Women and Girls Empowerment
RCK endeavours to promote positive attitudes and behaviour toward women and girls, ensuring their contribution is valued and are treated fairly and with respect.
Our Commitment
We stand firm in our belief that no woman or girl should be left behind, especially those with disabilities and the most vulnerable. Our commitment extends to fighting discrimination and engaging all stakeholders to ensure immediate action for the betterment of women and girls.
Our Initiatives
SGBV Prevention and Support
We provide technical support to courts, police, SGBV survivors, gender desks, court users committee(CUCs), community structures and child support units. Our partnerships with other organizations has established strong referral pathways for a wholesome address of sexual and gender-based violence.
Economic Empowerment
We support the economic empowerment of SGBV and FGM survivors and the most vulnerable in the communities, helping them undertake various income-generating initiatives. Our capacity-building programs target community structures, state actors, private sector and non-state actors to create a supportive economic environment.
Leadership and Advocacy
We support and train Brand Ambassadors and refugee women in leadership roles. Our advocacy efforts focus on eliminating harmful cultural practices and promoting equity for women and men, boys and girls. We advocate against violence and discrimination while empowering all women and girls, including those with disabilities. Our goal is to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are protected.
Health and Education
We support Sexual Reproductive Health(SRH) activities, especially Menstrual Health Management(MHM)/ Menstrual Health Hygiene (MHH), and sex education at the county and national levels. We create awareness and education through radio talk shows, campaigns, and the provision of materials on SGBV.
Our Approach
We believe in a comprehensive, integrated approach. Our strategies include:
The Impact of Our Approach
Our multi-faceted approach has yielded remarkable results across all areas of intervention.
Economic Empowerment
A substantial number of women have received entrepreneural capacity strengthening, with many reporting improved ability to develop business ideas and identify funding sources. The vast majority of the clients have embraced saving practices, signaling a significant shift towards financial independence.
Health and Education
Our efforts have greatly enhanced awareness and sensitization on access to health services. Most women are able to seek support for their protection, including widespread understanding of proper procedures for reporting assault, indicating a marked improvement in health literacy.
Community Engagement
We have successfully reached out to numerous community members, including male champions, through our dialogue forums and awareness creation platforms. This extensive outreach has fostered a more supportive environment for eradication of sexual and gender-based violence.
Women’s Rights Advocacy
Our advocacy work has led to an increase in legal awareness. The majority of women we have engaged understands their rights under the law, including the right to seek protection orders and reject harmful cultural practices.
Access to Justice SGBV Self-Help Manual
Explore our comprehensive Access to Justice Manual, developed as part of our SGBV response program. This resource provides valuable guidance on addressing gender-based violence in communities, outlining key steps for survivors to access medical, police, and legal services.