Vihiga Women Research and Development Organisation
Empowering Women, Transforming Lives
Dedicated to enhancing the livelihoods of women, girls, and persons living with disabilities through sustainable development programs.
ABOUT US
Our Mission
To improve the livelihoods of women, girls, youth and other vulnerable groups through education, economic empowerment, health, water and sanitation, research and innovation, environment, and climate-smart programs for improved livelihoods.
WHAT WE DO
Our Vision
To foster equitable, healthy, empowered, resilient community through innovative sustainable development initiatives.
Our Programs
We achieve our mission through a holistic approach encompassing various initiatives in the following areas:.
Economic Empowerment
Promoting economic empowerment of women and girls in Kenya through vocational skills training, entrepreneurship skills development, agri-business and access to affordable credit.
Education
Promoting quality and inclusive education among vulnerable women, girls and persons living with disability in Kenya.
Health
Promoting health and wellbeing among women, girls and persons living with disability through sexual reproductive health programs.
Water & Sanitation
Promoting access to clean water and sanitation among women, girls and persons living with disability through hygiene education, access to household water treatment technologies, improved pit latrines and access to sanitary pads.
Environment & Climate
Promoting climate-smart technologies among women, girls, and persons living with disabilities to enhance their participation in environmental conservation and climate change mitigation efforts.
Research & Innovation
Promoting evidence-based reporting and scale up of realized best practices through research and innovation.