We are excited to share our Quarterly Newsletter (July – September 2025), packed with stories of resilience, partnership, and growth from the heart of Homa Bay! WA-WA KENYA NEWSLETTER JULY- SEPTEMBER 2025
Phase Two Launch: Transforming Lives through Skills and Fashion We are proud to announce the launch of the second phase of our 2025 Skills-Based Training Program, beginning with an impactful orientation session. This phase builds on our mission to empower women and youth in Lake Victoria’s fishing communities through practical, life-changing training. While many see …
The first quarter of 2025 has been both dynamic and enlightening. We’re pleased to share highlights from our recent initiatives WAWA Kenya Newsletter January – March 2025
WA-WA Kenya achieves a transformative milestone: two fish cages now operate in Lake Victoria. This critical infrastructure launch transforms economic futures. Making More Health and the Fred Foundation empowered this breakthrough. Their visionary investment creates generational change. These cages exclusively sustain two Homa Bay women’s groups. They establish secure, legal income streams. Fish farming replaces high-risk …
We launched an exciting nutrition program with Vegemi! We teach children healthy eating habits joyfully. Kids discover fruits’ power for growing bodies. Our approach blends education and fun. We ignite curiosity through hands-on activities. Lively conversations spark genuine engagement. Laughter fills every learning moment. We plant seeds of healthy living early. These foundations build lifelong wellness. Real change …
WA-WA Kenya marks Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 at Ongeng’ Primary School, Ndhiwa. We break harmful silences decisively. We normalize menstruation openly. Millions of girls demand dignity and safety. They require reliable hygiene products. They deserve comprehensive menstrual education. Safe period management is non-negotiable. Amref Health Africa, Making More Health, and Boehringer Ingelheim drive this work. Impact Direct, …
WA-WA Kenya just delivered an intensive 3-day poultry training. Solasa Kenya participants mastered profitable farming essentials. They gained critical skills in: ·       Housing management ·       Feeding & nutrition ·       Disease prevention & vaccination ·       Rearing stage mastery ·       Record keeping ·       Marketing & profit strategies Making More Health and Boehringer Ingelheim enabled this initiative. Manuela Pastore and …
WA-WA Kenya celebrates 48 skilled graduates! Our 4-month training empowered fisherfolk women and men. They mastered six income-generating trades: • Fashion & Design • Beauty & Hairdressing • Weaving & Crocheting • Soap & Detergent Making • Plumbing • Computer Skills We hosted a powerful close-out session. Graduates reflected on their journeys together. They shared heartfelt written …
WA-WA Kenya has led the Power to Youth Project in Homa Bay since 2022. We championed youth rights relentlessly. Our team confronted the Triple Threat directly. This means reducing teen pregnancies. This means fighting new HIV infections. This means ending gender-based violence. We strengthened civil society simultaneously. We boosted social accountability across Homa Bay. Our work created …
Our trainees transform invasive water hyacinth into handmade paper. They actively craft beautiful, eco-friendly products. This skill builds real financial independence. They turn an environmental problem into economic power. Women diversify their income streams securely. They reduce dangerous reliance on the fishing trade. Exploitation ends when opportunity grows. Water becomes wealth through innovation. Waste unlocks sustainable livelihoods. …
