Phoenix Community Based Organization

Program Overview

Our Gender Equality Program works to eliminate gender-based discrimination and violence in Kisii County. We empower women and girls through education, economic opportunities, and legal support while engaging men and boys as allies in promoting gender equality and transforming harmful social norms.

1,200+

Women Empowered

350+

GBV Cases Assisted

45%

Women in Leadership

2,000+

Men Engaged as Allies

Program Components

Women's Economic Empowerment

Women's entrepreneurship training
Women savings and loan groups
Business startup support
Market access initiatives
Property rights education
Financial inclusion programs
Leadership development

GBV Prevention & Response

GBV awareness campaigns
Counseling and psychosocial support
Legal aid and representation
Safe shelters and referral systems
GBV case management
Police and justice system engagement

Gender Mainstreaming

Gender sensitivity training
Men and boys engagement programs
Community dialogues on gender norms
Girls education support
Women's political participation

Success Stories

Women's Savings Group

A women's savings group we established now has 50 members who have saved over KSh 2 million, providing loans for small businesses and emergency needs.

GBV Rescue Center

Our GBV rescue center has provided safe shelter and support to 120 survivors of gender-based violence, helping them rebuild their lives.

Male Champions Network

We've trained 200 male champions who now actively campaign against GBV and promote gender equality in their communities.

Get Involved

Become a Gender Champion

Join our network of gender champions working to promote equality and prevent GBV in communities.

Join as Champion

Support GBV Survivors

Donate to support our GBV response services including counseling, legal aid, and safe shelters.

Support Survivors

Volunteer as Counselor

Offer your counseling skills to support survivors of gender-based violence and trauma.

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