Self-Help Group Approach (SHGA)
This is a community empowerment model that builds women’s capacity socially, economically, and politically through targeted capacity-building initiatives. The project primarily supports vulnerable women categorized as the poorest of the poor.
The process begins with forming Self-Help Groups (SHGs) of 15-20 women from the same background. These groups undergo structured weekly training covering nine modules, with one module addressed each week.
A concept where women’s capacity is built socially, economically and politically. As the SHGs mature, they combine to form a Cluster Level Association (CLA), consisting of 8-10 SHGs and representing 160-200 empowered women. CLAs amplify the women's collective voice and expand their access to community opportunities. SHG members also take/borrow loans to meet their household needsIn the final stage, several CLAs (typically 8-20) come together to establish a Federation, completing the three-tier People’s Institution framework. These Federations focus on addressing national issues and represent 1,600-2,000 empowered women.
The project has also led to formation of Children Groups (CGs) which are small groups of 15–25 children who meet regularly, similar to SHGs, to learn, play, and engage in activities that strengthen their confidence, knowledge, and life skills.
They provide children with a platform to express themselves, participate in matters affecting them, and promote their rights to education, protection, participation, and development.
Through storytelling, drama, songs, role plays, games, sports, and peer-to-peer support, CGs nurture leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity among children.
Linked to SHGs, these groups not only create awareness on issues such as child labor, early marriage, and school dropout but also empower children to stay in school, take responsibility, and grow into confident leaders who can resist harmful practices.
NOTABLE IMPACTS SO FAR
Socio-economic Impact
- Self Help Groups formed -144
- Cluster Level Association formed -10
- Number of children that gain from the project -5,529
- Number of women who directly benefit from SHG -2,738
- capital generated across all SHGs - Ksh. 4,266,803
- Amount of savings - Ksh. 2,415,246
- Total loans issued - Ksh. 21,740,327
- Total loans repaid - Ksh.16,112,412
- Number of women with businesses -2,304
- Number of women that are now trainers -11
- Children groups formed - 8
Social Impact
- Empowerment of Women that has led to confidence and respect which is seen when women participate in community activities and foster mutual respect.
- Economic Independence has transformed their lives through SHGs by starting small businesses, gaining financial independence, and improving their social standing.
- Strengthened Social Bonds, SHG members actively support each other during times of hardship, as seen in the unity shown after the death of members and the fire incident.
- Community recognition, women are no longer seen as dependent but as contributors to community welfare and economic growth.
- Resilience during challenges, despite setbacks such as funeral, harsh weather disrupting the meetings, SHGs/CLAs demonstrate resilience and commitment to their goals
About Us
A women led organization in Kenya working across the counties of Kenya in changing the lives of women. WWANC was started in 2011 to bring change in the society by empowering women socially, economically and politically while mitigating effects of climate change.
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