Girls' Leadership Participation and Training
Economic Empowerment of Girls and Women
Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights
Sustainable Livelihoods
Gender Sensitization
Welcome to Rural Women Action on Street Health (RWASH), a Women-Led and Youth Serving Community Based Organization in the Western part of Kenya. We are dedicated to promoting and protecting the Sexual Reproductive Health, social, economic, political, and gender equality of rural and peri-urban women, girls, youths, and children."
OUR HISTORY
RWASH began its activities in January 2021 and was officially registered in January 2022 as a community-based organization (CBO) with the Department of Social Development Office of Kakamega County. Our journey started with a commitment to promote and protect the Sexual Reproductive Health, socioeconomic, and gender equality of rural women and Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYWs) who are survivors of violence in rural and peri-urban areas of the Western Kenya region."
01GENDER SENSITIZATION
Under this thematic area, RWASH focuses on addressing issues like sexual harassment, Online Gender-Based violence (Cyber Bullying), mental health-related violence on rural women, early marriage, teenage pregnancies, and girls dropping out of school.
02HIV/AIDS and ASRHR
HIV/AIDS and Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights RWASH advocates for rights-based and feminist-focused approaches to address sexual and reproductive health and rights, especially for rural women and adolescent girls.
03MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
RWASH is committed to raising awareness about mental health issues in rural communities and conducting research to better understand and address mental health challenges. We provide education and resources to support mental well-being.
04Economic Empowerment of Girls and Women
RWASH equips and supports rural women and girls with skills in micro-enterprise development and entrepreneurship to create wealth and sustainable livelihoods".
05Girls' Leadership Participation and Training
RWASH offers leadership training and opportunities to rural girls, enabling them to participate in decision-making processes affecting their health and livelihoods. We empower them to demand accountability from state institutions.".
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Innovations and Strategies
Our theory of changeIn rural areas of Kenya, numerous girls aged 13 to 19 discontinue their education annually due to teenage pregnancy. According to findings from the Kenya Demographic Survey, approximately 20% of adolescent girls in Western Kenya have become mothers. Additionally, many of these young girls miss school for 3-5 days each month because they lack access to sanitary towels, further compounding the challenge. This situation is aggravated by a lack of information about reproductive health and rights.
Economic Empowerment of Girls and Women
Our success storyRWASH has positively impacted the health and well-being of 624 rural women, girls, children, and minorities through its programs.
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