Empowering Pastoralist Women
Through Advocacy, Inclusion, and
Sustainable Development

Pastoralist Women Agency for Sustainable Development (PAWA) is committed to uplifting pastoralist women and girls in Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, and throughout Kenya. Through targeted programs in education, peacebuilding, and sustainable development, we help communities overcome challenges and achieve lasting progress. Partner with us to make a difference and create a brighter, more inclusive future.

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About Us

Established in 2022, PAWA is deeply committed to advancing women, peace, and security in Northern Kenya's frontier counties. From a grassroots beginning as a Community Based Organization, we've grown into a regional NGO empowering vulnerable communities through targeted programs and advocacy efforts. We believe in the power of women to drive positive change and build more resilient, equitable societies.
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Our Programs

Health, Nutrition, and WASH

PAWA enhances community health and well-being by improving access to integrated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) interventions and free health care services in urban and rural areas. Core activities include health education trainings, free medical camps, WASH facilities in schools and hospitals, rehabilitation of dysfunctional water sources, management of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), and training of healthcare providers and pregnant/lactating women.

Livelihood, Food Security, and Agriculture

PAWA strives for equitable access to nutritious and sufficient food year-round through sustainable agricultural practices, resilient food systems, and enhanced livelihoods. The program includes unconditional cash transfers and general food distribution, vocational and business entrepreneurship trainings for youth, and training farmers in modern and climate-smart farming techniques, provision of farm implements and inputs.

Peace Building, Reconciliation, and Advocacy

PAWA creates resilient, inclusive communities empowered to address conflict, promote reconciliation, and advocate for sustainable peace. Core activities include facilitating regular dialogue sessions and mediation workshops, training programs for local leaders and civil society organizations, developing and implementing advocacy campaigns, establishing a monitoring and evaluation framework, and supporting cultural and arts initiatives.

Emergency Response

PAWA provides timely and effective humanitarian response and protection during disasters and emergencies in order to safeguard vulnerable populations. Core activities include rapid needs assessments, distribution of emergency shelter materials, provision of clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene kits, delivery of emergency food supplies, implementation of cash assistance and voucher programs, provision of livelihood support, and access to essential healthcare services.

Education

PAWA enhances education opportunities for women and girls, empowering them with knowledge, skills, and resources to achieve socio-economic equality and contribute actively to community development. Core activities include establishing and supporting schools and educational facilities in underserved areas and providing scholarships, grants, and financial assistance for girls.