Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development

Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development is a NGO that advocates for policy and gender equality.
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[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

How many more women, girls, and young people must lose their lives before serious action is taken?
Today, we walk for every woman whose life was stolen too soon.
We walk for justice.
We walk because enough is enough.
Mombasa stands against femicide
No more silence.
#EndFemicide

[Atito @helidah_akoth]

Today we walk for every woman whose life was stolen too soon.
We walk for justice.
We walk for safety.
We walk because enough is enough.
Mombasa stands against femicide. ✊🏾🕯️
#EndFemicideMsa #Mombasa #StopKillingWomen #EndGBV
@_James041
@Maskani254 @Shamir_Activist

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

You are carrying something heavy, and that takes strength.
Some days come in waves, and it’s okay if today is one of those days. But please, keep going.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, check in on your people especially the quiet ones.

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #EndGBV

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

Happy Labour Day!
As we continue to champion policies that protect dignity, promote equality, and expand opportunity for all, we take this moment to recognize every job, every effort, and every contribution that pushes our society toward a better future.
#LabourDay #DignityInWork

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

Our Board members speak:
From the bold beginnings of the 1990s to today. We spotlighted our board as they share lessons from shaping gender and leadership spaces where none existed. Decades on, progress is clear but the work continues.
Full Story: https://t.co/jSF7i1wgvA

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

We will never sleep on this:
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations in our communities today.
We firmly stand against all forms of GBV including technology-facilitated gender based violence
Reach out to report any case of violence

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

Our Quarter 1 newsletter is out now! 🎉
Take a moment to explore into our inspiring stories, key highlights, and impactful work from our recent engagements.
📥Read it here: https://t.co/Ks76qg3TTp

@CCGD_KE #Newsletter #DrivingImpact

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

Happy International Women`s Day!
#IWD2026

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

Goodnews!
We have submitted a Policy Brief on strengthening women’s leadership and participation in Mombasa County’s Blue Economy governance to Ibrahim Mutwafy the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Blue Economy, Agriculture and Livestock in Mombasa County.

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

There is no culture or tradition that justifies harming women & girls
We recently marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM in Samburu County with the belief that Towards 2030: there is No End to Female Genital Mutilation Without Sustained Commitment and Investment

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

We conducted a validation workshop in Tana River following our study on how GBV affects women’s access to livestock insurance. Government Repre, community leaders, and CSOs, stakeholders endorsed the findings and emphasized on GBV awareness and sensitization to improve uptake.

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

Are you a survivor of Gender-Based Violence and need legal support?
Join our FREE Legal Aid Clinic Samburu County to:
✅Access free legal support
✅ Get knowledge of rights and legal options
✅ Get Support toward justice and healing
Free GBV Helpline-HAK1195
Your voice matters

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

To strengthen access to survivor-centred GBV services by working with GBV Recovery Centres,we recently conducted a due diligence visit to Samburu County Referral Hospital to explore collaboration on coordinated and improved survivor access to GBV response services.
#EndGBV

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

Strengthening women’s leadership is key to advancing gender-responsive blue economy. We convened women fisherfolk dialogue with representatives from 16 BMUs in Mombasa County, highlighting fish-for-sex practices driven by unequal power relations and male-dominated leadership.

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

Shelters are vital for GBV survivors, offering safety and access to counseling, medical, and legal support. CCGD Kenya visited Beacon of Change Initiative Shelter in Mandera for due diligence to understand the shelter’s operations and how it supports survivors of GBV in the area

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

Dear Friends & Partners,
Happy New Year!
We are delighted to share that we are back energized, stronger, and excited to step into 2026 with renewed purpose. As we begin the year, we look forward to a season of growth and impact.
#HappyNewYear #WeAreBack #AdvancingGenderEquality

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

Join us tonight at 7 PM for an X Space hosted by Nation Media Group on Safeguarding Women in a Digital Age.
As part of #16DaysOfActivism, Our panelist will unpack challenges, justice pathways, and digital rights for women.
Join us: https://t.co/XlBWPApPaL
Hosted by @NationAfrica

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

Are you aware of the most common forms of Technology Facilitated GBV affecting women & girls?
Our study conducted in 2023 targeting students in selected Tertiary institutions within Nairobi through support from @UNFPAKen reveals the common forms as illustrated
#16DaysOfActivism

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

At Mukuru kwa Reuben, we stood with over 100 domestic care workers to confront digital GBV harassment, surveillance, blackmail & online shaming.
We created space for learning, solidarity & digital rights awareness.
Every woman deserves safety online. #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV

[Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development @CCGD_KE]

A powerful start to the 16 Days of Activism in Mombasa! We marched in unity to champion this year’s theme: Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls. we strongly commit to safer digital spaces and an end to all forms of Gender Based Violence.
#StopDigitalViolence