreach for 21 out of the 47 counties in Kenya.
YWCA is built on a strong Christian foundation, whose emphasis is integrated in all its programming.
The YWCA recognizes the need to anchor all development programme and operations on a predetermined set of principles and values and implements programme guided by its Vision and Mission.
OUR PROGRAMMES
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YW4A - Young Women for Awareness, Agency, Advocacy & Accountability
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Promoting engagement in Post-Paris Climate Dialogue Processes
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Reduced inequalities for an Inclusive Climate Resilience Society
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Interfaith engagement for peace and justice in Kenya (PCVE)
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Sexual, Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
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Bridging Hope for Persons with Disabilities
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State of the African Women Project
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NEWS & EVENTS
YWCA Kenya #MombasaBranch and other PVE stakeholders presented a memorandum to the Presidential taskforce
YWCA Kenya #MombasaBranch and other PVE stakehol...
YWCA Kenya in partnership with other stakeholders celebrated #InternationalYouthDay2023
YWCA Kenya in partnership with other stakeholders celebrated
5 local youth groups representatives in Nairobi County in a field training exercise on hydroponic and aquaponic technologies.
YWCA Kenya engaged 5 local youth groups representatives in Nairobi County in a field training exercise on hydroponic and aquaponic technologies.
The main aim is to help them improve their productivity through adapting new techonologies.
Honourable women representative ZamZam Mohammed received a petition from YWCA Kenya in coordination with other stakeholders
Honourable women representative ZamZam Mohammed received a petition from YWCA Kenya in coordination with the Coast Civil Society Network for Human Rights, Kituo Cha Sheria, Tunaweza PWDs and FIDA - Kenya over the inaccessibility of buildings and public spaces by PWDs.
The petition will be presented to the National Assembly.
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YWCA Mombasa branch #SRHR #GBV champions conducted a community outreach program
YWCA Mombasa branch #SRHR
YWCA team engaged youths in field training on hydroponic farming.
With an objective of promoting sustainable food security in urban areas, the YWCA team engaged youths in field training on hydroponic farming.
This will ensure great volume and high quality of produce while reducing operating cost and maximizing groups profitability.
Senator Danson Mungatana visited YWCA Tana River branch
Senator Danson Mungatana visited YWCA Tana River branch and emphasized the need for support to empower young women. He has a personal connection with the branch as his late mother was the branch's founding manager.
Happening Now! 
YWCA Kisumu branch carrying a follow up group visit
YWCA Kisumu branch and other stakeholders carried out a follow up visits on groups that expressed interest in the application of the youth funds. They were taken through a training on how to apply for the funds.
Some of the groups that benefited includes Champions group, Amazon Theatrix ensemble, Dawn of obunga among others.
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Our young women from Mkuru kwa Jenga played a friendly football match
Our young women from Mkuru kwa Jenga Nawiri Dadas Organization @Embakas...
Youth National Climate Change Action Plan 2023-2027
The ministry of Environment Climate Change and Forestry through the Climate Change Directorate(CCD) is coordinating the Youth National Climate Change Action Plan 2023-2027 workshop in Mombasa County, a continuous process to involve youths at the onstage of policy decision making.
CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING AND COUNSELING AT JOMVU MODEL HEALTH CENTRE
Access to cervical cancer counseling services is crucial for supporting individuals affected by the disease, addressing their psychosocial needs, and improving overall well-being.
ALTERNATIVE NARRATIVE TRAINING IN KILIFI COUNTY
Today we conducted a training on alternative narratives in Kilifi County. The activity was led by the technical working group who were able to guide discussions on alternative narratives.
YWCA Mombasa branch trained Nyali sub-county technical working group
YWCA Mombasa branch trained Nyali sub-county technical working group today on ways to promote peace within their community using the handbook for facilitators of Inter-Faith dialogues.
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YW4A TOTS AND TEACHERS TRAINING AT CECOME KISII COUNTY
YWCA Kenya and@equalitynow
are currently training #YW4A TOTs and teachers@CecomeOfficial in Kisii County. The training aims at improving quality of delivery at FEMSpace se...
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YWCA KISII CONDUCTING FEMSPACE IN SCHOOL
#YW4A Young women from YWCA Kisii conducting a FEMSpace at st. Patrick secondary school. #EndSGBV
YW4A WROs Commemorated The Day for The African Child
In honor of International Day of the African child #YW4A WROs in Kenya are commemorating the Day reflecting on protecting children's rights in the digital world. #DAC2023
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE AFRICAN CHILD 2023
The International Day of the African Child is a significant Day to honor the courage, resilience and potential of the African Children. At #YWCAKenya we empower the young generation with education to help them unlock the future.
