Project will seek to address root causes that hinder women from economic empowerment which stems from the cultural and social norms within the Maasai community; that are catalyzed by the fact that up to 60% of women are not aware of their rights.This is as a result of life in prolonged poverty often faced by the women in the society. In the previous Forum Civ Project men were asked why they do not involve women in key decision making within the household and ultimately at community level where they indicated.  “Women are like children” they do not contribute financially and fully depend on men for everything”. Training on women rights (land rights, succession, education) and advocacy skills will be done by HiH EA Field staff (BROs)

Project Objective

This project aims at having improved Social and Economic Empowerment of Maasai women in Kajiado and Narok Counties. The project is expected to economically empower at least 2,500 members, with women having 80% representation

Expected Outcome

1. Strengthened and empowered women and men advocating for women’s rights through advocacy network
2. Vulnerable women and men increase the profitability and resilience of their enterprises.
3. Duty bearers (formal and informal), have increased awareness of the community challenges to be able to support the realization of change at local level.

Execution Strategy

1. Economic empowerment of 2,500 members with a focus on 80% women representation
2. Advocacy and Human rights way forward approach targeting 2,400 community members with a focus on 50% women and 50% men.
3. Training and engagement of Community Based Organization.