Survivor & community stories Archives - Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW)

Inkampaani Women Group Takes the Lead in End-FGM/C Campaigns at the Community Level.

Posted on: Wed, Nov 19, 2025 | 4:31 pm

This is a testament to how a group of women in ‘Inkampaani’ village in Narok East came together, bound by one goal—to protect girls and young women from FGM/C. Through innovation and unwavering resilience, they empowered each other and set a powerful example of grassroots leadership and sustainable change.

She turned her pain into purpose – And her voice became her community’s alarm bell

Posted on: Thu, Oct 9, 2025 | 11:15 pm

“In our community, when you give birth to a child with any kind of disability, they are considered a moron.” These are the first words Alice, a community activist and COVAW-trained paralegal from Narok County, says as she begins her story, a story that still shakes her voice six years later.

The Jounrney of Ewang’an CBO from a small grantee to a medium grantee

Posted on: Thu, Sep 19, 2024 | 4:38 pm

This is the journey of Ewang’an CBO, which was promoted from a small grantee to a medium grantee based on merit. This advancement was made possible through the mentorship of COVAW, which empowered them to be eligible for more funding and expand their impact on community rights, women’s empowerment, and education. Their focus includes the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).