Read more about the article Empowering Women and Protecting the Environment: The New Recada Women Group’s Charcoal Briquette Project
The New Recada Women Group molding pottery. Photo source: Lilian Mukoche

Empowering Women and Protecting the Environment: The New Recada Women Group’s Charcoal Briquette Project

In the tranquil village of Emusonga-Joyland in Kakamega County, Kenya, a revolutionary grassroots movement is quietly making a significant impact on both climate change and community empowerment. Led by the New Recada Women Group, a passionate collective of individuals, this…

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Read more about the article From Struggle to Strength: How Kenyan Harriet Afandi Empowers Women to Overcome Social Inequalities
Harriet presenting Obstetric Violence survey report findings at the Medic East Africa and MedLab East Africa Healthcare at Kenyatta International Conference Center, Nairobi. Photo Source: Harriet Afandi's Diary

From Struggle to Strength: How Kenyan Harriet Afandi Empowers Women to Overcome Social Inequalities

Harriet Afandi’s journey from childhood trauma to becoming a beacon of hope for women and youth in Kenya is a testament to resilience and determination. Raised in a community steeped in gender inequality, Harriet faced numerous challenges, including poverty, lack…

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Read more about the article For many schoolgirls with disabilities, rags are alternatives to pads
An image illustrating teenager with disability.

For many schoolgirls with disabilities, rags are alternatives to pads

Ahead of her 5-day menstrual flow, Precious Ejiofor*, a student with autism spectrum with flexion of the wrist, struggles to fold clothes into reasonable sizes for her menstrual flow as she cannot afford to purchase sanitary pads. While attaching a…

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