Nov 19 2024
Shaping the Future: JWF Annual Conference on Feminist Philanthropy & Movement Building
Welcome to the Jumuiya Women Fund (JWF) Annual Conference—an exciting gathering that brings together East Africa’s leading grantmakers, philanthropists, grantees, civil society organizations (CSOs), and feminist activists. On 5th and 6th December 2024 at the Sirikwa Hotel, Eldoret City, Kenya, we will embark on two transformative days of dialogue, collaboration, and strategy-building, guided by the […]
Oct 10 2024
Jumuiya Women Fund at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2024: Advancing Climate Finance for Women-Led Initiatives
The Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2024 (#HSC24) was a pivotal event for Jumuiya Women Fund (JWF), whose CEO was honored to be part of a dynamic delegation discussing one of the most pressing global issues today: climate change. The topic of focus, “How Can Philanthropy Make Climate Finance More Accessible for Women?”, brought together stakeholders from […]
Sep 30 2024
Why Jumuiya Women Fund’s Convening on Feminist Philanthropy is Crucial: A Bold Step Toward Gender Equality
In a world where the narratives of women and girls often remain on the margins, Jumuiya Women Fund (JWF) has taken it upon itself to lead a transformative journey in East Africa. The upcoming convening, themed “Influencing Feminist Philanthropy: Movements Building and Advocacy,” is more than just an event—it is the culmination of years of […]
Sep 21 2024
Board of Directors and Staff Joint Training: Strengthening Jumuiya Women Fund through Feminist Leadership and Strategic Capacity Building
Jumuiya Women Fund (JWF) recently concluded a transformative five-day training for its board members and senior management, focusing on feminist leadership, core values, principles, resource mobilization, corporate governance, and strategic management. This crucial training marks a pivotal step in JWF’s journey toward institutional strengthening and capacity building, reinforcing its mission as an indigenous women’s rights […]
Aug 09 2024
Strengthening Foundations: Jumuiya Women Fund Holds Policy Review Workshop
In a continued effort to align its operations with its vision and mission, Jumuiya Women Fund (JWF), a women-led grantmaking organization, recently conducted a one-week workshop dedicated to the comprehensive review and update of its core policies. The workshop, held at Poa PlaceResort, brought together all staff members for an engaging and participatory process, with […]
May 25 2024
Men in the Fight for Gender Equality: Allies, Advocates, and Imperative Partners
Gender equality remains one of the most critical and contentious goals of the 21st century. Despite considerable progress over the past decades, the journey towards true gender parity is fraught with challenges. The fundamental question persists: Can we genuinely achieve gender equality? To explore this, we must examine the progress made, the hurdles that remain, and the collective will required to surmount these obstacles.
May 25 2024
Investing in Women: The Path to Social Innovation and Gender Equality in Remote Kenya
In the vibrant tapestry of Kenya’s socio-economic landscape, women in remote areas represent an untapped reservoir of potential. By strategically investing in women-led organizations through targeted Grantmaking, philanthropic organizations can not only champion social innovation and humanitarian development but also advance gender equality in profound ways. Here’s why Jumuiya Women Fund is focusing on these initiatives, which sets as a grant makers, apart as frontrunners in transformative social change.
May 23 2023
Gender Equality: A Fundamental Goal and Its Achievability
Gender equality remains one of the most critical and contentious goals of the 21st century. Despite considerable progress over the past decades, the journey towards true gender parity is fraught with challenges. The fundamental question persists: Can we genuinely achieve gender equality? To explore this, we must examine the progress made, the hurdles that remain, and the collective will required to surmount these obstacles.
