Our Gender Equality Plan
Empowering Women, Nourishing Communities
Why Our Gender Equality Plan Matters
At the Association of Women in Agriculture Kenya (AWAK), gender equality is not just a policy;it is one of the foundation of our mission. Our Gender Equality Plan is a strategic roadmap designed to move beyond participation toward true empowerment. For AWAK, achieving gender equality is essential to driving sustainable agriculture and economic resilience. This plan codifies our dedication to transparency, leadership, and resource equity, ensuring that the women we serve remain at the heart of Kenya’s agricultural future.
Work-Life Balance
Implementing flexible internal policies to address and reduce the burden of unpaid care work.
Equitable Recruitment
Committing to 50/50 gender representation across all hiring panels and leadership selection.
Safe & Dignified Environment
Ensuring a zero-tolerance culture for harassment with robust, transparent reporting systems
Gender-Inclusive Programming
Deeply embedding gender equity into the design of every food security and climate initiative
Economic Empowerment
Transforming women farmers from subsistence producers into leaders of profitable agribusiness
Fair Market Access
Facilitating equitable market linkages to ensure women receive true value for their agricultural produce
Leadership Excellence
Actively elevating women into executive roles within AWAK and our partner cooperatives
Accountable Transparency
Conducting regular gender audits to maintain the highest standards of integrity for our donors.
This Gender Equality Plan is developed in alignment with the European Union’s requirements for institutional gender equality (GEP compliance)