Empowering Communities,
Building Peace
Transforming constitutional guarantees into lived realities for women and youth across Kenya
Who We Are
Forum for Empowerment and Community Awareness (FECA) is a Kenyan non-governmental organization founded in 2019, dedicated to translating constitutional guarantees and global commitments into tangible improvements for women and youth.
We operate across 7 counties in Kenya, focusing on regions with significant development challenges. Our approach combines grassroots empowerment with strategic policy engagement, ensuring that communities are not just beneficiaries but active participants in their own development.
Our Purpose
Guided by clear vision, mission, and unwavering values
Our Vision
Empowered, inclusive futures
Our Mission
Mobilizing civic action to positively shape resilient, inclusive, and sustainable societies
What FECA Stands For
Our name embodies our values — each letter represents a core principle that guides everything we do
Fairness
We uphold justice, equality, and inclusion for all.
The Challenge in Numbers
Understanding inequality through comprehensive data visualization
Key Statistics Overview
Comprehensive data on violations of women's and girls's rights
Systemic Analysis
In-depth visualization of interconnected social challenges
Our Impact
Since 2019, we have partnered with communities across 7 counties to advance peace, participation, and progress
Women's Economic Empowerment
- ✓ 900 women trained in financial literacy and entrepreneurship
- ✓ 15 women-led businesses supported with seed funding
- ✓ 45% average household income increase
Youth Civic Participation
- ✓ 800 youth engaged in civic forums and leadership training
- ✓ 60% actively participate in county policy processes
- ✓ 15 youth-led community action groups established
Climate Resilience
- ✓ 200 farmers adopted climate-smart agriculture practices
- ✓ 20% reduction in crop loss during drought seasons
- ✓ 50 groups linked to Green and Blue Economy initiatives
Human Rights & Social Change
- ✓ 5,000 community members reached through awareness campaigns
- ✓ 15% reduction in harmful practices (FGM, child marriage)
- ✓ Strengthened women's representation in local governance
Why Every Number Matters
Every statistic represents lives changed — women gaining financial independence, youth shaping governance, and communities adapting to climate challenges. Our integrated approach ensures that progress is not just immediate but lasting.
Where We Work
Operating across 7 counties in Kenya with community-driven, locally-tailored solutions
Our Counties
Our Approach
Understanding and addressing challenges through a comprehensive socio-ecological lens
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🎯Multi-Level Intervention
FECA operates at individual, community, organizational, and policy levels, recognizing that sustainable change requires coordinated action across all layers of society.
🤝Community-Centered Design
We support Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Beach Management Units (BMUs), and households, fostering peer support and collaborative action that builds lasting community resilience.
🌍Systemic Change
Through advocacy and policy engagement, we influence national policies and systemic factors, creating enabling environments that support grassroots empowerment and sustainable development.
Why Holistic Integration Matters
Building comprehensive solutions for truly empowered, inclusive futures
FECA's vision of Empowered, Inclusive Futures is rooted in the lived realities of women, youth, and marginalized households across Kenya. Our programs demonstrate how collective action can transform communities.
Yet economic empowerment alone is not enough. The challenges our members face — retrogressive cultural norms, climate disruptions, limited market access, and gender-based barriers — are compounded by gaps in mental health, nutrition, and reproductive health. Addressing these issues holistically is essential for building resilient, inclusive societies.
Livelihoods & Inclusive Economies
Women in aquaculture and farming sustain households while navigating economic pressure. Integrating mental health support strengthens resilience. Nutrition education ensures healthier families. Reproductive health awareness helps balance income with informed health decisions.
Governance & Rights
Retrogressive norms silence women's voices and restrict access to resources. Positioning mental health and reproductive health as rights issues empowers women to challenge stigma. Nutrition advocacy pushes for policies supporting maternal health and food security.
Climate & Resilience
Climate shocks disrupt livelihoods and leave women traumatized. Embedding psychosocial resilience helps communities cope with loss. Nutrition-sensitive farming secures diets during crises. Reproductive health meets women's needs during emergencies.
Creating Holistic Empowerment
By weaving mental health, nutrition, and reproductive health into our existing programs, we create a holistic model where women earn income, sustain healthy families, advocate for their rights, and build climate resilience — offering donors a clear pathway to support systemic, community-led transformation aligned with Kenya's national priorities and the SDGs.
Understanding the Context
Data-driven insights into the challenges and opportunities across Kenya
FECA's Work in Kenya
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Economic Context & Challenges
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Governance & Rights Landscape
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Partner With Us
Whether you're an individual, organization, or institution, there are many ways to support our mission of building peaceful, empowered communities. Join us in creating lasting change.