We measure progress through dignity restored, livelihoods launched, and communities mobilized against violence.
Every woman trained, every VSLA group formed, and every survivor supported represents a step toward safer, more resilient communities where women lead.
75+
Women trained in financial literacy
25
Women equipped with tailoring skills
4
Active VSLA groups sustaining savings
22
Community awareness campaigns conducted
Safe spaces
For GBV survivors to access support and peer healing
Community-led
Solutions protecting and empowering women
Our achievements
Highlights from DEVIOW's journey
Financial literacy
Trained over 75 women in financial literacy and business management.
VSLA growth
Established 4 active VSLA groups improving women's financial inclusion.
Tailoring & dressmaking
Equipped 25 women with tailoring skills now supplying garments to local markets.
Safe spaces
Created safe spaces for GBV survivors to access support and peer healing.
Community advocacy
Conducted 22 community awareness campaigns on women's rights, protection, and empowerment.
Community voice
"I can provide for my daughters and mentor others."
Asha joined the Livelihoods Program after leaving an abusive relationship. Today she runs a tailoring business, mentors newcomers, and keeps her daughters in school through VSLA savings.
Her story mirrors dozens of DEVIOW graduates who pair economic skills with leadership roles to protect others from violence.
Graduates mentor the next cohort of trainees
Photo Gallery
Snapshots from DEVIOW initiatives
Our gallery celebrates the resilience of refugee women, girls, and children leading transformation in Kakuma and Kalobeyei.
Women, men, and community leaders gather for GBV awareness and community mobilization in Kakuma, building collective understanding of rights and protection.
Women learn professional tailoring and dressmaking in structured workshops, gaining income-generating skills for sustainable livelihoods.
Participants practice hands-on tailoring techniques, developing professional craftsmanship to launch microenterprises and earn income.
Experienced mentors guide women through tailoring curriculum with personalized support, ensuring skill mastery and business readiness.
Young girls receive tailoring training alongside adult women, building youth engagement and creating a pipeline of skilled entrepreneurs.
The DEVIOW team and community leaders stand united, representing refugee-led empowerment and solidarity in defying violence against women.
Women maintain detailed VSLA records, documenting contributions and ensuring transparency and accountability in savings groups.
Community members record financial transactions with precision, building financial literacy and trust within VSLA groups.
Women gather in circle formation to record savings contributions, embodying the spirit of community solidarity and collective financial growth.
Members contribute regularly to their VSLA groups, building financial discipline and creating safety nets for emergencies and opportunities.
Women engage in open dialogue circles, sharing experiences and insights to build community awareness on GBV prevention and healing.
The VSLA circle brings women together for transparent financial discussions, fostering trust, leadership, and economic agency.
Women analyze and discuss their group's financial performance, developing critical skills in money management and economic decision-making.
Women gather in safe spaces to share stories, provide peer support, and build collective healing from violence and trauma.
How we measure change
Trust, data, and accountability drive our learning loops
Survivor-centered data
Consent-based case tracking ensures women choose what information is collected and how it is used to improve services.
Community scorecards
Quarterly dialogues gather feedback from youth, men, and elders on safety, prevention, and service quality.
Partner coordination
We align with humanitarian actors to prevent duplication, close referral gaps, and advocate for systemic change.
Partners and Supporters
Community partners helping us reach more women
We work with local and refugee-led organizations to strengthen our protection, livelihoods, and community outreach work in Kakuma and Kalobeyei.
Amahoro Coalition
Supporting protection networks and survivor-centered pathways in the camps.
Volunteers Service Overseers (VSO)
Partnering on volunteer-led community education and refugee inclusion programs.
Kalobeyei Women Handcraft Cooperative
Championing income generation, craftsmanship, and economic dignity for women.
Kakuma Kalobeyei Refugees Inclusive Nexus (KKRIN)
Joining efforts to promote inclusion, advocacy, and refugee-led leadership.