Psalms 46:4-5 (KJV)
“There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God,
the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved:
God shall help her, and that right early.”
God bless and heal our Land🇰🇪🇰🇪🙏🏾
Women are the experts of their lives and are best suited to voice their own experiences. And when they speak, we must listen! Over 97,000 women participated in a listening exercise by @WRA_K, and top of the list of what women want is financial stability, money...
@WRA_K Many also opened up about their struggles with postpartum depression and advocated for maternal mental health services as a core component of postpartum care. In one voice, the women are saying, quality maternal care is not just a service, it is a fundamental right.
@WRA_K ...maternal healthcare at every stage. The women from 44 counties in Kenya also suggested that early detection and management of complications through proper diagnostics can save lives and improve health outcomes for both mothers and their babies....
Women and girls between the ages of 10 to above 60, listed what would enhance their health and wellbeing as shown below. It’s interesting to see that across all life stages, women majorly want financial stability, highest standards of healthcare and balanced diet. @WRA_K
It is not every day that we see studies centred on the needs of women across all walks of life. This is why a study by the @WRA_K on this topic is such an eye-opener. 97k voices of women across 44 countries shed light on what they want most for their health and well-being. 1/2
@WRA_K What can the government, policy makers and the health care providers do to enhance the well-being of women? 1. Expand women’s health to beyond reproduction.
2. Redesign health programs to suit all life stages of women and girls.
2. Recognize self-care as a right not privilege
What do Kenyan women want for their health, well-being and self-care? A recent study by @WRA_K from 44 counties is finally answering this pertinent question and gives holistic approaches to how we can better support the well-being of our women 1/3
I am intrigued by the statements of @WRA_K Founder Angela Nguku who reckons that when women and girls control financial resources, they can prioritize their health and the well-being of their families. Financial independence empowers women to access regular health check-ups..1/2
Women in Kajiado county have identified the areas in which they need capacity building so as to achieve economic empowerment. In a report by @WRA_K , the women said they need training in three main areas namely