Case Studies

advocating for women in politics
10 Jul 24

Wanawake Huru Mtaani

Wanawake Huru Mtaani This project aims to enhance the economic resilience, health, and overall well-being of women organized in Chama in Mathare, Kayole, and Dandora. Through financial literacy, digital skills, and mental wellness support, we are strengthening the capacity of the Chama women to challenge economic systems that keep them…
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Advocating women's rights
10 Jul 24

Women kingmakers

Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) The Women Kingmakers Docu-Film The Women Kingmakers is a documentary that follows a study conducted to uncover the challenges faced by women political mobilizers. The film, launched in September 2024, spotlights the hidden struggles of grassroots women political mobilizers who form the bulk…
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10 Jul 24

Jenga Dada, Imarisha Uchumi

Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Jenga Dada, Imarisha Uchumi Implemented in Mathare, Kawangware, and Kayole, this project recognizes young women as agents of their own liberation from cycles of gender-based violence and economic marginalization. This approach centers the lived experiences of GBV survivors and most at-risk adolescent girls,…
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Preventing gender based violence against women
10 Jul 24

Increasing Women and Girls’ Rights Awareness

Increasing Women and Girls’ Rights Awareness in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements through Innovative Community-Based Approaches. This Project seeks to confront harmful social and cultural norms that normalize gender-based violence (GBV) and systematically violate women’s rights. Recognizing the link between GBV, unpaid care work, weak law enforcement, and economic exclusion for women…
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10 Jul 24

Male allies as responders of SGBV

Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Male allies as responders of SGBV Badili Africa has a network of over 300 male allies dedicated to working with Chama women leaders to effectively respond to, identify, and mitigate Sexual and Gender-based Violence in Nairobi. These men challenge harmful norms, promote gender…
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Badili Africa using makeup activisms to educate young women on politics
10 Jul 24

Makeup Artivism

Political Spas Makeup Activism Through Makeup Artivism exhibitions, Badili Africa gives voice to gender-based violence survivors and sparks conversations on social change. We use make-up Vibrant artistry and the body as a canvas to tell survivors impactful stories, catalyze empathy, and prevent re-stigmatization. The exhibits provide an alternative space for…
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uzima mental health
10 Jul 24

Uzima Mental Wellness

Past Projects Uzima Mental Wellness Badili Africa championed a holistic healing journey for survivors of gender based violence focused on reclaiming mental health through our community-led approach emphasizing empowerment. We integrate trauma-informed mental health support into our programs, providing a nurturing space for survivors to process trauma, reconnect with themselves,…
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Badili Africa empowering young women to vote
10 Jul 24

Inua Chama Ya Mama: Safari ya kujijenga upya

Inua Chama Ya Mama: Safari ya kujijenga upya The project aimed to empower groups of Chama women in mainly Mathare and Kayale areas, whose businesses had been significantly impacted by the devastating floods in 2024. As a result, some of them had to close down and relocate to safer areas.…
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sexual and gender based violence
10 Jul 24

Feminizing political spaces

Past Project Feminizing Political Spaces Strengthening the engagement of chama women as pressure groups for demanding accountability on public service delivery at the county levels.   Funded by ForumCiv, the project engaged 180 chama women chair ladies as pressure groups for demanding accountability on public service delivery at county and…
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climate governance in the fashion and and cosmetic industries
10 Jul 24

Merging Beauty

Past Project Merging Beauty with Civic Dialogues Towards Realizing Constitutional Aspirations for Young Women In Kenya. In 2022, supported by the Hanns Seidel Foundation, we strengthened the capacities of twenty (20) young women in institutions of higher learning to leverage digital platforms, advocate for their rights, be included in decision-making…
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