YWCA KENYA REVIEWING ASSESSMENT TOOL AT THE COUNTY DEPARTMENT FOR WATER, NATURAL RESOURCES& CLIMATE RESILINCE IN MOMBASA COUNTY,
County Department of water, natural resources & climate resilience rolled out a Participatory Climate Risk Assesment Tool which was reviewed by YWCA Kenya .
It aimed at identifying locally-led interventions through community-led particiapation.
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#YWCAKenya & other key stakeholders have been engaged in a dialogue in Isiolo County
#YWCAKenya & other key stakeholders have been en...
YWCA KENYA JOINED NEMA KENYA IN A TREE PLANTING EVENT
YWCA Kisii branch joined Nema Kenya, forestry department and other stakeho...
Nairobi County Action Plan(NCAP) Ideological pillar meeting convened by YWCA
Nairobi County Action Plan(NCAP) Ideological pillar meeting convened by YWCA Kenya to review the implementation of Nairobi County action plan on Prevention of Violence extremism (PVE) with
YWCA COMMITTMENT TO END PERIOD POVERTY AND PERIOD STIGMA
Today, Menstrual Hygiene Day and every other day, as YWCA Kenya
YWCA SIAYA HELD A SRHR TRAINING SESSION WITH PWDs
YWCA Siaya branch held an #SRHR training session with PWD...
YWCA Kisumu Branch conducted a build up activity on Menstrual Hygiene and Management in Nyamasaria Primary School
YWCA Kisumu Branch conducted a build up activity on Menstrual Hygiene and Management in Nyamasaria Primary School
Interesting session by Faith to Action Network on SGBV and how faith actors can use the Bible to condemn and #EndSGBV.
Interesting session by Faith to Action Network on SGBV and how f...
Urban farming has built more resilience for the youth living
Urban farming has built more resilience for the youth living in the urban areas by enhancing local food production and improving living standard from the sale of the food produced.In efforts of addressing climate change through urban farming,YWCA has been working with youths to promote sustainable urban farming for youth groups in it's branc...
Young Women leaders of WRO Inuamamamjane through the #YW4A FEMspace came together and started a catering business in Meru county.
Young Women leaders of WRO Inuamamamjane through ...
YWCA Kisii branch celebrating mother's day
YWCA Kisii branch celebrated mother's day by donating pads to girls aged 15-18 years from needy families.
The event was graced by the first lady of Kisii county who also supported the entrepreneurship intiative of the young women.
courtesy visit to the Ministry of Education and Digital Transformation.
YWCA Mombasa branch paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Education and Digital Transformation.
The conversation with CEC Dr Mbwarali aimed at identifying the County plans for 2023 and the possible areas of partnership on Climate change matters.
The Women Movement for Climate Justice YWCA
The Women Movement for Climate Justice YWCA 
group took lead in the tree planting exercise at Changamwe sub-county with the Changamwe Network for Persons With Special needs at Mwingo Primary school grounds. The g...
NCPD organized a coordination meeting for population programme implementors in Meru County
NCPD organized a coordination meeting for population programme implementors in Meru County where
A community dialogue session facilitated by Norec exchange participant in Meru County
A community dialogue session facilitated by Norec exchange participant in Me...
To address the high prevalence of SGBV in Migori County
To address the high prevalence of SGBV in Migori County, #YW4...
YWCA Mombasa branch organized a courtesy visit to the CEC-Emily Achieng (County Department of Water,Natural Resources and Climate Change Resilience).
YWCA Mombasa branch organized a courtesy visit to the CEC-Emily Achieng (County Department of Water,Natural Resources and Climate Change Resilience). Key issues discussed was the establishment of increased partnership with the department and discussion on the possible areas of partnership in the County plans. CEC Emily pointed out the role of yo...
WHAT YWCA KENYA OFFERS YOU AS A MEMBER
At YWCA Kenya, we're thrilled to offer our members an exceptional platform for networking, sharing their stories, and making a positive impact through volunteer work.
We warmly invite you to join our members...
#YW4A safe space dialogues with Young Women TOTs in Migori County with WRO Safe Engage Foundation - SEF.
#YW4A safe space dialogues with Young Women TOTs in Migor...
Kenya updated it's NDC in 2020
Kenya updated it's NDC in 2020 revising efforts to limit GHGs by 32% instead of the previous 30% as stipulated in the NDC 2016. To achieve this, YWCA in collaboration with other organizations in the county h...
FEMSPACE REFLECTION & REVIEW AT YWCA KISII BRANCH
Femspace reflection & review at YWCA Kisii branch, where the young women showcased their successes and gave feedback on challenges faced during the Femspaces sessions in their communities .
