Women Action Foundation Kenya
@wafkenya.org
Women Action Foundation Kenya (WAF-Kenya) is a women‑led, non‑profit organisation enabling women living in poverty to participate fully in the economy and build sustainable, dignified livelihoods. We address a persistent strain in women’s economic empowerment: income gains do not last when unpaid care particularly childcare is ignored. Skills and capital alone are not enough when women lack time and stability. WAFKenya responds by treating care as essential economic infrastructure. We implement a care-enabled economic access model that integrates safe, affordable community childcare with market‑relevant skills development, access to income opportunities and productive capital, and structured mentorship. This enables women to apply skills consistently, protect investments, and stabilise income over time—while ensuring children are safe and supported. Our work is grounded in community realities and informed by years of grassroots engagement. Through earlier programmes in SRHR, life skills, and basic economic education, WAFKenya reached over 10,000 women and girls, generating critical insights into the structural barriers that keep women poor. These learnings shaped our evolution toward an outcome‑driven model focused on sustained income and graduation from poverty. We work with partners committed to poverty reduction and systems‑aware approaches to women’s economic participation. 🌍 Kenya 🤝 Partnerships | Gender Equity | Economic Inclusion | Childcare 🌐 www.wafkenya.org
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About Women Action Foundation Kenya
Winnie Atieno Foundation Kenya is a dynamic and purpose-driven organization that is dedicated to promoting equality and empowerment, particularly for youth, especially girls, in marginalized communities. Through their focus areas of education, gender equality and empowerment, health and wellness, and climate sustainability, they are working towards a more equitable and sustainable future. The Foundation is committed to driving positive change and building a better world for all.
They strive to create inclusive environments, break down barriers, and address systematic inequalities to ensure that individuals have equal opportunities and rights. With a specific focus on marginalized and underserved communities, they work to create positive social change and transform lives by addressing the systemic barriers and inequalities that limit individuals' participation and opportunities. Their mission is to inspire, nurture, and empower individuals, especially girls, in marginalized communities for a sustainable future by addressing the inequalities that limit their participation and expand opportunities to achieve their full potential.
Winnie Atieno Foundation Kenya believes that true equality requires addressing systemic barriers and empowering individuals to overcome them. Their comprehensive approach, called Empowerment for Equality (E4E), combines education, skills development, and empowerment initiatives to uplift individuals and communities. They provide access to quality education, promote gender equality, and expand opportunities to empower marginalized groups and break the cycle of poverty and discrimination.
By addressing the root causes of inequality and limited opportunities, the Foundation empowers individuals to realize their full potential and contribute to the development of a thriving and equal society. Their vision is a thriving society where everyone has access to equal opportunities, lives with dignity in safe and sustainable environments. Winnie Atieno Foundation Kenya is a non-profit organization that champions equality and empowerment of women, girls, and youth by reducing vulnerabilities and expanding opportunities for them to achieve their full potential
Brand industry
Business and Consumer Services
Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
2020
Company size
2-10 employees
