The Problem
Half of the 24 million widows in Africa suffer stigma, a root cause of health, social, economic and sexual vulnerabilities.
Our Solution
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Our Model
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Thematic Areas
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Leadership
Widows guide the design and implementation of Nyanam's work through Leadership Circles, transforming from isolation to respected community leadership.
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Sustainable Livelihoods
Our livelihoods programs improve food security and support widows' efforts to seek economic opportunities and grow sustainable businesses.
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Holistic Wellbeing
Supporting widows' mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health based on their ideas and needs through comprehensive programs.
Our Journey
Our journey grew step by step, guided by listening, lived experience, and the courage of widows who showed up.
2017 – Began working directly with widows through community development projects, witnessing their exclusion and unmet needs firsthand.
2018 – An invitation to a small conversation unexpectedly brought together 80 widows, revealing the scale of shared challenges and collective strength.
2019 – The journey was formally recognized with the registration of Nyanam Widows Rising in Kenya.
Our Impact
Our Partners
Our Partners
Join Our Mission
At Nyanam Widows Rising, we believe lasting change happens when people and organizations come together to restore dignity, opportunity, and hope.
Whether you are an individual looking to support our work, or an organization interested in partnership, we invite you to walk this journey with us
Please tell us who you are and how you would like to get involved.