
Kenya Network of Women & Girls with Disabilities
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A loose network of organizations and individual experts working in Kenya on the rights of women and girls with disabilities.
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"Women & girls with disabilities in Africa face a higher risk of #SGBV. In emergencies, their vulnerability increases—limited mobility, inaccessible shelters, & exclusion from protection services make them easy targets." Mildred Omino, Kenya Network of Women & Girls with Disabilities #SRHRDialogues



Update. As members of the Coalition for Sustainable Development we were honoured to join other Forum members/organisations working on #SDG5 and #SDG10 to share learnings as well as interact with other Forum members. We were re-presented by our members JNdenga and Josephine Kakoma. Onwards!


With support from Womankind Worldwide through #HerVoiceFund,we are happy to host Ameesah for an insightful session on “Exploring Psychosocial Support for Women with Disabilities” during #IWD2025.We are excited to collaborate with Nivishe Foundation on this session. #InternationalWomensDay025


Join us in celebrating our member, Josephine Kakoma, as she shares her journey of owning a salon in Nairobi and creating income and job opportunities for others. Watch the full story here: Kazi ni kazi : Msusi Mlemavu youtu.be/Mh8E_tEpK9Y?si… via KBC Channel 1 News


In this interview aired on KBC Channel 1 News, our member Liz Ombati 💜 shared her experiences as a #PFPAlumni, her advocacy work as a disability activist, her thoughts on leadership and women with disabilities. Please follow the link to watch the interview youtu.be/3qie2ZmcqYI?si…


CREA invites you to the Women Gaining Ground Virtual Parallel Event at NGO CSW69/Beijing+30 Forum! 📅 Date: Thursday, March 20 📷 Time: 6:30–8:30 AM EST | 1:30–2:30 PM EAT | 4:00–6:00 PM IST 📷 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Akili Dada IWRAW Asia Pacific #ThinkCREA #WGG #CSW69


Through our engagement in the #WomenGainingGround consortium, and working with CREA, we actively took part in #CSW69 #Beijing30 conversations. Member Grace Athe WCC attended sessions in #NewYork. Member Millie Omino moderated a webinar attended by our members.


Yesterday, we participated in the ENZI Disability Sunday event, thanks to Nairobi Chapel Ngong Road for the invitation. It was a great opportunity for awareness and advocacy, with some of our members and champions having the chance to showcase products from their businesses.



Exciting! @FEDWENKenya,a Network member,last weekend launched activities in County Government of Nyeri under Ford Foundation grant that seeks to nurture #leadership skills of young girls and boys with #disabilities in institutions of learning. Read more on this link: advocacynetwork.blogspot.com/2025/04/nurtur…




For the first time,with support from UAF-Africa Fund,we organized an in person wellness workshop Therapist Maryanne and several virtual sessions for our members between Feb-April 2025.These has strengthened connection in the network building trust and a sense of community #wellness



We're so happy to have joined the Goal meeting and overall being part of the Coalition for Sustainable Development membership.

Congratulations to ICCASA Africa on the successful launch of their 5-Year Strategic Plan! The Network is proud to stand alongside you in celebrating this important milestone🥳

TAX EXEMPTION VETTING DATES AND VENUES IN VARIOUS COUNTIES. ncpwds, in collaboration with the Kenya Revenue Authority and the Ministry of Health, will be carrying out tax exemption vetting exercises in as tabulated below, commencing 9th June 2025.
