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Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development

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Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development is a NGO that advocates for policy and gender equality.
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We recently engaged with at-risk adolescent girls and young women who are survivors of GBV In Kwale County under the Jasiri program and our sessions focused on GBV awareness, life skills, and enhancing emotional intelligence to build resilience and better decision-making.

We recently engaged with at-risk adolescent girls and young women who are survivors of GBV In Kwale County under the Jasiri program and our sessions focused on GBV awareness, life skills, and enhancing emotional intelligence to build resilience and better decision-making.
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Today we hosted the Jasiri program staff training focused on strengthening our team’s ability to respond to SGBV. We covered key areas on Psychological First Aid (PFA), trauma-informed care principles, multisectoral responses to GBV, and understanding referral pathways.

Today we hosted the Jasiri program staff training focused on strengthening our team’s ability to respond to SGBV. We covered key areas on Psychological First Aid (PFA), trauma-informed care principles, multisectoral responses to GBV, and understanding referral pathways.
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As we mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, we unite in solidarity to raise our voices against a harmful practice that continues to deny women and girls their right to health, safety, and bodily autonomy. #EndFGM

As we mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation,  we unite in solidarity to raise our voices against a harmful practice that continues to deny women and girls their right to health, safety, and bodily autonomy. 
#EndFGM
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Happy International Women's Day! With the 2025 theme, 'Accelerating Action for All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment,' we renew our commitment to supporting even more women and girls in accelerating their progress toward success. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025

Happy International Women's Day!
With the 2025 theme, 'Accelerating Action for All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment,' we renew our commitment to supporting even more women and girls in accelerating their progress toward success.
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025
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We recently visited Baringo National Polytechnic, where 20 participants from Jasiri program Cohort 2 will begin their induction and skills training. During the induction, they’ll explore various career paths, empowering them to make informed decisions. #jasiriprogram #skilling

We recently visited Baringo National Polytechnic, where 20 participants from Jasiri program Cohort 2 will begin their induction and skills training. During the induction, they’ll explore various career paths, empowering them to make informed decisions. 
#jasiriprogram #skilling
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We today came together at the City Park-Nairobi for a public participation session with traders and key stakeholders to shape the future of the City Park Market Childcare Facility. The discussion focused on the facility's operations, gather valuable feedback by involving traders.

We today came together at the City Park-Nairobi for a public participation session with traders and key stakeholders to shape the future of the City Park Market Childcare Facility. The discussion focused on the facility's operations, gather valuable feedback by involving traders.
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📢 Free Legal Aid for Women & Girls Survivors of GBV! Are you a survivor of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in need of legal support? We’re here to help! Join us for an engaging free legal aid clinic: Date:27/3/2025 Venue: Matayos Social Hall in Busia County Time:8:00am-4:00pm

📢 Free Legal Aid for Women & Girls Survivors of GBV!
 
Are you a survivor of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in need of legal support? 
We’re here to help!
Join us for an engaging free legal aid clinic: 
Date:27/3/2025
Venue: Matayos Social Hall in Busia County 
Time:8:00am-4:00pm
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We held an induction session for 49 skilling participants at Baringo National Polytechnic in Baringo County. Participants were introduced to the various courses offered at the institution, allowing them to explore identy and decide on the courses they would like to pursue.

We held an induction session for 49 skilling participants  at Baringo National Polytechnic in Baringo County.
Participants were introduced to the various courses offered at the institution, allowing them to explore identy and decide on the courses they would like to pursue.
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We held an open legal awareness campaign in Bisil Town, Kajiado County, ensuring GBV survivors access legal support. Key stakeholders, including police, psychologists, and local leaders, discussed barriers women face in accessing justice, #EndGBV #LegalAwareness #Kajiado

We held an open legal awareness campaign in Bisil Town, Kajiado County, ensuring GBV survivors  access  legal support. 
Key stakeholders, including police, psychologists, and local leaders, discussed barriers women face in accessing justice,  #EndGBV  #LegalAwareness #Kajiado
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We held a staff capacity-building session on Women's Land Rights in partnership with We Effect EastAfrica The session explored legal frameworks on land ownership highlighting how overcoming these barriers can drive gender equality and enhance food security. We Effect EastAfrica #womenlandrights

We held a staff capacity-building session on Women's Land Rights in partnership with <a href="/WeEffectEA/">We Effect EastAfrica</a>  
The session explored legal frameworks on land ownership highlighting how overcoming these barriers can drive gender equality and enhance food security.
<a href="/WeEffectEA/">We Effect EastAfrica</a>
#womenlandrights
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Wetec in partnership with CCGD Kenya Jasiri Program, Brought together at risk young women and survivors of violence in a session to discuss GBV and discuss available skilling and financial Pathways to build their skills for employability or start businesses or financial boost

Wetec in partnership with CCGD Kenya Jasiri Program, Brought together at risk young women and survivors of violence in a session to discuss GBV and discuss available  skilling and financial Pathways to build their skills for employability or start businesses or financial boost
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We recently held a financial literacy training in Busia County for young women at risk or survivors of GBV under the Jasiri program. The aim was to equip them with financial skills to start businesses, build sustainable livelihoods, and reclaim control of their lives.

