New Chapter: 16 Trainees Begin Their Journey at WA-WA Kenya Today marked the start of something new. Sixteen women, each with her own story and hopes, walked through our doors for orientation. Some came from fishing villages. Others from homes where food is scarce and choices are fewer. They came to learn. Over the next […]
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From Fabric to Freedom: 10 Trainees Stitch Their Way Out of Exploitation In a small, sunlit room in Homa Bay, 10 women sit behind sewing machines. Around them: piles of colorful fabric, half-finished bags, and the quiet hum of ambition. These are our Fashion and Design trainees. And they’re creating more than accessories, they’re creating
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WA-WA Kenya Joins KGGA & UNICEF to Amplify Adolescent Girls’ Voices This week, WA-WA Kenya participated in a strategic meeting with KGGA (Kenya Girl Guides Association) in partnership with UNICEF at the Activate Action Centre in Kodiero. The focus was addressing critical gaps affecting adolescent girls, including teen mothers, through the establishment of a new network. The Network’s Vision The initiative
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📬WA-WA Kenya Quarterly Newsletter: January – March 2026! We’re excited to share the latest edition of the WA-WA Kenya Quarterly Newsletter, packed with stories of resilience, skills, and transformation from the first quarter of 2026. Inside this issue: 🐟 Fish harvest update – our partnership with Rio Fish delivers 🥚 Poultry progress – thriving egg production from 9–13
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👚 From Training to Order: Fashion Trainees Deliver for Wanga Primary This week at WA-WA Kenya, our Fashion and Design trainees reached a significant milestone: completing a school uniform order for Wanga Primary. The video below captures the final moments, the precise pressing, the careful folding and the pride in a job well done. What
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🥖Fresh Bread, Brighter Futures: WA-WA Kenya Launches Bakery Project Funded by Orchard Foundation We are rising to the occasion! 🍞 Thanks to the generous funding of the Orchard Foundation, WA-WA Kenya is thrilled to announce a brand new venture: The WA-WA Bakery, a sustainable income-generating project for women in Homa Bay. 🥐 What’s happening? 10 women from
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🥣A Bowl of Hope: Thank You to Jo, Andrea & Mirjam for Nourishing Our Community Every morning at WA-WA Kenya, something simple yet profound happens. Women and children gather to share a warm bowl of porridge, thanks to the incredible generosity of Jo, Andrea, and Mirjam. This porridge program might seem small, but its
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🔄 Perfecting Protective Styles: Hairdressing Trainees Master Branding & Twisting This week at WA-WA Kenya, our hairdressing cohort is focused on mastering branding and twisting techniques, popular protective styles that require precision, creativity, and technical skill. Under the guidance of experienced trainers, women are learning that these seemingly simple styles demand practice and expertise. What They’re
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♻️ Turning Waste into Wealth: WA-WA Kenya’s Plastic Basket Weaving Business At WA-WA Kenya, we believe that solutions to community challenges often lie within the community itself. Our plastic basket weaving business exemplifies this truth, transforming environmental pollution into economic opportunity for women in Homa Bay. The Art of Upcycling Our talented artisans collect discarded plastic,
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🥚 Thriving Together: WA-WA Kenya’s Poultry Business Continues to Grow We are delighted to share a heartwarming update from WA-WA Kenya’s poultry farm! Our hens, now aged 9 to 13 months, are in their prime laying stage, producing plenty of fresh eggs daily for our women and their communities. The Numbers Behind the Success Our consistent 93-98% daily
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