WETEC KENYA

05/10/2026

Change begins when community leaders are willing to listen, learn, and unlearn.
Recently, we held a GBV prevention, survivor-centred approaches and child protection training with the NGAO team in Kwangamor location, Teso South, bringing together assistant chiefs, Nyumba Kumi members, and village elders in partnership with AJWS and the Directorate of children Services, Teso South.
What stood out was the genuine curiosity and willingness of these leaders to learn. They openly acknowledged that GBV remains a challenge in our communities and that, as times change, there is a need to keep up with evolving social norms, existing laws, and survivor-centred approaches to prevention and response.
The session was lively and interactive, with leaders from different generations asking questions, sharing experiences, and reflecting on the harmful social norms that continue to fuel gender-based violence. More importantly, they expressed a commitment to challenge these norms and be part of the change our communities need.
It was a powerful reminder that meaningful change is possible when those who shape our communities are willing to lead differently. When community leaders step forward to protect survivors, uphold children's rights, and challenge harmful practices, we create safer spaces for everyone.The future is more promising when our community leaders are not just part of the conversation, but part of the change.

24/09/2026

Young people are significantly affected by different forms of violence, with both young women and young men experiencing violence in different ways and contexts. These realities demonstrate the importance of engaging young women and men as active partners in preventing violence, challenging harmful social norms, promoting gender equality and strengthening survivor-centered community responses.
In partnership with , we brought together a group of young men and women to train as GBV Champions, equipping them with knowledge and practical skills on gender equality, human rights, positive masculinity, and survivor-centered GBV prevention and response.
Beyond the training room, these young champions are being equipped with advocacy, leadership, and community mobilization skills to challenge harmful social norms, address unequal power relations, promote safe referrals, and amplify messages of dignity, equality, and respect.
The training also marked an important step toward establishing a community-based GBV Champions network that can work alongside communities and service providers to strengthen accountability and create safer, more inclusive and violence-free spaces.
Because preventing GBV is not the responsibility of survivors alone. It is a collective responsibility and young people must be part of the solution.

CCGD Kenya

23/09/2026

When a survivor reaches out for help, the first response matters.

Yesterday, WETEC Kenya, in partnership with AJWS, brought together health workers, law enforcement officers, education stakeholders, and community actors for a training on survivor-centered SGBV response.

These stakeholders are often among the first people a survivor encounters when seeking help. Their words, actions, and approach can influence whether a survivor feels safe, heard, respected, and supported enough to continue seeking care and protection.

That is why strengthening their capacity is so important. The training created space to reflect on confidentiality, dignity, informed consent, safeguarding, trauma-informed care, referral pathways, and gender- and age-responsive support, with particular attention to adolescent girls and young women.

Responding to SGBV is not only about knowing what to do; it is also about how we treat people when they are at their most vulnerable. Every survivor deserves to be met with compassion, respect, confidentiality, and without judgment.

Building stronger first responders means building stronger support systems for survivors. Together, let’s create a response where every survivor is heard, respected, protected,

15/09/2026

Democracy thrives when everyone has the opportunity to participate and young women must be part of that process.
Young women bring unique experiences, perspectives and ideas to the decisions that shape their communities and their future. Yet, they continue to face barriers that limit their participation in leadership, governance, civic spaces and decision-making.
Their participation is not simply about having a seat at the table. It is about having their voices heard, their ideas valued and their contributions reflected in decisions that affect their lives.
When young women participate meaningfully in democratic processes, they help build more inclusive, representative and responsive communities.
Young women are not merely leaders of tomorrow. They are citizens, leaders and changemakers today and democracy is stronger when they are included.
.kenya Kenya

