Women Volunteers for peace (WOVOP)

A young women-led community based Organization that supports & promotes the role of Girls and young women in peacebuilding

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Day 3&4 at the 7th Regional Youth in Action Forum!
Young East African leaders explored strategic storytelling, democratic citizenship, and inclusive leadership to drive peaceful elections and accountability.
Youth aren't waiting for change,we’re shaping it!
#YouthInActionForum

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Stronger team, bigger impact!Our capacity session led by our CVO @gwes_orao refreshed our mission on governance, internal communication, and expanding our work to men and boys more than we do.
Special thanks to students Mitchelle & Samantha for taking part
#CapacityStrengthening

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#FridayFundingFocus – Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, “Women, Peace and Security”, Deadline for applications: 12 August 2026. View it ➡️ https://t.co/3vFJBNnfo2 #AfricanNGOFundraisingHub #AfricanNGOs #Fundraising @AfricanNGOs @noradno

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Thrilled to welcome 15-year-old Mitchelle Melanie to our office! Supported by #KeepAGirlSafeAndInSchool, she reconnected with fellow students during their break to build leadership, teamwork, and life skills.
Help keep a girl safe in school: https://t.co/bVkE6ACyze #HikeToPeak

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Inspired by our great meeting with YouthActionKolwa East! We're joining forces to support Kisumu East through community outreach, youth engagement, advocacy, and resource mobilization. Excited to turn shared vision into lasting local impact! #PartnershipsForImpact #KisumuEast

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Our Project Lead @oliventatellah is representing Kisumu at @arigatou_ecp 7th Regional Youth in Action Forum in Nairobi.Peacebuilders across East Africa are uniting under "I Lead Peace" theme to build resilient communities & strong peace networks.
​#ILeadPeace #YouthInAction

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School is out & it’s time to work! 🤎
​We’re thrilled to welcome 14-year-old Samantha Oduor as our newest volunteer! She’s exploring peacebuilding, writing & admin skills with us this week.
​Want your child to gain hands-on experience? Contact us: [email protected] ✨

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🌍 Connecting Europe & East Africa for Youth, Peace & Security!
​Our CVO recently joined 23 young peacebuilders across 6 countries (🇰🇪 🇺🇬 🇹🇿 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇪🇸) in Mombasa for the EU-funded #AmaniPamoja exchange by Lamu Youth Alliance.
​4 days of peer learning, PeaceTech & collaboration!

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A new week. A fresh start. May this Monday inspire you to take that first step toward your goals. #Mondaymotivation #newweek

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Wrapped up our Beyond Bias Project Q1 review with @DreamsGirlsYou1
​We reflected on progress,challenges, and aligned on upcoming priorities to ensure our work continues to serve our communities effectively. Here's to driving lasting impact!
​cc: @Femnet @SDGsKenyaForum @WECF_INT

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Huge thanks to @nexmedium for a transformative strategic comms workshop!
​Their team challenged us to move beyond reporting activities & focus on telling the true impact behind our work in #Kisumu.
​Here’s to stronger stories!
​#WOVOP #Communications

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Honored to support the Mentorship, Identity & Dignity program with MBB Academy & MUCE!
​We led an open #GirlsTalk on everyday challenges and were thrilled to see boys actively asking questions about menstrual health. Breaking stigma takes everyone!
​#SRHR #MenstrualHealth #WOVOP

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The #FORBMtaani virtual mentorship is officially underway!
​Guided by mentors Boniface Okumu & Musa Naviye, fellows revisited key lessons on Freedom of Religion or Belief (#FORB) to foster peace, mutual respect, and inclusion in their communities. 🤝

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Another impactful #StudentTalks session! We engaged young minds on Freedom of Religion or Belief (#FORB), peaceful coexistence, and building inclusive communities through open dialogue.
​Big thanks to St. Antony Dago Kokore for always supporting student growth .

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Peaceful elections start with dialogue. Through the #DNMLearningHub, we’re equipping young women with negotiation and mediation skills to lead as peacebuilders.
​As Kenya heads toward the 2027 elections, we choose understanding over division.
​#Peacebuilding #WOVOP

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Our Programs Coordinator,Florence Sijenje, paneled at the inSOLIDARITY Forum convened by YADEN East Africa& NCIC) in Kisumu.
Youth leaders committed to peaceful civic action ahead of 2027,rejecting election violence as the crime it is.
#Peacebuilding #YouthForPeace #NCIC #WOVOP

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In partnership with Mentorship Beyond Boundaries Academy & MUCE, WOVOP is supporting 1,000+ adolescents through the Mentorship, Identity & Dignity Program!
​First #GirlsTalk: July 27, 2026 | Kisumu
A safe space for SRHR, hygiene & confidence.
​#GirlsTalk #SRHR #WOVOP

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The values we nurture in young people today shape our communities tomorrow.
​During our #StudentsTalk on Freedom of Religion or Belief #FORB, students reflected on respect, peaceful coexistence, and protecting dignity for all.
​Peaceful communities start with dialogue.
​#WOVOP

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Myth: FORB only matters to religious people.
Fact: Freedom of Religion or Belief protects everyone,including non-religious, atheist, & questioning voices. It's about living by your conscience without fear.
​What does respecting beliefs look like in your community?
​#FORBMtaani

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Today, we hosted Dr. Gilbert Kimutai from Maseno University to assess our intern during her industrial attachment!
​From hands-on program work to building practical skills, we're proud to foster an environment where young changemakers thrive by doing.
​#WOVOP #Kisumu