Our Programmes

What We Do

Four interconnected programme areas addressing the most pressing needs of our community in Homabay County.

WASH GBV Response Women's Empowerment Youth Empowerment
Programme 1 of 4

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Our WASH programme addresses one of the most fundamental needs in our community — access to safe water and adequate sanitation. We work with local leaders, schools, and households to build infrastructure and promote behaviours that prevent disease and protect dignity.

Key Activities

  • Construction and rehabilitation of community water points
  • Household latrine building and promotion
  • Handwashing facilities in schools and public spaces
  • Hygiene education campaigns and community outreach
  • Menstrual hygiene management support for women and girls
Who benefits: Households lacking reliable water access, school children, women and girls
Sanitation project signage installation WASH
Programme 2 of 4

Gender-Based Violence Response

GBV remains a significant challenge in our community. Our response programme is built on principles of safety, confidentiality, and respect for survivors. We focus on connecting individuals to the help they need while working to change the social norms that perpetuate violence.

Key Activities

  • Survivor support and psychosocial counselling referrals
  • Safe housing and legal aid referrals through partner networks
  • Community awareness and prevention campaigns
  • Training for community volunteers on GBV response protocols
  • Advocacy for women's rights and gender equity
Who benefits: Survivors of gender-based violence, women and girls at risk, community leaders
All GBV-related services are delivered with strict confidentiality. We do not publish identifying details of survivors. Any testimonials are shared only with explicit, informed consent and are anonymised.
Community consultation for inclusive programming GBV Response
Programme 3 of 4

Women's Economic Empowerment

When women thrive, communities thrive. Our economic empowerment programme gives women the knowledge, resources, and networks they need to start and grow businesses, save money, and support their households.

Key Activities

  • Savings and table-banking groups (chamas)
  • Business skills and financial literacy training
  • Access to micro-capital and seed funding
  • Market linkages and value-chain support
  • Mentorship and peer-learning networks
Who benefits: Women entrepreneurs, mothers supporting households, women's savings group members
Community gathering at well commissioning Women's Empowerment
Programme 4 of 4

Youth Economic Empowerment

Youth are the future of Homabay. Our programme helps young people build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to earn a living, create jobs, and contribute meaningfully to their community.

Key Activities

  • Vocational and technical skills training
  • Entrepreneurship and startup support
  • Digital and ICT literacy programmes
  • Career mentorship and life-skills coaching
  • Job placement and apprenticeship linkages
Who benefits: Unemployed and out-of-school youth, young entrepreneurs, young women seeking skills
School engagement event with youth Youth Empowerment

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