FEDWEN KENYA

We advocate for the rights, recognition and inclusion of Deaf women and girls in Kenya.

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

#Climateaction cannot be truly inclusive if Deaf people are excluded from the spaces where decisions are made. We experience climate change too, and our voices belong in the solutions. 🌍✊🏾

#DeafVoicesForClimateJustice #ClimateJustice #DisabilityInclusion #DeafInclusion #Fedwen

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

@Fedwen visited the Murang’a County Department of Health to discuss inclusive and #accessiblehealthcare for #Deafcommunities
Thank you for welcoming us and creating space for meaningful dialogue. We look forward to continued engagement, and action towards an inclusive healthcare

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

Every inaccessible service, meeting without sign language interpretation, or policy that overlooks persons with disabilities excludes people from opportunities they deserve.
Let's build systems that include everyone.

#InclusionMonday #FedwenKenya #DisabilityInclusion #DeafWorld

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

Systemic climate resilience is impossible without total inclusion. It's time for County Climate change units, and national policy makers to step up and intergrate Deaf women and Youths into decision-making bidies.
The champions are ready. Are you?

#InclusiveClimateActionKe

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

As climate change impacts communities in different ways, Deaf voices must be included in conversations, decisions, and solutions.

Watch our reflection on Deaf Voices for Climate Justice and the journey towards inclusive climate action.

https://t.co/HzP6qr2P0v

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

We celebrate the leadership of Hon. Umulkheir Harun, and Hon. Millie Odhiambo, and the efforts of the Deaf community, advocates, and allies who continue to champion accessibility, and equal participation.
The journey continues!

#InclusionMatters🤟 #FEDWENKenya

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

Yesterday, the National Assembly passed the Kenyan Sign Language Bill, 2023. It was a significant step towards strengthening access to education, justice, information, and public services for Deaf, Hard-of-hearing, and Deaf-blind persons!
#KSLBill #SignLanguageRights

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

Yesterday, the National Assembly passed the Kenyan Sign Language Bill, 2023. It was a significant step towards strengthening access to education, justice, information, and public services for Deaf, Hard-of-hearing, and Deaf-blind persons!
#KSLBill #SignLanguageRights

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

We officially concluded the "Deaf Voices for Climate Justice" regional trainings in Nairobi County!
We closed out our tour across Murang'a, Kajiado, and Nairobi with incredible impact
#DeafVoicesforClimateJustice

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

#LeaveNoOneBehind #ClimateJustice

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

In drought-prone regions like kajiado, access to climate warnings in Kenyan Sign Language is a human right!
We brought together Deaf women, youths,and educators alongside Kajiado Dept of Environment to advance disability-inclusive climate governance
#DeafVoicesforClimateJustice

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

In drought-prone regions like kajiado, access to climate warnings in Kenyan Sign Language is a human right!
We brought together Deaf women, youths,and educators alongside Kajiado Dept of Environment to advance disability-inclusive climate governance
#DeafVoicesforClimateJustice

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

Our Structural Advocacy Fellow recently attended the #InclusiveAfricaConference , speaking on disability inclusion with the digital employment ecosystem.His message was clear; #Inclusion isn't an afterthought, young people with disabilities must be at the table from the beginning

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

One of our Deaf Youth Advocates presented vital research on advancing #SRHR for Deaf youths and persons with severe disabilities at the #9thRHNK scientific Conference. She championed Sign language access, and exchanged cross-border ideas with delegates from different countries.

[Kenya Network of Women & Girls with Disabilities @Kwwdnetwork]

Under the Ford Foundation grant,through our member @FedwenKenya,we continue to strengthen family-teacher engagement at Rev. Muhoro Sec. School for the Deaf in Nyeri.These dialogues are building supportive networks for parents and educators to support students with disabilities📚.

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When we invest in #LanguageAccess we create opportunities, dignity, and brighter futures for Deaf children everywhere

#Deafchildren #SignLanguage #InclusionMonday #FEDWEN

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As one participant from Malawi shared; "meetings happen without interpreters, so we just sit and watch."

This reflects the daily exclusion many deaf women continue to face

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

Communication barriers remain one of the biggest challenges affecting Deaf women’s participation in leadership. Many spaces still lack:
❌️ Sign Language interpretation
❌️ Accessible information
❌️ Inclusive communication systems

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

Communication barriers remain one of the biggest challenges affecting Deaf women’s participation in leadership. Many spaces still lack:
❌️ Sign Language interpretation
❌️ Accessible information
❌️ Inclusive communication systems

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

One of the strongest findings is;
Deaf women are present in organisations, but remain underrepresented in senior leadership and decision-making positions.
#Representation doesn't always translate into influence!

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

One of the strongest findings is;
Deaf women are present in organisations, but remain underrepresented in senior leadership and decision-making positions.
#Representation doesn't always translate into influence!

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

Yesterday we launched findings from the Regional Deaf Women's Leadership Needs Assessment, bringing together Deaf women, advocates, and partners from across East and Southern Africa to reflect on the realities shaping Deaf women’s Leadership.
#DeafWomenLeadership #Inclusion

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

Yesterday we launched findings from the Regional Deaf Women's Leadership Needs Assessment, bringing together Deaf women, advocates, and partners from across East and Southern Africa to reflect on the realities shaping Deaf women’s Leadership.
#DeafWomenLeadership #Inclusion

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

We are bringing the conversation back to you.

Join us on 13 May 2026 (15:00 – 17:00 EAT) as we launch findings from the Deaf women’s leadership survey across East & Southern Africa.

💻 Zoom https://t.co/LV5KepTyqI

#DeafWomenLeadership #InclusionMatters #FEDWENKenya

[FEDWEN KENYA @FedwenKenya]

Providing quality interpreters is not about being "nice", It's about upholding human rights. No one should be left behind because the bridge of communication was too weak.
Invest in quality. Uphold Dignity. Ensure Access.
#InclusionMonday #AccessIsARight #fedwen #Inclusion