Gender Equality & Inclusivity
SSF-K support action for men and people of all genders to join forces with women in creating a bold, united movement for gender equality. The men supporting women are not mere bystanders—they actively collaborate with women and each other to build thriving businesses, nurture families, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
We supports a holistic approach to gender empowerment, inclusive of all genders, recognizes that achieving true equality requires addressing the unique challenges and opportunities experienced by people of all genders—women, men, and gender-diverse individuals. This comprehensive approach focuses on fostering collaboration, understanding, and equity in social, economic, and political spheres, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Our Core Principles of a Holistic Gender Empowerment Approach.
Intersectionality- Acknowledge and address the diverse experiences of individuals shaped by overlapping factors such as gender, age, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic status, and sexual orientation.
Inclusive Policies and Programs – Develop gender-responsive policies that cater to the specific needs of all genders, with a focus on eliminating systemic barriers and promoting equal opportunities.
Gender Sensitization – Educate communities about gender norms, stereotypes, and their impacts, encouraging dialogue that fosters understanding and mutual respect among all genders.
Shared Responsibility- Engage men and boys as allies in gender equality, emphasizing their role in challenging harmful norms, supporting equity initiatives, and advocating for structural change.
Economic Empowerment– Promote access to resources, skills training, and opportunities for financial independence for all genders, while addressing economic disparities that hinder inclusivity.
Education for All – Ensure access to quality education, with curricula that include gender studies and emphasize equality, inclusion, and mutual respect.
Addressing Gender-Based Violence- Implement strategies to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV) affecting all genders, including survivors of domestic violence, workplace harassment, and cultural discrimination.
Mental Health and Well-being- Provide safe spaces and counselling services for individuals affected by gender-related discrimination, ensuring holistic support for their mental and emotional well-being.
Community-Led Solutions- Empower local communities to lead initiatives that address gender disparities, fostering sustainable change through grassroots participation.
What we have Done to Promote Gender Issues
Distribution of Sanitary Pads to School Girls.
Managing menstruation can pose significant challenges for girls, particularly in low-income settings. To address this, we distribute sanitary pads to girls in primary and secondary schools, reducing school absenteeism and promoting menstrual hygiene management, thus enhancing academic performance.
We understand the Importance of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Advocacy and Training for Young Girls. Advocacy and training equip young girls with essential information about their bodies, reproductive health, and rights, enabling informed decisions about their well-being. Education on SRHR helps combat myths, stigmas, and harmful practices such as early marriages, female genital mutilation, and sexual exploitation.
Mentorship and Safe Spaces.
We provide mentorship programs to help girls discover their rights and leadership capabilities, fostering confidence and advocacy skills. Safe spaces serve as hubs for girls and women to connect, learn about sexual and reproductive health, access resources and receive mentorship in a supportive environment.
Distribution of Sanitary Pads to School Girls.
Managing menstruation can pose significant challenges for girls, particularly in low-income settings. To address this, we distribute sanitary pads to girls in primary and secondary schools, reducing school absenteeism and promoting menstrual hygiene management, thus enhancing academic performance.
We understand the Importance of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Advocacy and Training for Young Girls. Advocacy and training equip young girls with essential information about their bodies, reproductive health, and rights, enabling informed decisions about their well-being. Education on SRHR helps combat myths, stigmas, and harmful practices such as early marriages, female genital mutilation, and sexual exploitation.
Mentorship and Safe Spaces.
We provide mentorship programs to help girls discover their rights and leadership capabilities, fostering confidence and advocacy skills. Safe spaces serve as hubs for girls and women to connect, learn about sexual and reproductive health, access resources and receive mentorship in a supportive environment.
Economic and Social Empowerment:
We recognize the pivotal role that women play in society, holding the key to its growth and development. However, women often face pervasive challenges such as poverty, disenfranchisement and violence, compounded by systemic barriers that hinder their economic and social progress. These obstacles, experienced from a young age, can limit their participation and decision making opportunities later in life.
Therefore, we empower women socio-economically in the marginalized rural areas. We offer training in numeracy, business and vocational skills to women, establishing women-led savings groups and businesses and providing education on rights, decision-making and health. Engaging male leaders and community members on women’s economic and social rights further promotes gender equality and participation.
We understand the issues of access to clean water in arid and semi arid areas such as Narok and Kajiado. As a way of mitigating this challenge of lack of access to clean water, we provide househols with a new low tech water filter pots that separate dirt with clean water. This provide families with clean water reducing waterborne diseases and infections.
Economic and Social Empowerment:
We recognize the pivotal role that women play in society, holding the key to its growth and development. However, women often face pervasive challenges such as poverty, disenfranchisement and violence, compounded by systemic barriers that hinder their economic and social progress. These obstacles, experienced from a young age, can limit their participation and decision making opportunities later in life.
Therefore, we empower women socio-economically in the marginalized rural areas. We offer training in numeracy, business and vocational skills to women, establishing women-led savings groups and businesses and providing education on rights, decision-making and health. Engaging male leaders and community members on women’s economic and social rights further promotes gender equality and participation.
We understand the issues of access to clean water in arid and semi arid areas such as Narok and Kajiado. As a way of mitigating this challenge of lack of access to clean water, we provide househols with a new low tech water filter pots that separate dirt with clean water. This provide families with clean water reducing waterborne diseases and infections.