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Women in Energy

  • May 6, 2025
Women in Energy AWEIK’s Women in Energy Program is a flagship initiative promoting a gender-inclusive energy transition and climate action in Kenya. The program empowers women to become leaders in the clean energy sector through skills development, access to finance, and policy advocacy. Key Focus Areas: 1. Clean Cooking Solutions…
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17 Dec 19

Mine To Market Initiative

Mine To Market Initiative Africa is a leading supplier of gold and gemstones, exporting these precious resources across the globe for beneficiation. However, the future of Africa’s gemstone industry depends on ethically sourced and responsibly mined gemstones that appeal to socially conscious consumers who care about the provenance and production…
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17 Dec 19

Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship

Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship AWEIK’s Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship program empowers artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), especially women, with essential business skills to sustainably manage their mining operations. Over the past three years, AWEIK has mobilized women mining groups across counties, increasing participation and interest in the ASM sector through…
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17 Dec 19

Occupational, Environmental, Health, and Safety (OEHS) in Mining

Occupational, Environmental, Health, and Safety (OEHS) in Mining Mining is one of the most hazardous employment sectors globally, despite efforts in many countries to implement and maintain occupational safety and health measures. The toll of death, injury, and disease remains alarmingly high among mine workers. Without effective OEHS measures, the…
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16 Dec 19

Sexual Gender Based Violence

Sexual Gender Based Violence AWEIK is committed to addressing the pervasive issue of violence against women (VAWG) in Kenya’s artisanal mining sector. Through targeted training programs, AWEIK equips women and men artisanal miners from key mining counties with the knowledge and tools to advocate for the prevention of SGBV and…
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15 Dec 19

Value Addition

Value Addition Value addition is vital for the sustainability of Kenya’s gemstone sector and the prosperity of its miners. Recognizing the knowledge gap among artisanal and small-scale (ASM) gemstone miners, AWEIK has stepped in to empower them through targeted training programs designed to address these challenges. The program provides knowledge…
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14 Dec 19

AWEIK Mentorship Programme (AMP)

AWEIK Mentorship Programme (AMP) Kenya’s energy and extractives industry is rapidly evolving, driven by new laws, technological advancements, and an increasing presence of women entering this traditionally male-dominated sector. However, the industry still lacks a structured mentorship program tailored specifically to female students and young professionals looking to establish or…
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05 Dec 19

Fair For All Program – Oxfam

Fair For All Program – Oxfam FAIR for ALL is a transformative initiative aimed at achieving fundamental, systemic change by redefining the roles of the state and the market. The project’s overarching goal is to strengthen civil society, enabling it to create spaces and mobilize communities across regions to demand…
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05 Dec 19

WORTH Program: Empowering Women Artisanal Miners Through Financial Inclusion

WORTH Program: Empowering Women Artisanal Miners Through Financial Inclusion The WORTH Program is a transformative initiative designed to empower artisanal miners in Taita Taveta and Kwale Counties by providing them with financial literacy, access to credit, and sustainable income-generating opportunities. Implemented by AWEIK in partnership with Pact Inc., the program…
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