In celebration of International Deaf Awareness Week, KWFT partnered with Free a Girl’s World Network in an empowering event held in Rongo. This is one of the 19 branches that KWFT serves in Eastern Nyanza. Free a Girl’s World Network is an NGO that promotes the well-being and empowerment of girls, young women, and gender-diverse individuals with disabilities in Kenya. The event, aimed to spotlight the challenges faced by the deaf community and advocate for their inclusion in every aspect of society
The event themed ‘Building Communities Inclusive for All’ was hosted at Kuja Primary and Secondary School for the Deaf in Rongo starting on September 16th and is set to run to 19th 2024 with various activities lined up. Joining the chief guest Migori County deputy Commissioner Mr. George Matundura were other institutions such as Kenya Institute of Special Education, Migori County Coordinator of The National Council for Persons with Disabilities, Kenya Forest Service (KFS), Light for the World and various trainers in the medical and legal professions. KWFT was represented by a team from Rongo led by the Regional Manager Eastern Nyanza, Charles Odingo.
KWFT participated in the event to demonstrate its unwavering support for the cause. Speaking at the event Charles Odingo reaffirmed KWFT’s commitment to advancing financial inclusion and economic empowerment to communities.
The stakeholders participated in a tree-planting activity, where they planted 200 out of the 4,300 trees donated by KFS as part of their commitment to environmental conservation.
With a presence in 45 counties across Kenya, KWFT continues to extend its reach to support women and girls from all walks of life, reinforcing the belief that every individual, regardless of ability, deserves equal opportunities.