Behind the Scenes (BtS ) Youth Researchers Data Analysis Training Workshop – June 24–27, 2025
During the ICRW Youth Researcher Training Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, Dr. Linet Arisa, PI Kenya, facilitated a hands-on session on quantitative data analysis. She introduced key concepts and guided participants through practical STATA training using real project datasets covering descriptive statistics, regression, and hypothesis testing. The session strengthened participants’ ability to conduct evidence-based research by […]
Final Stakeholder Validation Workshop on the National Care Policy Conference Report – 15 July 2025, Mövenpick Hotel, Kenya
Kizito Wangalwa, Director of Committees and Programs at the Council of Governors, emphasized the vital role of county governments in adopting and implementing the Care Framework. He affirmed his thorough review, commended its integration, and called for clear roles, strong county commitment, adequate resources, and alignment with devolved governance for effective rollout. Elizabeth Obanda recognized the […]
Technical Working Group (TWG) on the care policy was held June 23-25 at Semara Hotel,Machakos
Participants of the Technical Working Group on the National Care Policy pose for a group photo during the three-day convening held from 23 to 25 June 2025 at Semara Hotel, Machakos.The meeting formed part of the broader policy development process aimed at refining Kenya’s draft National Care Policy. Through technical dialogue and cross-sector collaboration, the […]
Comprehensive Data Analysis Training Workshop
Dr. Linet Arisa leads a session on quantitative data analysis during the ICRW Youth Researcher Training Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya. She introduced core concepts and guided participants through hands-on STATA training, including descriptive statistics, regression, and hypothesis testing using real project datasets. Her facilitation bridged theory with practice, strengthening participants’ capacity to carry out evidence-based […]
Stakeholder Sensitization Workshop on the National Care Policy – June 17, 2025, Mövenpick Hotel, Nairobi · Convened by the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action (SDGAA), ICRW, and UN- Women Kenya
Key stakeholders gathered for the Stakeholder Sensitization Workshop on the National Care Policy, held on June 17, 2025, at Mövenpick Hotel, Nairobi. Pictured from left: Dr. Joy Kiiru (The Gates Foundation), Dr. Eliud Mutwiri (Director, Gender – SDGAA), Grace Wasike (Director, Social Economic Empowerment – SDGAA), Moses Ivuto (Secretary Administration – SDGAA), Evelyn Opondo (Regional […]
Women-Led Climate Solutions: The Untapped Potential
Women in Africa are disproportionately affected by climate change, yet they are also pivotal agents of resilience and innovation. Despite comprising 80% of climate-displaced populations (UNEP, 2022), women receive less than 0.2% of global climate funding. ICRW Africa’s research highlights the urgent need to invest in women-led climate solutions. The Gender-Climate Nexus ICRW Africa’s Evidence-Based […]
 How Social Norms Shape Women’s Economic Opportunities
Gender disparities in economic participation are deeply rooted in social norms that dictate traditional roles for men and women. Across sub-Saharan Africa, these norms often restrict women’s access to education, asset ownership, and leadership positions, perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality. The Role of Norms in Economic ExclusionStudies by the World Bank reveal that discriminatory […]
Why Africa’s Care Economy Is the Backbone of Development
The care economy—encompassing unpaid domestic work, childcare, elder care, and other household responsibilities—forms the invisible foundation of Africa’s socioeconomic development. Despite its critical role, care work remains undervalued, underpaid, and disproportionately shouldered by women. According to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), women in Africa contribute an estimated 40 billion hours annually to […]
