FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Frequently Asked Questions About Yowofek
YOWOFEK is an indigenous network that champions the rights of women and girls among the Malakote communities in Kenya. We aim to strengthen their capacities to influence policies, decision-making processes, and address harmful cultural practices that demean the dignity of women and girls.
Our mission is to create a healthy environment, protecting and empowering vulnerable women, girls, trans people, and intersex people to become effective agents of development and change to improve the quality of their lives and that of future generations.
Our vision is an empowered society that embraces justice, equity, and diversity.
YOWOFEK was founded in response to the tragic death of a young intersex person who was shunned by their family and died due to physical assault by their employer. This tragedy led a group of intersex people in Tana River to come together to support one of their own, leading to the creation of YOWOFEK to advocate for the rights and dignity of intersex domestic workers and other vulnerable groups.
We have several key programs, including:
- Reproductive Justice
- Climate and/or Environmental Justice
- Economic Justice
- Labour Rights
- Gender-based Violence
- Young Feminism
We work to strengthen their capacities to influence policies and decision-making processes, address harmful cultural practices, and ensure their access to natural resources, indigenous knowledge, and overall wellbeing.
We spearhead policy initiatives aimed at securing the labour rights of women domestic workers, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect.
You can get involved by volunteering, donating, or participating in our programs and events. Please contact us through our website or social media channels for more information.
You can contact us through our website’s contact form, email, or social media channels. Our team is always ready to engage with supporters, partners, and those in need of our services.
You can support our mission by spreading awareness about our cause, participating in our programs, volunteering your time, or making a donation. Your support helps us empower and protect vulnerable women, girls, trans people, and intersex people in our community.