Womankind Kenya

Founded in 1989, Womankind Kenya is a non-governmental organisation based in Garissa, Kenya working on gender equality, children & youth, democracy & civil society +5 more.

Womankind Kenya (WOKIKE) is a women's rights and community development organisation based in Garissa, Kenya, working in Kenya's ASAL and marginalised regions. Established as a women's welfare group in 1989 and registered as an NGO in 1995, it promotes gender equality, child protection, climate resilience, peacebuilding, inclusive governance and humanitarian response. Its work is organised around five focus areas: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion; Democracy and Just Governance; Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution; Child Protection, Inclusion and Education; and Climate Change Resilience, Livelihood and Health. Activities include grassroots campaigns on gender-based violence, including FGM, community mobilisation and advocacy, and community-led health and protection initiatives, often working with local structures such as Nyumba Kumi. It works with communities, government, civil society and development partners, and invites volunteers and partners to support its work.