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Women's Organizations
Kenya
African Community Intiative Services (ACIS)
Nairobi, Kenya
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African Community Initiative Services (ACIS) was founded in 2002 to develop the capacity for sustainable management of community-based organizations. Their mission is to promote entrepreneurship and sustainable projects “to lift the socio-economic well-being amongst local communities” and to create “employment through community-based local organizations” within African countries. The organization also aims to initiate awareness programs to advocate for the change of gender-biased policies. The organization is run by a board of six trustees. Activities include the creation of a credit scheme for out-of-school youth and women to enable their engagement in micro-enterprise and income generation. In addition, ACIS supports community initiatives in education, health, training, and poverty reduction. The organization is currently working on the creation and provision of culturally appropriate HIV/AIDS care and support services within the community, as well as organizing seed bulking activities for farmers to increase food production. Contact Details: African Community Intiative Services (ACIS) PO Box 8096 Nairobi Kenya E-mail: muindi2003@hotmail.com |
Confederation of Christian Women in Business
Nairobi, Kenya
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The Confederation of Christian Women in Business was formed in 2000 to help women initiate income-generating projects and to create social awareness among women.
Although founded by women gathering for a Christian crusade, membership is open to all women without religious discrimination. The mission is to “assist women, empower them economically to achieve sustainable development, which can put them in a good position in the society.” Focusing on rural communities and urban slums, the organization provides grants to women to run small-scale projects in the micro-enterprise and agricultural sector. The organization consists of a National Governing Council made up of 123 women, a 13-member Board of Governors and a staff of 25 volunteers. The main activities include: providing resources for income generation projects; training, funding and advising farmers and entrepreneurs on business management; and offering educational programs to empower and educate women and children regarding domestic violence, women’s rights, HIV/AIDS awareness, and health issues.
Contact Details: Confederation of Christian Women in Business P.O.Box 6300-00100 Nairobi Kenya 254-20 E-mail: ccwb2000ke@yahoo.com |
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