WORLD YWCA DAY/ MEMBERS DAY KISUMU CELEBRATION
YWCA Kisumu branch recently celebrated #WORLDYWCA202...
PCVE ONE DAY WORKSHOP AIMED AT CULTIVATING NEW PERSPECTIVES
Yesterday the YWCA Nairobi joined other stakeholders within the PCVE space in a one-day workshop that aimed at reviewing their effort, sharing insight, and cultivating new perspectives to reducing vulnerability to violent extremism in Kenya.
The meeting was hosted by the Kenya School of Government security management institute.
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a capacity building session for youths, women and Indigenous people groups on Post Paris Climate dialogue
YWCA Kenya today held a capacity building session for youths, women and Indigenous people groups on Post Paris Climate dialogue processes including but not limited to actions on adaptation, mitigation and government opportunities such as access to youth fund based on their local contexts in Kisumu county.
NOREC 3 DAYS TRAINING PROGRAM BEING HELD IN NAIROBI KENYA
YWCA Kenya is part of a 3 days training program by Norec and all it's partners taking place in Nairobi
TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP MEETING IN KISUMU
WCA Kisumu branch is currently hosting Technical working group meeting for development of SGBV Data Tracking Tool. The tool will help in documenting SGBV cases from Kisumu East and Central.
YWCA Kenya today paid a courtesy call to the CECM for sports, culture, Gender and Youth Kisumu County
YWCA Kenya today paid a courtesy call to the CECM for sports, culture, Gender and Youth
Incredible accomplishments of young women leaders in WROs #YWCA Meru
Join us in celebrating the incredible accomplishments of young women leaders in WROs
The Meru County Director of Gender, Mr.Mwarama engaging #YW4A TOTs
The Meru County Director of Gender, Mr.Mwarama engaging #YW4A...
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MERU MEMBERSHIP DAY CELEBRATION
Join YWCA branches across from April 24th to 28th as we celebrate our common membership and achievements. Let's come together and make a difference!
kisumu membership day
Join YWCA branches across from April 24th to 28th as we celebrate our common membership and achievements. Let's come together and make a difference!
KISII MEMBERSHIP DAY CELEBRATION
Join YWCA branches across from April 24th to 28th as we celebrate our common membership and achievements. Let's come together and make a difference!
TANARIVER MEMBERSHIP DAY CELEBRATION
Join YWCA branches across from April 24th to 28th as we celebrate our common membership and achievements. Let's come together and make a difference!
MOMBASA MEMBERS DAY CELEBRATION
oin YWCA branches across from April 24th to 28th as we celebrate our common membership and achievements. Let's come together and make a difference!
SIAYA BRANCH MEMBERSHIP DAY CELEBRATION
Join YWCA branches across from April 24th to 28th as we celebrate our common membership and achievements. Let's come together and make a difference!
YWCA Kenya submitted an MOU to the Director of Sub County Administration in Mombasa County.
Through the Climate & Inclusion project, YWCA has today submitted an MOU to the Director of Sub County Administration in Mombasa County.
The recommendations submitted during the CIDP process includ...
SRHR session at Kinoru Primary in Meru county
#SRHR session at Kinoru Primary in Meru county by one of ...
Contribution of Autistic People at Home, at Work, in the Arts and in Policymaking".
As YWCA Kenya we strongly support the theme for Autism Awareness month "Contribution of Autistic People at Home, at Work, in the Arts and in Policymaking".
At Kisii County our branch joined other stakeholders in creating autism awareness.
YWCA Kenya is keen on mentoring young women on menstrual hygiene.
YWCA Kenya is keen on mentoring young women on menstrual hygiene.
YWCA Siaya branch training form three students of Township secondary school on how to handle themselves during menses and how to maintain proper h...
non- consumptive use of mangrove resources in keeping bees.
YWCA Kenya through the climate Inclusion project has been supporting the locals to realize locally climate actions to improve their livelyhood i.e non- consumptive use of mangrove resources in keeping bees.
The Young Women Leadership Program on GBV
The Young Women Leadership Program on GBV is aimed at mentoring and training young women in Mombasa to become transformative leaders.
Ms Lilian one of our exchange program participant is using her knowledge as a
YW4A tree planting event in Kuria Migori County
Flash back Friday 
Riseup and Advocacy training in Migori County. WRO
Sensitization training for Community Health Volunteer in Kisumu County
Sensitization training for Community Health Volunteer in Kisumu County on strengthening Gender Based Violence refferal pathways and documentation.
