Education Center for Advancement of Women (ECAW)

 

Country

Kenya

Organization

Education Center for Advancement of Women (ECAW)

ECAW was established in 2006 by young women in the Kuria District in southern Kenya to address the challenges faced by women and girls, including lack of education, violence, early marriage and harmful traditional practices including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Project

FGM Prevention and Women's Health Promotion

To sensitize communities about the harmful effects of FGM (female genital mutilation) and run a girls' leadership and empowerment program in Kuria.

Project Grant Amount $13,800
Total Grants Received $39,294
Years Supported 3
Theme Health
Population Served Women, Youth
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