Women Empowerment Networking and Development Organisation (WENDO) is a women-led charity dedicated to empowering women and girls and transforming the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable and marginalised communities in Kenya. We believe that when women are given dignified opportunities, they thrive, and in turn, create lasting change for their families, communities and future generations.
The word WENDO reflects our values: 'love' in the Kamba language and 'visitor' in Luo. Guided by these meanings, we approach our work with humility, recognising that we are not experts over the communities we serve, but partners who walk alongside them. As visitors, we act with intention, contributing with respect, compassion and a deep commitment to meaningful impact.
Inspired by the lived experiences of our trustees, who have witnessed the realities faced by women in resource-limited settings, we are driven to challenge inequality and close the gaps that continue to disadvantage women and girls.
Recognising the vital role women play in households and communities, WENDO champions gender equality and delivers practical, sustainable solutions through strong partnerships, especially for women and girls living in poverty.
Our Shared Mission
Across all our stakeholders, we are united with partners in a shared mission to walk alongside women and girls, working collaboratively to design and implement context-appropriate solutions that build on their strengths, capacities and potential while restoring their dignity.
We are also committed to fostering strong networks of women - creating supportive spaces where skills, knowledge and resources are shared to uplift one another and drive lasting change.

Our Core Values
Here are WENDO, we uphold 5 core values across everything we do. They are....
DIGNITY
We treat every individual with respect and honour, recognising their inherent worth regardless of background, role or circumstance.
COMPASSION
We approach others and deliver our services with empathy and kindness, especially in times of need or difficulty.
INTEGRITY
We act with honesty, transparency and accountability in all our interactions.
EQUALITY
WENDO believes in fairness and inclusivity, ensuring everyone has access to the same opportunities and is treated without bias or discrimination.
RESILIENCE
We work together across boundaries, valuing diverse perspectives and shared goals.

Meet The WENDO Team
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