The training is facilitated by Bridgit Asanta, National Police Service Gender Desk Kondele.
SRHR training session with teenage mothers at Ibeno ward in Kisii county.
Youth Representatives from YWCA Kisii branch conducted an SRHR training session with teenage mothers at Ibeno ward in Kisii county. Trained them on the importance of personal hygiene and use of sanitary towels.
15 billion trees campaign
One mature tree can absorb 68.5grams of carbon dioxide per day and 48 pounds a year.
Let us take advantage of the rains and plant trees to help achieve the 15 billion trees campaign.
#Inclusion4ClimateJustice
Mentorship sessions at Likoni Remand Centre
YWCA Mombasa branch SRHR youth champions engaged in the weekly mentorship sessions at Likoni Remand Centre. Training them on life skills and mental health.
Young Men being encouraged to be champions of positive masculinity.
Young men are encouraged to be champions of positive masculinity.
Celebrating International Women's Day in Kuria Migori County
#YW4A at an ongoing International Women's Day event i...
Celebrating Our YWCA Member Achievement
Today we celebrate YWCA Member and legal advisor Felgona Atieno who was among the 466 lawyers recently admitted to the Roll of Advocates by Chief Justice Martha Koome. When a woman wins, we all win&nbs...
Urban farming technology to help improve food security in Mombasa County
Due to the ongoing climatic change in the coastal region, the residence of Mombasa County have been experiencing food insecurity.
Election Related Gender Based Violence
In a just released report by FIDA Kenya, at least 745 women aspirants as well as their supporters were subjected to election related sexual gender based violence during the primaries. In 5 days, Kenyans head to the polls, so this focus could not be timelier.
Despite a progressive new Constitution and strengthened institutions an...
Capacity Building on Social Accountability Training-YW4A
A capacity building and social accountability training was conducted on 20th and 22nd April 2022 April in Nairobi facilitated by The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA). The WROs and FBOs went through a training designed to empower them with the skills and tools to undertake social accountability as an effective approach to hold governmen...
Networking, Partnership and Coalition Building Workshop –YW4A
YWCA Kenya, Young women, WROs and FBOs participated in a workshop on partnership, networking and coalition-building on 18 - 20 May 2022, in Nairobi, Kenya. This convening was aimed at facilitating access to advocacy structures by including WROs, FBOs and targeted young women leaders in the Solidarity for African Women’s Rights (SOAWR) plat...
CAMPAIGN DRIVE FOR THE DONATION OF TEXTBOOKS
YWCA Mombasa is calling for the donation of textbooks, exercise books and stationery for the children at the Likoni Children's Remand. A meeting held with the officer in charge at the remand centre brought to light a couple of challenges, outlined below:
1. Lack of access to educational services, mean...
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International Women's Day 2022 #BreakTheBias
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Marked annually on March 8th IWD is a day celebrate women's achievements and raise awareness about women’s equality. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias which highlights the importance of c...
The Convention on the Status of Women #CSW66
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body established in 1964 exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. The sixty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place from 14 to 25 March 2022. .
In support of this initi...
Membership Day
To observe our common membership and achievements , we commemorated membership day by inviting a few members for a breakfast meeting .Former leaders of the branch were invited to share with the members and current leaders their experiences as members and leaders of YWCA movement.
Enrolment was done to new members and gifts presented to...
Jijenge Business Challenge
To counter violent extremism, promote climate change, and enhance the capacity of the saving and investments groups through training, YWCA Kenya launched the Jijenge Business challenge initiative. This innovative approach was implemented in three regions, Mombasa, Nairobi and Kisumu. The goal of the initiative was to support the economic empower...
World Cleanup Day 2021
World Cleanup Day is an annual global social action program aimed at combating the global solid waste problem. To commemorate world cleanup day, and to push for the vision of a waste-free world YWCA HQ and branches took part in the cleaning up of litter within the community & the surrounding areas. The clean-up activity formed part of their ...
International Day of The Girl Child 2021
The international day of the girl child is a global holiday that celebrates the importance, power and potential of girls around the world, and focuses attention on the particular problems they face. This year’s theme was “Digital generation. Our generation” which focuses on bridging the digital divide.
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Week Without Violence 2021
It’s the year 2021 and Gender based violence is only getting worse. It continues to be one of the biggest issue impacting the lives of women, and has only worsened due to Covid-19.
For 25 years, YWCA’s from all over the world have taken part in the #WeekWithoutViolence campaign as a medium to host events, share storie...
Waste Recycling Stakeholders Meeting in Likoni
The activity, held on 31st Aug, was organized by Hand in Hand in partnership with YWCA Msa and it brought together representatives from the national government in Likoni, County government department of Environment, solid waste management and Energy, County administration ( Sub-County Administr...
