REFUSHE/ HESHIMA KENYA - Kenya
Quick information guide
Kenya Government’s leads by example in Gender Equality and Women Empowerment. It has established a Women Enterprise Fund
Aim:
to provide accessible and affordable credit to support women start and/or expand business for wealth and employment creation.
Loans provided by the Fund:
- Constituency women enterprise scheme
- LPO Financing
- Bill bond Financing; and
- Sacco lending
Other services:
- Capacity building
- Market support; and
- Linkages
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Contacts.
Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs.
Directorate of Youth Affairs.
P.O. Box 34303-00100.
Nairobi-Kenya.
Harambee House,
Harambee Avenue
Empowernment Programmes for Women In Kenya
Women in the Kenyan contribute significantly to the economy of the country both directly or indirectly and therefore stirring up the economy out of such a high poverty index would need measures put in place for economic empowerment of Kenyan women.
The government of Kenya has established funds and policies such as the 30% procurement allocation for all government tenders so that more women may have an entry chance in such a competitive space. Private Sector Organisations have also set up programmes to empower women.
REFUSHE/ HESHIMA KENYA
| About RefuSHE | Through their extensive work with refugee communities in East Africa, co-founders Anne Sweeney & Talyn Good saw that the most vulnerable refugees – separated and orphaned girls and young women – often fell through the gaps of protection and became invisible. Understanding the risk of exploitation and abuse facing refugee girls in Kenya and in their home countries, Anne & Talyn wanted to take action. They set out to create a one-of-a-kind community for young, refugee women to learn, grow, and become leaders in their own right. In 2008, RefuSHE was launched, then Heshima Kenya, in that vision. Anne & Talyn founded RefuSHE as an innovative solution within the global refugee crisis – an organization built on the principle that every young woman deserves opportunity. |
| List of services provided by the program | |
| Education
| The Girls’ Empowerment Project (GEP) is the alternative education program that allows participants to access education and livelihood opportunities learn about their human rights, and to cultivate leadership skills. Read more
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| GENERAL SUPPORT
| Case Management team is often the initial contact point with the young women in their programs. They provide intake needs assessments, advocacy, community integration, and resettlement support. |
| HOME VISITS & MATERIAL SUPPORT
| Case managers conduct regular home based assessments, provide rent assistance, and support to host families. This ensures the protection of their beneficiaries and reduces future displacement through home visits and monthly food baskets. They offer material support for girls transitioning from the Safe House to independent living arrangements |
| LEGAL AID
| RefuSHE offer referrals and follow-up support to Department of Refugee Affairs and UNHCR for registration and referrals for Red Cross family tracing. They also refer to legal aid clinics to support appeals, custody orders, and child protection orders. Staff accompany participants to all appointments to ensure safety and accuracy of information received. |
| MEDICAL SUPPORT
| They provide referrals, funds, and transport to access medical assistance through their network of partner clinics and hospitals. Many of the young women they serve are minors and are in need of security and translation. Their staff accompanies participants to all appointments to ensure their safety and the accuracy of diagnosis and treatment. |
| PSYCHOSOCIAL COUNSELING
| Their team conducts comprehensive mental health counseling through individual and group sessions. |
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Contacts | KENYA OPERATIONS: P.O. Box 63192-00619 Nairobi, Kenya Office Phone: (254) 731 769 094 |