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Twende Pamoja are recruiting in Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County!
Our partner organisation, Twende Pamoja, are recruiting a local Managing Director in Ndhiwa, Home Bay County, Kenya to lead the organisation during an exciting period of growth and transformation. Do you want to work with a grassroots, dynamic NGO dedicated to educating girls, empowering women, and transforming communities in Ndhiwa, Western Kenya? This leadership position will provide intensive support to the development of Twende Pamoja and their team during their next period of growth. The Managing Director will be responsible for the continued delivery of their vision, mission, and strategic goals, ensuring all programs of activities remain in line with…
Read moreInternational Day of the Girl: My Voice, Our Equal Future
The fight for women and girls’ rights has progressed rapidly in the past 25 years, spearheaded by the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: a motion which focused on 12 critical aspects to further the acknowledgment and advancement of such rights. Since then, gender equality has seen a worldwide improvement, with the implementation of new laws protecting women, greater representation of women in the workplace and developments in education, to name but a few. The International Day of the Girl, held annually on 11th October, aims to empower and fulfil girls’ human rights on a global scale, alongside illustrating…
Read moreImproved Food Security in Lockdown
Many women in Ndhiwa rely on agriculture as their primary source of income. The closure of food markets means that agriculture businesses in the community are struggling, leaving vulnerable families with no staple earnings or food. With the additional impact of severe flooding in the area, crops have not done well and families have little if nothing to sell. Many are struggling to provide one single meal for their family each day. Our urgent response team on the ground have been distributing supplies to support those who need it. 450 families have been provided with basic food supplies to address…
Read moreEducation for Girls in Lockdown
Similar to most government measures across the world, schools in Ndhiwa have closed in response to COVID-19. Whilst school closures are necessary to control the spread of the virus, this measure has exacerbated existing gender inequalities in education. In Ndhiwa, girls are more likely to be given the responsibilities of chores and childcare when at home, and their learning is not seen as a priority. This can lead to them never returning to school at all. The programs we run through our partner schools, including our ‘Girls Support Groups’ and ‘Brighter Futures’, have had to be put on hold. However,…
Read moreProtecting Girls in Lockdown
One of the main global responses to COVID-19 has been to close schools, and Ndhiwa has been no exception. When schools are closed, our girls are at home. Home is not always a safe space as there is an increased likelihood of child abuse and neglect. Girls are likely to be exposed to violence, and left without access to food. There have been increasing incidences of child labour, sexual violence, physical assault, neglect, and malnutrition. These cases are becoming more difficult to handle and prevent now schools are closed. One of our protection initiatives is a Safe Space Program at…
Read moreStronger Together – Our response to Covid-19
Firstly, on behalf of everyone at Team Kenya and the Staff and Board in Ndhiwa, Kenya, we hope that you and your loved ones are safe and staying healthy. Our thoughts are with those who are especially vulnerable and whose livelihoods have been impacted. There’s no denying that this is an extremely worrying and challenging time for everyone worldwide. This is especially true for the girls and women we already work with in Ndhiwa, as well as our Kenyan staff and volunteers. ‘No one is safe until everyone is safe’: UN aid Chief on Coronavirus People in Ndhiwa are scared….
Read moreWin Lucy Bronze’s Signed Boots!
As you may have seen Team Kenya ambassador, Lucy Bronze recently won the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year! This is another incredible accolade to add to her extensive trophy collection! To celebrate, Lucy has generously donated a pair of signed boots to Team Kenya. From noon on Wednesday 9th October to noon on Friday 11th October 2019, you will have the opportunity to win those boots! To enter the competition, all you need to do is text the word BOOTS to 70085. Entries cost standard message rate, plus an optional £5 donation. This competition is only open…
Read moreRunning the Great North Run for Team Kenya!
We were delighted to have a group of runners take on the Great North Run for Team Kenya! As North East-based charity, we know how important the Great North Run is for the region and we’re always so proud to have people take part in this beloved event to raise funds for Team Kenya. One of our fantastic runners, Clare Talbot-Jones, has written a fantastic blog explaining why she chose to take part in the Great North Run, why she wanted to support Team Kenya and the impact that the event had on her. Last year my whole mindset was…
Read moreLucy Bronze Shirt Auction
Team Kenya Ambassador, Lucy Bronze, is one of the biggest names in Women’s Football. Having previously played for Sunderland, Everton, Liverpool and Manchester City, she currently plays as a right-back for French club Olympique Lyonnais and the English national team. As a Team Kenya ambassador and loyal supporter, Lucy has donated one of her World Cup shirts to raise funds towards our work to enable girls and women in rural Kenya can create their own bright futures. For Team Kenya, football is particularly symbolic in its ability to empower young girls. With more than 6 in 10 girls experiencing violent or sexual…
Read moreBecome a Trustee
We are seeking to add to our current board of seven trustees. The trustee will join Team Kenya at an exciting time of growth and help to shape the charity’s development going forward. Find out more
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