01 · Climate
Our work · 04
Advocacy, Peace & Community Wellbeing
Healthy, peaceful communities where everyone — especially women — can speak up and be heard.
Context
Why this matters in Laikipia
Wellbeing in Laikipia depends on more than income. Access to health information and services, safety at home and in the community, and good relations between neighbours all matter.
In dry seasons, competition over water and pasture can strain relationships in parts of the county. Women often play quiet but powerful roles in keeping the peace and rebuilding trust.
Advocacy means helping community concerns reach the people and institutions who can act on them — and making sure women’s perspectives are part of that conversation.
Activities
What the work involves
The kinds of activities this area of work focuses on. Details vary by community and season.
Community dialogue
Bringing people together to talk through shared concerns and find common ground.
Community health awareness
Sharing practical health and wellbeing information with women and families.
Raising community voices
Helping women and communities bring local issues to the attention of decision-makers.
Connecting people to support
Pointing community members towards existing health, legal and support services.
Audience
Who it is for
- Women, families and community groups
- Local leaders, peace committees and community institutions
- Health, peace-building and rights-based partners
Implementation
How we work
Safety first
Activities are designed to avoid putting anyone at risk.
Listening across differences
Dialogue works when every side feels heard.
Evidence-based advocacy
We raise issues backed by what communities actually report.
Refer, don’t replace
We connect people to qualified services rather than offering services we are not equipped to give.
Evidence & outcomes
What we measure
Verified results pending
Results will be published once verified
We do not publish figures until they have been checked. As evidence becomes available, this section will report on:
- Community dialogues and awareness sessions held
- Issues raised with local decision-makers, and responses received
- Participants’ feedback on safety, health knowledge and relationships
- Referrals made to existing support services
Gallery
From the field
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Photographs of this work will appear here once approved by LAWODA and the people pictured. For recent activity photos, visit our Facebook page (opens in a new tab).
FAQs
Common questions
Does LAWODA provide counselling or medical services?
No. We share information and help connect people to qualified health, legal and support services.
What should I do if someone is in danger?
If anyone is in immediate danger, contact the police on 999 or 112. Kenya’s free national gender-based violence helpline is 1195, and Childline Kenya can be reached on 116.
Can community members raise an issue with LAWODA?
Yes. Please contact us by phone, email or the contact form. Do not include sensitive personal details in online messages.
How can partners support this work?
Partners in health, peace-building and rights can support through expertise, materials or funding. Use the Partner With Us form to start a conversation.
Support peaceful, healthy communities
Partner with us to strengthen community wellbeing and women’s voice in Laikipia.
More of our work
02 · Food security
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security
03 · Leadership