15/09/2026

Sometimes change starts with simply having a conversation. Recently we sat down with community members in Kamarinyang sub- location for an open conversation on ending Gender Based Violence and promoting positive parenting.
What stood out was how new this conversation was for many people. Some shared that they had never reported experiences of GBV because they simply didn’t know what they were experiencing was against the law or something they could report.
We talked openly about what GBV looks like, how harmful social and cultural norms can contribute to it, and what we can do differently as individuals, parents and as a community.
We also reflected on the traditions and values that make our communities stronger. Together, we agreed that not every tradition needs to be carried forward. Where a norm promotes violence, silence or harm, we can choose to let it go and instead strengthen the positive values that promote respect, care, dignity and safety.
The questions, reflections and willingness to learn reminded us of something important that when people gave the opportunity to talk,learn and ask questions, change becomes possible.
The conversation may have been a first for many in Kamarinyang, but definitely not the last one. We appreciate our partner American Jewish World Service - AJWS for making it happen.
CCGD Kenya

04/09/2026

WETEC Kenya in partnership with American Jewish World Service - AJWS recently had a meaningful community dialogue with community leaders in Kolanya Location, bringing together the Assistant County Commissioner, chief, assistant chiefs, Children’s Department, Health Department, Police, Nyumba Kumi, and opinion leaders

It was an opportunity to come together, listen, and have honest conversations about the issues affecting women, girls, and families in our community.

We discussed the rise in teenage pregnancy, the safety of women and girls, and the need to do more to prevent and combat Gender-Based Violence. We also talked about the importance of women’s leadership and ensuring that women have a voice in decisions that affect their lives and communities.

One of the key reflections was on the role of community leaders in creating safer communities. From raising awareness and challenging harmful norms to supporting prevention efforts and strengthening referral pathways, leaders have an important responsibility to help ensure that women and girls are protected and supported.

The discussion reminded us that creating a safe community is not the responsibility of one department or one person. It requires all of us to work together, speak up, and take action.

We are grateful to all the leaders who took part and shared their perspectives. Together, we can build communities where women and girls feel safe, respected, and empowered to lead.
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28/08/2026

14/08/2026

Recently, WETEC Kenya convened the Gender Technical Working Group for Teso South and Teso Central, bringing together stakeholders drawn from the DCCs office, health, education, child protection, faith-based organizations, and civil society to discuss emerging GBV concerns and strengthen collaboration.

Key priorities included establishing a GBV rescue shelter in Busia, expediting justice through stronger stakeholder collaboration and virtual court sessions, strengthening cross-border GBV response, creating inclusive reporting and protection spaces, expanding community sensitization, and challenging harmful cultural norms that perpetuate violence.

The forum reinforced a shared commitment to working together to prevent GBV, strengthen survivor support, and build safer and more supportive communities where everyone can live with dignity and free from violence.
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12/08/2026

Young people may come from different communities, cultures, and circumstances, but our aspirations connect us. We all deserve dignity, quality education, decent work, equal opportunities, and a safe and sustainable future.
This International Youth Day, let’s celebrate the diversity of young people while recognizing the common dreams that unite us. More importantly, let’s move beyond celebrating youth to listening to young people, investing in them, and creating opportunities for them to lead and shape the future they envision.





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07/08/2026

On this , Wetec Kenya proudly celebrates the incredible courage, strength, and resilience of adolescent mothers! Stepping into motherhood at a tender age brings immense emotional, physical, and social challenges. Yet, day after day, these young women defy the odds. They show inspiring commitment not only to nurturing and caring for their babies but also to transforming their own lives by acquiring knowledge and skills for a brighter tomorrow.

At Wetec Kenya, we believe that no adolescent mother should walk this path alone or in fear. We are dedicated to providing the holistic, nurturing care they deserve to thrive as individuals and as parents. Together with adolescent mothers we are breaking barriers and anchoring their futures by creating a safe shelter where young mothers can access youth-friendly services completely free from judgment or stigma. We see a powerful glimpse of hope for the girls and their families, but true transformation requires a village.

Today, we are making a passionate call to action to all parents, guardians, and community leaders: Let us not turn our backs on adolescent mothers. We urge you to embrace them, stand by them during these demanding times, and provide them with the unwavering emotional and social support they need to overcome their fears and succeed. Together, let's turn breastfeeding stigma among adolescent girls into support and obstacles into opportunities!
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