Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development

23/04/2026

The YOWPSUD team recently came together for a Health, Safety, and Security workshop aimed at strengthening organizational capacity during community implementation. As we continue advancing PCVE work, equipping our staff with the right knowledge, skills, and awareness remains essential to ensuring safe, effective, and impactful engagement on the ground.

23/04/2026

23/04/2026

Kwale in action.

Male security and justice actors engaged in a Mwanamke Imara Gender Sensitivity Training, unpacking GBV in all its forms and strengthening human rights–centered leadership.

“Its very dangerous to have power without knowledge.”

Read More >>> https://yowpsud.org/post/strengthening-justice-from-within-gender-sensitivity-training-for-security-actors-in-kwale

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In Kwale County, male security and justice actors came together under the Mwanamke Imara Program for a critical Gender Sensitivity Training aimed at strengthening human rights principles and deepening understanding of Gender-Based Violence. The session created a rare but necessary space for reflecti...

21/04/2026

21/04/2026

Today in Kwale, male security and justice actors took part in a Gender Sensitivity Training focused on strengthening human rights principles and deepening understanding of GBV. Key lessons highlighted the need to address not just physical violence, but also emotional and economic forms that often go unseen.

The session emphasized the critical role men play in advancing gender equality, as protectors, allies, and change agents. Through honest dialogue and gender activism, participants reflected on their responsibility in preventing GBV and promoting justice that is fair, responsive, and human rights–centered.

“Its very dangerous to have power without knowledge.”
– Mohammed

A powerful reminder that leadership, authority, and influence must always be guided by awareness, understanding, and responsibility.

Search for Common Ground KenyaCanada and the WorldCanada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs CanadaNational Counter Terrorism Centre - KenyaNational Police ServiceKenya Community Development FoundationAction Life Kenya

21/04/2026

Women are not just participants in peacebuilding,cthey are leading change where it matters most: in communities.

Through Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development (YOWPSUD), we continue to amplify the role of women and youth in shaping inclusive, resilient, and peaceful societies.

Our latest story highlights how women are stepping into leadership, influencing prevention efforts, and driving sustainable impact across communities.

🔗 Read more: https://www.yowpsud.org/post/women-leading-change



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Mwanamke Imara Kwale Mentors Drive Peer Learning on Leadership and Positive Parenting.Mentors from the Mwanamke Imara Kwale Cohort stepped into leadership roles, facilitating a powerful Women Leadership Training session that centered on peer-to-peer learning and positive parenting. The session creat...

20/04/2026

The YOWPSUD team recently came together for a Health, Safety, and Security workshop aimed at strengthening organizational capacity during community implementation. As we continue advancing PCVE work, equipping our staff with the right knowledge, skills, and awareness remains essential to ensuring safe, effective, and impactful engagement on the ground.

Read More>>>
https://www.yowpsud.org/post/strengthening-capacity-for-safer-community-engagement-yowpsud-holds-health-safety-and-security-wo

Search for Common Ground Kenya Action Life Kenya Canada and the World Canada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs Canada National Counter Terrorism Centre - Kenya

20/04/2026

20/04/2026

When women connect, communities become stronger and safer.

The Kilifi–Kwale Inter-County Women Learning Exchange showcases real stories, practical solutions, and bold leadership shaping how we prevent and counter violent extremism at the grassroots. From community mentorship to cross-sector collaboration, these lessons are building a more resilient coast.

https://www.yowpsud.org/post/best-practices-and-key-learnings-from-the-kilifi-kwale-inter-county-women-learning-exchange-on-p-cve

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20/04/2026

Women are not just participants in peacebuilding, they are leading it. 💪🏾

From mentorship and reintegration to strengthening community resilience, the Kilifi–Kwale Inter-County Women Learning Exchange highlights powerful, practical approaches shaping the future of P/CVE across coastal Kenya. These insights reinforce the growing recognition that women’s leadership is essential in building trust, preventing extremism, and driving sustainable peace.

🔗 Read more: https://www.yowpsud.org/post/best-practices-and-key-learnings-from-the-kilifi-kwale-inter-county-women-learning-exchange-on-p-cve

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Bridging State and Community: A Core Best PracticeOne of the most significant takeaways from the exchange was the importance of creating structured spaces where women from formal security systems and grassroots networks can interact. By bringing together law enforcement officers, civil society actor...