WORLD YWCA DAY 2021: A CELBERATION OF YWCA LEADERS
Every year, YWCA’s around the world celebrate our common membership and achievements. This year we celebrated under the theme: A Celebration of YWCA leaders. For 160 years, YWCA leaders and pioneers have taken action in communities to make human rights a reality. This year, we celebrated the individual leaders that make up our powerful and...
Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event held to show support for the protection of the environment and our planet. Typically, Earth Day is assigned a different theme or area of focus each year; this year’s theme was “Restore Our Earth.” With social distancing still in place for many of us this April, Earth Day celebration...
SRHR Training In Mombasa
YWCA Kenya conducted a training in Mombasa on 17th March, to create awareness on SRH policies and guidelines in order to improve the quality of life and well-being of young people as well as to strengthen capacity of the champions in life skill based SRHR, SDGs, Mental health and online and offline advocacy. The objectives of the trai...
Kenya’s High Court Upholds Ban on FGM
On March 17, 2021, Kenya’s high court upheld laws criminalizing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). This will give a much needed boost to the fight to end the widely condemned practice, a step forward in our efforts to #EndFGM
According to the UN, one in five Kenyan women and girls aged between 15 and 49 have undergone FGM. In...
Walk & Talk Event to commemorate International Women’s Day
More than a 100 young men and women from all walks of life took part in a 2.5km walk to commemorate International Women’s Day. The event was held in Embakasi central on Monday 8th March. This year’s theme was “Choose to Challenge” calling on individuals to show their commitment to choose to challenge inequality, cal...
Strengthening Youth Resilience to VE Interfaith Dialogue in Nairobi
YWCA Kenya, in partnership with the National Council Churches of Kenya (NCCK) held a county interfaith dialogue on March 12th, at Ufungamano House. The meeting was held to strengthen youth resilience to violent extremism in the religious sector.
The interfaith dialogue aimed at creating a deliberate change of mind set and narrative tha...
YW4A Country Inception Meeting
YW4A is a five-year program financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Netherlands. The program will be implemented through a consortium in the countries of Kenya, Egypt, South Sudan and Palestine. The program seeks to narrowly address interventions related to Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).&...
Interfaith Dialogue On Emerging Narratives in Kisumu
On March 3rd, The Inter-Faith Dialogues in Kisumu brought together Religious leaders and institutions, CSOs working on peace and security, YWCA Inter-Faith working group committee members NCCK youth mediators and catalysts, and the county government representatives from the Counties. The dialogue was well attended with diverse participation of&n...
World NGO Day
World NGO day, celebrated on 27th February, is a day that acknowledges the efforts of all NGO’s around the world that work hard to address social issues and to build a better world. YWCA Kenya joined the world in commemorating the day, which is celebrated in more than 89 countries. We took it as an opportunity to reflect, and look ba...
International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM
FGM is a harmful cultural practice & a human rights violation that impedes on the rights of women and girls including sexual and reproductive health and exposes them to serious health, psychological, physical, social effects
YWCA Kenya joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of Zero Tolera...
Local Conference of the Youth (LCOY)
The Local Conference of the Youth was held on 4-5 February. The meeting was organized by YWCA & African Youth Initiative on Climate Change (AYIOC) with the core objective of:
- Providing a space for young people to showcase various clean energy technologies
- Informing the youth on best practices of r...
World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day (WWD) is a global event that takes place every year to raise global awareness on the importance of wetlands for people and the world. This year’s theme Wetlands & Water shone a spotlight on wetlands as a source of freshwater. To mark the day, YWCA Kenya hosted an online event to create awareness on the importan...
YWCA Mombasa COVID-19 Food drive donation.
We appeal towards your generous contribution to support our donation drive aimed at providing our community's less fortunate and most vulnerable with nutritious food in the midst of the coronavirus epidemic.
Happy World YWCA Day! To all our members and global sisters.
Happy World YWCA Day! To all our members and global sisters.
YWCA Kisumu Branch support to River Nyando flood victims
YWCA Kisumu Branch support to River Nyando flood victims
YWCA Nairobi COVID-19 community awareness and EndGBV campaign in Kosovo and Kiambio Slums, Nairobi
YWCA Nairobi COVID-19 community awareness and EndGBV campaign in Kosovo and Kiambio Slums, Nairobi
YWCA Kisumu COVID-19 community awareness and EndGBV campaign in Kisumu County
YWCA Kisumu COVID-19 community awareness and EndGBV campaign in Kisumu County
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