Indigenous Women and Girls Initiative

BIBA Kenya convened with the County Government of Nandi to officially launch a transformative agroecology initiative. The partnership sets the stage for coordinated action to restore soils, strengthen farmer resilience & advance food sovereignty. #Agroecology #ProjectInception

Rosinah Mbenya, Country Coordinator of @PelumKenya and @ifoamorganics Board Member, is representing Kenya at BIOFACH in Nuremberg, Germany She joined the reflection roundtable meeting on African Organic and Agroecology Data and Statistics @fiblorg @RwandaRoam @pelum_uganda

Calling Community-Based Organizations! Are you working with adolescent girls and young women on sexual, reproductive and maternal health? Are you rooted in the community and passionate about youth voices, advocacy, and accountability? @rhnkorg is inviting CBOs in Samburu, West Pokot, Garissa, Tana River and Homabay to apply for a collaboration focused on systems change and community-led action. If this sounds like your work, we would love to hear from you. Apply and be part of shaping change where it matters most 👇🏾 Read more: rhnk.org/documents/supp… Application link: forms.gle/MCgU2WzKYTybuQ…

T𝐡e L𝐢l𝐨n𝐠w𝐞 𝐃e𝐜l𝐚r𝐚t𝐢o𝐧 𝐨n a𝐠r𝐨e𝐜o𝐥o𝐠y-b𝐚s𝐞d S𝐜h𝐨o𝐥 𝐚n𝐝 𝐂o𝐥l𝐞g𝐞 𝐦e𝐚l𝐬 We, the over 80 delegates from Kenya, Uganda and Malawi, including educators, school administrators, entrepreneurs, researchers, civil society organisations, development partners, and policy actors, convened in Lilongwe, Malawi, on 22nd January 2026, to deliberate on ‘Agroecology-based School and College Food Procurement Systems in East and Southern Africa’ We RECOGNIZE that school meal programmes across our three countries play a critical role in advancing nutrition, education, gender equality, social protection and local economic development, particularly for children from marginalized and food-insecure households. We further acknowledge that these programmes operate within complex and evolving contexts, shaped by climate change, rising food prices, environmental degradation, policy gaps, and structural inequalities. We note that: Malawi is implementing multi stakeholder school meals system, while confronting constraints related to agricultural productivity, procurement systems, and institutional coherence Uganda relies largely on community- and parent-led school feeding arrangements, in the absence of a comprehensive national policy, resulting in uneven access, nutritional disparities, and heavy burdens on households. Kenya has articulated strong policy ambitions through its National School Meals and Nutrition Strategy and emerging agroecology frameworks, yet continues to face challenges related to funding stability, climate shocks, and farmer–school coordination. Across all three countries, we recognize that women, youth, and other marginalized groups remain central to food production and preparation, yet continue to be underrepresented in decision-making and benefit-sharing within school food systems. Guided by the principles of agroecology, food sovereignty, participatory action research (PAR), and gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), we affirm that school meal programmes are strategic leverage points for transforming local food systems, strengthening resilience, and advancing social justice across Africa. READ THE FULL DECLARATION afsafrica.org/the-lilongwe-d…

We have formally signed an MoU for collaboration between IMPACT Kenya and @soipantuyafoundation which are two organizations with shared values of Indigenous Rights, Environmental Stewardship, Gender Equality and Collaborative Peace. This is a commitment to the shared vision of building a more inclusive society where the rights of Indigenous Peoples are protected and marginalized populations can thrive in dignity. Together, we are uniting our collective expertise and passion to address the underlying causes of social exclusion and poverty, for a journey of mutual learning and community-driven impact.

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How Indigenous Women are Combating Land Degradation in Remote Kenya africafeaturenetwork.com/how-indigenous…

Bringing Water Closer, Transforming Lives. Yesterday, We held a field day in Kwa Ngunzu community, Kitui West, to commission a solar-powered borehole constructed in partnership with GLS FFD Germany, a long-term & valued partner of SACDEP. Together, we are turning hope into action

📢 Applications are open for the Junior Scientist Program under the Germany– @CGIAR++ Science & Impact Hub. Get hands-on experience, mentorship and work with partners turning research into real-world impact. 🗓 Deadline: 15 Feb 2026 Apply:🔗 bit.ly/49eJdUb @giz_gmbh

🌟 Amazing Opportunity by CIVFUND 🌟 @CivFund_ is inviting girl-led and young feminist-led groups in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania to apply for the East African Girls and Young Feminist Fund, a powerful funding opportunity supporting feminist movements across East Africa. 🗓️ Deadline: 28 February 2026 ℹ️ Guidelines: civsourceafrica.com/s/EAYCG4-1.pdf ✍🏾 Apply online: CIVFUND.smartsimple.com @Zamara_fdn is proud to spotlight this opportunity and encourage eligible groups to apply. #ZamaraVoices

Effective policies and legislation are key to resilient agri-food systems and responsible natural resource management. Since 2021, the #SWMProgramme has supported access to statutory and customary laws through the Legal Hub, working with the Government of Zambia, local communities and Indigenous Peoples. Hear from CIFOR-ICRAF Director of Science, Robert Nasi:👉 bit.ly/4r5aTAS

From school yard to Living Lab! 🌿📚 We’re turning Perkerra Day Secondary into a hub for #Agroecology. Students are digging swales, planting food forests, and learning the circular economics of poultry & aquaculture. #ClimateAction #FoodSovereignty #IYRP2026 #IndigenousLeadership

Agroecology researchers, policymakers and practitioners have convened in Lusaka for the RAENS Annual Meeting, focused on strengthening agroecology strategies that inform policy and practice across Southern Africa. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4r1gOah @ccardesaa @YPARD #Agroecology #TreesPeoplePlanet

Are you a girl-led or young feminist-led group in Uganda, Kenya, or Tanzania? Apply to the East African Girls and Young Feminist Fund. 🗓️Deadline: 28 Feb 2026 ℹ️: civsourceafrica.com/s/EAYCG4-1.pdf ✍🏾Apply: CIVFUND.smartsimple.com 📌Alt: email form info@civsourcea.com #EastAfricaGirlsFund

KHEA Partners are heading to #BIOFACH2026! Our participation supports the KCOA Project focus on: 📚 Knowledge Mgt&Dissemination 💼 Entrepreneurship&Market Dev't 🤝 Networking&Linkages 📣 Policy&Advocacy 🛠️ Capacity Building Advancing credible&sustainable OA systems. #BIOFACH2026

Check out open submission opportunities from Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples 7genfund.submittable.com/submit

Before science, there was traditional knowledge. This knowledge guided how communities cared for wetlands for generations. Protecting wetlands means respecting that wisdom. Happy #WorldWetlandsDay 🔗: bit.ly/3qpJDje #WetlandsMatter

5️⃣ reasons why we need to protect these vital ecosystems 👇 #WorldWetlandsDay

Today is #WorldWetlandsDay This year’s theme recognises Indigenous & local knowledge passed down through generations. Wetlands hold centuries of wisdom on food, water & living with nature. Protecting wetlands means protecting this knowledge. #WetlandsMatter #TreesPeoplePlanet

14 days left for application for AWOLA Mentors and Mentees in Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Nigeria