🌟 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑫𝒂𝒚 2024! ✨ We celebrate the boundless energy, creativity, & leadership of the youth who are shaping our country🇰🇪 & world🌍with their innovative spirit. Your voice is powerful. Your impact is real. #LeadInnovateRiseUp | #YouthDay2024

To celebrate #YouthDay2024, #YWCAKisii branch visited the youth of Ogembo District (SDA), urging them to use their mobile phones as tools to #EndSGBV📱💪 They also led a dialogue on positive masculinity, emphasizing the importance of healthier, more positive relationships #YW4A

⌛️COUNTDOWN to the #YW4A X Space at 7:00PM EAT⏰today! 🔗👉: x.com/i/spaces/1ypKd… 🗣️Tell a friend to tell a friend. We can't wait to host everyone as we celebrate the significant contributions of young people. #YouthDay2024 #EndSGBV

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🚨 Applications are open! 🚨 The NGO CSW/NY Global Youth Fellows 2024-2025 program is looking for young leaders passionate about gender equality! 🌍 🗓️ Apply by September 9, 2024 💰 $1,000 award, global networking, and more! 🔗 shorturl.at/uHwW8 #YouthLeadership#Advocacy

Did you know over 230 million girls & women worldwide have undergone #FGM? Join us on #ThursdaysinBlack to stand against #FGM, a harmful practice affecting millions of girls worldwide. 📺 Watch Afia's story & see how she’s working to end this violation! cutt.ly/GevDjuFL

The Ward Climate Change Planning Committee (WCCPC) – Kisumu Central Sub-County, convened today at #YWCAKisumu branch to draft a petition advocating for the inclusive implementation of the Kisumu County Climate Change Act of 2020. ~ SusWatch Kenya #Inclusion4ClimateJustice

#LCOYKE2024 in partnership with ALIN, Oxfam in Kenya, VSO, The 50 Percent & YWCA Kenya iw hosting the 4th Pre-LCOY for Kilifi County Youth from 19-21 August to empower young climate leaders with a deep understanding of the global climate policy & climate finance architecture.

"It is inspiring to see the youth from Kilifi sharing their insights on building climate resilience in their communities. The key insights gathered from this workshop will be invaluable as we accelerate efforts towards locally-led adaptation." - James Nguo, ALIN Regional Director

Does your organisation work with young people and want to improve your engagement so that you are really hearing them–and not just listening? 👀 Then our feminist consultation methodology is for you! worldywca.org/wp-content/upl…

#YW4AStories of Leadership: Azenath Okemwa is proof that a girl from a village in Kenya can turn dreams into reality. As a Project Officer at CECOME, she’s leading change in gender equality and GBV advocacy, coordinating 380+ young women. #YW4A Read more: yw4a.org/yw4a-stories-o…

📢 Are you attending the SVRI 2024 Forum? Don’t miss the chance to shape SGBV research and advocacy! Join us on Wednesday, 23 Oct, at 7 AM for a participant-driven event with World YWCA, showcasing the Young Women’s Feminist Consultation Methodology. 🔗cutt.ly/Keb7zH4V

#YWCAKenya is proud to have partnered with ~ ALIN & VSO Kenya to support the transformative 3-day pre #LCOYKE2024 workshop for youth in Kilifi County focusing on climate adaptation & finance. ✨ #Inclusion4ClimateJustice #ClimateAction

𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 to Kenya’s 🇰🇪 FIRST female Attorney-General! 🎉 🌟Dorcas Agik Oduor is a distinguished jurist, a Senior Counsel who’s earned her accolades in litigation, draughtsmen & legal advisories. She is a powerful inspiration for young women & girls.

🌟Highlight of the Week🌟 Launch of the USAID Elevate Voice Yake & USAID Sauti yako, Amani yako programs, graced by USAID Kenya Mission Director David Gosney & county leaders. #USAIDElevateVoiceYake aims to combat SGBV by amplifying the voices of adolescent girls & women in 🇰🇪

🌍The World Is Not on Track to Achieve Gender Equality by 2030! ⏳300 years to end child marriage ⏳286 years to close legal gaps ⏳ 140 years for equal leadership at work 💍1 in 5 young women marry before 18 We need to get back on track & accelerate progress for #genderequality!

📢 #Savethedate for this year's YMCA-YWCA World #WeekofPrayer! 📅 Mark your calendars for 10-16 November as we unite in faith & reflection. Join us under the theme "Moving with Faith through the Elements"🌊 🌍 🔥 🌬 . ➡ Stay tuned for updates and the upcoming booklet!🌟

🚨 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! Join us tomorrow for a webinar on the road to #COP29 as we review the key takeaways from #COP28 and explore how youth, women, and marginalized communities are pivotal in steering climate action. Register now!👉🔗 bit.ly/4d0xrew

Hey there 👋🏿😅! We're so excited about how far we've come with #LCOYKE2024 🎉👏🏿. Thanks to the unwavering support and trust form our partnrrs we've been able to host 5 amazing Pre-LCOYs in four different counties: Nairobi, Kilifi, Kajiado and Nakuru counties. #LCOYKE2024 🧵 ⅓

Just concluded a 2-day FEMspace reflection meeting with WROs #YWCAKisii & Cecome 📸, bringing together #YW4A young women, partners, YWCA leaders, gov't officials, & CSOs to review FEMspace activities - #YW4A is pushing for a Gender Policy to address SGBV in the county✨