We are an indigenous women-led network of indigenous women advancing women and girls rights among indigenous communities, for decade we have been on frontline advocating inclusiveness and effective participation of indigenous women and girls in decision making processes at all levels. The organization strengthens the capacity of women and girls to influence policies, increase voices and leadership.
It is also the convenor of Indigenous Women Council (IWC), a national Network of Indigenous women with more than 120 women led institutions, networks and individual Activist that influence voice and leadership of indigenous women; policy and advocacy; and capacity building of indigenous women for shared prosperity and growth. The objective of the network is to promote common grounds with shared goals between women's and girls networks at grassroots level and other social movements so that women and girls can act as watchdogs in their respective communities as well as advocating for the rights of women and girls in their society.
Silvana Lesuuda, an Indigenous youth from Samburu County, is a leading voice for gender equality and youth empowerment. As founder of Network for Empowering Samburu Transformation (NEST), she champions young women's rights and challenges patriarchal norms that silence young Indigenous women.
From a deeply patriarchal society in Marsabit County, Nuria rose to become a fearless leader advocating for women's rights. Her bold leadership in challenging harmful practices like FGM and her ability to navigate both governmental and non-governmental spaces has made her a beacon of hope.
Florence is a proud Indigenous woman with disability from the Samburu community. Her journey from exclusion to leadership exemplifies the transformative power of our movement. She now serves as Executive Director of Kimunyak Differently Abled Initiative (KDAI).
Known as "Mama Vincent" and "Ambassador of Change," Salante is a 65-year-old grassroots leader from Narasha village. For nearly a decade, she has championed women's rights in land ownership and challenged harmful cultural practices while empowering over 300 indigenous women.
"We are the daughters of the earth - rooted, resilient, and rising. Our bodies are not battlegrounds; they are vessels of creation. Our land is not for sale; it is the memory of our people. Our voice is not weak; it is thunder calling the world to listen." -Jane Meriwas, Executive Director, Samburu Women Trust (SWT) and Convener - Indigenous Women Council (IWC)
The dedicated team driving our mission forward
Women Strategy’s, Partnership and Resource Mobilization
Head of Programs
Finance and Grant Manager
Finance Assistant Officer
Finance Assistant
Office Administrator & Program Coordinator
Programs Officer
Project Officer
Program Lead, Climate Action and Governance
Program Lead, Climate Action and Governance
ICT expert and Communication officer
Communications and Digital Advocacy Officer
Logistics Officer
Driver and Logistics Officer