Welcome To Tharaka Women Welfare Programme
- Email: info@tharakawomen.org
- Phone: +254 112 378 324
- Gatunga, Tharaka Nithi.
Introduced in 1996, ARP offers a culturally respectful alternative to FGM, preserving the significance of traditional rites while eliminating physical harm. Over 8,000 girls have graduated from this program, gaining knowledge in reproductive health, human rights, and life skills.
In partnership with the Women’s Global Education Project, this initiative provides scholarships and mentorship to vulnerable girls, enabling them to pursue education and avoid early marriages. To date, 162 girls have graduated, with over 300 currently enrolled.
The Sister Read Program nurtures a culture of reading among young girls and boys, providing mentorship, access to books, and guided discussions that build confidence, improve literacy, and empower participants to pursue education and leadership roles while fostering unity and personal growth.
The TWWP offers boys a safe circumcision experience, paired with mentorship on life skills, FGM awareness, and fostering respectful, collaborative relationships with girls.
Since 2009, TWWP has empowered over 1,000 women through adult literacy classes, enhancing their ability to participate in community development and improve their livelihoods.
We empowers communities by addressing SGBV, FGM, peer education, health, hygiene, and women’s leadership through expert-led training and community mobilization.
It provides access to books, digital resources, and ICT training to community members in rural Kenya, equipping them with knowledge and digital skills that enhance literacy, promote lifelong learning, create employment opportunities, and bridge the digital divide while fostering community empowerment and development.
