Forum for Women in Development

A women and girl focused nonprofit organisation aiming to eliminate violence against women. We provide education, psychological, business & counseling support.

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The #CheckmateViolence Campaign continues to take the #GBVF conversation to the heart of the community where tough, meaningful and honest conversations can be had. Here's an image recap of the Draught Competition held on Saturday 8th June at Ongata Rongai.

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LIBAC joined the Kajiado North First Line GBV Responders meeting organized by @Foddaj

Key discussions focused on GBV basics, referral pathways, collaboration among responders, and self-care for frontline workers.

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Our Chair and Director posing with CS for Gender Hannah Chelimo and Kenya Deligation to the CSW70 2026.

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CSW70 (2026) | UN Women – Headquarters

This year we are at 'The 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70)" held at UN Headquarters in New York from March 9–19, 2026, focusing on strengthening access to justice, eliminating discriminatory laws, and addressing

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technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), gendered misinformation and disinformation, technology and war, and cross-issue feminist solidarity building.
Women are Equal to the task!

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With generous support from @CCGD_KE the Jasiri life skills program, a landmark initiative is transforming lives for refugee, displaced and host-community women and girls by improving social skills and decision-making for highly at-risk girls to boost mental health, safety,

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We are more committed than ever to achieving our shared goals and look forward to continuing this vital work together.

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We were deeply honored to host our donor, @CDPhilanthropy represented by @Ruwani Dharmakirthi and @Tracy O'Heir at our office and at a field visit last week.

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We are identifying gender-specific risks and providing survivor-centered support, including safe spaces, psycho-social support, and referrals, particularly when other structures fail.

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At FODDAJ, we believe lasting change happens when women are empowered and men are engaged.

Through community education, advocacy, and dialogue, we work to create balance, justice, and equality for all.

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and survivor-centered care to foster sustainable change, and serving as a model for transforming social norms and achieving true gender justice.
Focusing on Systemic Change & Rights:
#GbvPolicy
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen
#16DaysOfActivism
#EndGBV

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On 10th December 2025, Kajiado County launched its “Kajiado County Gender Based Violence Response and Prevention Policy 2025”.

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The policy speaks on enhancing coordinated governance embedded on securing the human rights of women, girls, boys, men and children including community empowerment into a holistic framework, leveraging local innovation like Publicly funded Safe-Houses, GBV Help-lines