NGEC–JICA Project
Eliminating Gender Based Violence Across Kenyan Counties
About the Project
Enhancement of County Governments' Responses on the Elimination of Gender Based Violence (GBV), strengthening institutional capacity, survivor-centred care, and community-level prevention systems across Kajiado, Machakos, and Nairobi counties to create safer environments for women and girls.
Key Outputs
Policy brief on GBV elimination
Community GBV prevention model documentation
Training materials for survivor-centred care
GBV service coordination frameworks
Impact on Special Interest Groups
Women at Risk
Safer livelihoods, solar lanterns, literacy, reduced exposure to violence
Girls & School Children
Counselling rooms, anti-GBV clubs, martial arts training, confidence to report harassment
GBV Survivors
Enhanced shelters, safer spaces, improved medical care
Community Leaders
1,000+ stakeholders trained on GBV response
Justice System Actors
GBV registry & dedicated court days improved case management
Change Achieved
Women & girls gained safer environments
Survivors accessed dignified services
Communities developed practical GBV prevention and response systems
About JICA
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is Japan's official development cooperation agency with a long-standing presence in Kenya, where it supports programmes that strengthen human security, social inclusion, and sustainable development. In alignment with NGEC's mandate, JICA's work includes initiatives to prevent and respond to gender based violence, empower women and girls, build institutional capacity, and promote inclusive community engagement. JICA partners with government entities, civil society, and local stakeholders to integrate gender equality principles into education, health, and community systems, helping to create safer, more equitable opportunities for all Kenyans.
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