About Us
ABOUT US
An inclusive society where Deaf persons enjoy equal rights and opportunities.
Federation of Deaf Women Empowerment Network (FEDWEN KENYA) is a feminist organization registered as a Civil Society Organisation based in Kenya. We work with communities of Deaf adolescent girls and young women, Deaf Youth, and Parents of Deaf children.
Since FEDWEN was founded, we have prioritized building a strong grassroots presence that aims at providing and advocating for Deaf centered, Deaf inclusive platforms that allow for room to represent, articulate, advocate, and lobby for recognition and implementation of the rights of Deaf communities in Kenya.
We have a special interest in the areas of health, gender, human rights, and social justice for the Deaf community.
HEALTH
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Services.
GENDER
Gender-Based Violence.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Social and Economic Empowerment.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Inclusive Governance.
- I AM NOT FREE WHILE ANY WOMAN IS UNFREE, EVEN WHEN HER SHACKLES ARE VERY DIFFERENT FROM MY OWN
- THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SINGLE-ISSUE STRUGGLE BECAUSE WE DO NOT LIVE SINGLE-ISSUE LIVES
As a Civil Society, the organization is founded on strong principles of feminism and cross-movement organizing and collaboration to foster partnerships that create long-term investment in the vulnerable Deaf populations in Kenya through community organizing, capacity strengthening, and empowerment