Strengthening Women's Leadership amongst Security and Justice Institutions

in Kilifi and Kwale County

Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development (YOWPSUD) is a Non Governmental Organization established in 2010. YOWPSUD strives to promote sustainable peace, economic empowerment and social justice by enhancing meaningful participation of youth and women to realize their full potential.

Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development (YOWPSUD) is a non-governmental organization based in Kenya, dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through peacebuilding, governance, social justice, and sustainable development. Since 2010, YOWPSUD has worked to address systemic inequality by amplifying the voices of youth and women in decision-making spaces, promoting inclusive development, and building community resilience against violence and extremism.

The organization leads transformative programs in civic education, conflict prevention, trauma-informed community engagement, climate action, and economic empowerment, with a strong focus on cross-sector partnerships and public participation. Through locally-driven solutions, YOWPSUD continues to nurture changemakers who are shaping peaceful, just, and inclusive communities across Kenya’s coastal region and beyond.

Inclusive
Governance

Partners with local and national civil society organizations to deliver civic education programs on public participation and the electoral process.

Conflict & Peace
Building

Promote cohesion and co-existence dialogues among communities in conflict.

Climate Change
& Food Security

Sensitize communities and implements campaigns on environmental conservation for sustainable development.

Economic Empowerment

Build capacity of communities to sustainably exploit and market agricultural products.

Gender & GBV

Create awareness among rural communities on health concerns, the need for leading healthy lifestyles and the importance of seeking medical attention when required.

2010

1000+

Year Established

Projects Implemented

Nurtured Peace Ambassadors

Counties