We recently held a financial literacy training in Busia County for young women at risk or survivors of GBV under the Jasiri program. The aim was to equip them with financial skills to start businesses, build sustainable livelihoods, and reclaim control of their lives.
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Sharon a construction worker & mom in Busia county, struggled to balance work & caring for her child until she found a safe, affordable solution.Through the Jasiri program, we've upscaled a childcare facility to ease unpaid care work & empower mothers to thrive. #MFVoicesofimpact

Sharon a construction worker &amp; mom in Busia county, struggled to balance work &amp; caring for her child until she found a safe, affordable solution.Through the Jasiri program, we've upscaled a childcare facility to ease unpaid care work &amp; empower mothers to thrive.
#MFVoicesofimpact
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Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development joined a High-Level Forum at Kenya School of Government to co-create strategies and policies that protect, empower, and uphold the dignity of widowed persons in Kenya together with govt, CSOs & private sector. #WidowsRights #Inclusivepolicymaking #ProtectWidows

<a href="/CCGD_KE/">Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development</a>  joined a High-Level Forum at Kenya School of Government to co-create strategies and policies that protect, empower, and uphold the dignity of widowed persons in Kenya together with govt, CSOs &amp; private sector.
#WidowsRights #Inclusivepolicymaking #ProtectWidows
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CCGD joined a forum on GBV & Femicide at Tononoka in Mombasa. As part of the SGBV Technical Working Group, we submitted a memo to the Presidential Taskforce, calling for a joint national & county budget for GBV, including funding for safe houses & shelters for survivors.#EndGBV

CCGD joined a forum on GBV &amp; Femicide at Tononoka in Mombasa. As part of the SGBV Technical Working Group, we submitted a memo to the Presidential Taskforce, calling for a joint national &amp; county budget for GBV, including funding for safe houses &amp; shelters for survivors.#EndGBV
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🎉 Big news from Ngong! Graced by Gov. Joseph Ole Lenku EGH Governor of Kajiado County, we launched the Nabulu Ngong Childcare Centre in Kajiado county This facility will ease the burden of unpaid care work by offering working mothers a safe, affordable and nurturing space for their children

🎉 Big news from Ngong!
Graced by <a href="/joelenku/">Gov. Joseph Ole Lenku EGH</a> Governor of Kajiado County, we launched the Nabulu Ngong Childcare Centre in Kajiado county 
This facility will ease the burden of unpaid care work by offering working mothers a safe, affordable and nurturing space for their children
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📢 Job Opportunities!! We're hiring for multiple positions at our new Child Care Centre in City Park, Parklands – Nairobi County. Interested and qualified candidates can access more information and application details via our website: ccgdcentre.org/vacancies-oppo… #IkoKaziKE

📢 Job Opportunities!!
 We're hiring for multiple positions at our new Child Care Centre in City Park, Parklands – Nairobi County.
 
Interested and qualified  candidates can access more information and application details via our website:  
ccgdcentre.org/vacancies-oppo…

#IkoKaziKE
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Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development joined partners at Shimo La Tewa to mark the Day of the African Child 2025 under the theme: “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights.” This highlights a critical need to integrate children's needs into gov`t budgets to ensure the full realization of their rights

<a href="/CCGD_KE/">Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development</a>
joined partners at Shimo La Tewa to mark the Day of the African Child 2025 under the theme:  “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights.”  This highlights a critical need to integrate children's needs into gov`t budgets to ensure the full realization of their rights
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Gender-Based Violence is never justified! Should you or someone you know experience any form of GBV, call the toll-free helpline 1195 (It`s free). Speak up!. Get help. We stand united against all forms of gender-based violence. #June25th #ChoosePeaceKE #saynotogbv #SpeakUp

Gender-Based Violence is never justified!

Should you or someone you know experience any form of GBV, call the toll-free helpline 1195  (It`s free).

Speak up!. Get help. We stand united against all forms of gender-based violence.

#June25th  #ChoosePeaceKE  #saynotogbv #SpeakUp