The Nation Kenya quoted Landesa Sr. Land Tenure Specialist Dr. Robert Wayumba about why securing land rights for women who are disabled is essential for their wellbeing, economic growth, and overall social stability.
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Africa’s forests and natural areas are an indispensable collective resource. Capably stewarded by the communities that have called these areas home for centuries, these forests can continue to ensure livelihoods while serving as a bulwark against climate change.
Meet Catherine Macharia, Landesa’s Project Manager, Africa based in Nairobi, Kenya. Catherine started working for Landesa in 2023.
THE NATION — Landesa Kenya Program Director Shadrack Ouma Omondi was quoted in an article about ensuring women’s voices are heard in the fight against climate change.
Landesa Kenya land tenure specialist Rachel Dinda was interviewed about meaningful inclusion of women in land governance. “‘Through systemic change’ steered by the government and non-state actors, gears will change in favour of women.”
We are pleased to share Landesa’s 2023 Annual Report with you. At Landesa, we are honored to have assisted 720 million people in just the past five years on a path toward equitable and secure land rights. These rights lay the groundwork for women advocating for gender justice, Indigenous Peoples protecting their forests and cultures, and coastal communities mitigating and adapting to climate change. Secure land rights are an assurance for the future—offering peace of mind and the ability to use your land to shape your destiny. With strong rights to your land, you can fill in the blank with what land means to you.
Meet Rachel Dinda, Landesa’s Land Tenure Specialist based in Nairobi, Kenya. Rachel began working for Landesa in 2022.
Learn more about Susan Waruhiu, a Program Coordinator based in Nairobi, Kenya. Susan began working for Landesa in 2022.
Landesa research was quoted in an article about centering women in climate decision making and shifting discriminatory norms that hinder women from accessing land.
The Stand for Her Land campaign was profiled by The Nation in a piece about current movements in Africa to safeguard women’s rights.