The women and girls who took part in the #WomenAreWatching portrait series in Kenya are all engaged in advocacy work in their communities, supported by WRA Kenya.
Girls’ and women’s self-articulated needs are the bedrock of all advocacy that shapes policies, programming approaches and strategies to improve girls’ and women’s voice, agency, leadership, and representative participation in decision-making processes in public, private and civic spheres.
WRA Kenya provides members with the right tools, trainings, and a nationally and globally connected action networks for change to broaden the reach of their efforts and realize lasting change.
Artist: Nikita Abuya @kitxart
Stella Nasimiyu, 33, Bungoma
Petronila Nafula, 32, Bungoma
Pauline Mukhaweso, 26, Bungoma
Mary Khayesi, 42, Bungoma
Linda Wanyonyi, 20, Bungoma
Caroline Wafula, 28, Bungoma
Rehema Dida, 39, Isiolo
Rebecca Nakupel, Isiolo
Maria Goreti, 24, Isiolo
Mirriam Hassan, 24, Isiolo
Dhahabu Dida, 27, Isiolo
Rahma Guyo, 32, Isiolo
Hadija Hassan, Isiolo
Amina Galgalo, Isiolo
Josephine Ekipel, 38, Kajiado
Naomi Kores, Kajiado
Eunice Mayisu, Kajiado
Vivian Silita, 22, Kajiado
Betty Sakaya, Kajiado