Forum for African Women Educationalists – Kenya Chapter, A Member of the FAWE network of 34 chapters in 33 countries in sub-Saharan Africa
“Empowering girls and young women to acquire education for development“
What we do
FAWE Kenya supports women and girls acquire education for development at the County and National level. We implement programs that aim to empower girls and women through gender-responsive education. Our work focuses on influencing action to reduce gender disparities in access, retention, performance and completion through a range of initiatives.
Our work contributes to the attainment of Education for All(EFA) and Sustainable Development Goals – SDG3,4,5& 17
PROGRAMS
TUSEME MODEL
Tuseme is a Swahili word that means ‘Let Us Speak Out. Tuseme is an empowerment model based on theatre/arts for development techniques. Theatre/arts is used to communicate and initiate discussion on issues affecting young people and the society in general. Leadership, Civic Education, Sexual Health and Reproductive Health, corruption, STEM and Enterprenuership are some of the topics discussed in the Tuseme Clubs.
Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Problem
This program aims to enhance the quality of teaching and learning of Science, Mathematics and Technology in schools through demonstration and effective use of Information Communication Technology (ICT). FAWE Kenya seeks to raise girls interest in science subjects and even take up STEM courses in the tertiary level of Education.
Women Entrepreneurship Programs
Financial training to improve handling of finances, using models such as table banking. FAWE Kenya is supporting development of user friendly manuals for groups to use as reference for their financial practices.
OUR PARTNERS
