Wezesha Women And Youth Initiative (WWAYI)

is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women and youth by breaking down systemic barriers to education, health, and opportunity. Too often, girls and young women face obstacles that limit their potential; we work to change that.

Through education, essential resources, and holistic support for mental and reproductive health, we promote gender equity, sustainable development, and lasting resilience. While our core programs operate in Kenya, our PATH-WWAYI program in the U.S. expands this mission globally—supporting refugee and immigrant students as they navigate new beginnings.

Our programs create safe, dignified pathways for women and youth to learn, heal, and thrive:

OUR MISSION

To we empower women and youth by addressing systemic barriers to literacy including education, health, and economic opportunities. Through community-driven programs, we foster resilience, amplify voices, and create equitable pathways for sustainable and inclusive development.

OUR VISION

A just and inclusive society where systemic barriers no longer limit the potential of women and youth. A world where women and youth are empowered, included, and equipped to lead healthy, educated, and self-determined lives—free from inequality and poised to drive generational change.

  • Elimu Dada (Kenya) -  We equip underage mothers with the resources to return to school and rebuild their futures. Through scholarships, childcare, therapy, mentorship, and stigma reduction, we reintegrate young mothers into education and  empower them thrive.

  • 💛Repro-Mental Program (Kenya) - Addresses the critical intersection of mental and reproductive health for adolescents facing stigma, early motherhood, or gender-based violence. Through counseling, peer support, hygiene kits, and health education, the program reduces stigma, fosters resilience, and creates safe spaces equipping young people, especially girls, to make informed choices, continue their education, and thrive.

  • Kemi-Zola program (Kenya)- provides holistic support for grieving families who have experienced the loss of a child due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. By offering financial support, counseling, peer groups, and resources, this program helps families navigate their grief with dignity and hope.

  • Path-WWAYI (USA) - Provides essential off-campus support for international and refugee students, addressing challenges such as academic integration, cultural adaptation, legal assistance, and mental well-being. This initiative bridges gaps in housing support, employment readiness, financial literacy, and access to community resources to ensure these students thrive in their new environment.

  • Tipet Girls (Kenya)- Empower vulnerable girls in underserved pastoralist communities with food, shelter, education, and health support—including menstrual and reproductive care—while fostering safe, dignified learning, trauma-informed care, and community partnerships that protect against early marriage and gender-based violence and create pathways to leadership and opportunities to thrive.

WWAYI’s Impact, and How We Make a Difference.

What Our Community Say About Us


  • “The Elimu Dada program didn’t just empower me return to school—it gave me the confidence to dream big for myself and my child. I’m now in college and building a future I never thought possible.”

    — Volda, Program Beneficiary

  • “As a teacher, I’ve seen how the Repro-Mental Health Program has changed the way my students approach their well-being. They are more open about their challenges and eager to learn about mental and reproductive health.”

    — Madam Mercy, Local Educator

  • “Before receiving hygiene products from WWAYI, I would miss school during my period because I couldn’t afford supplies. Now, I don’t have to worry about falling behind in class.”

    —Milka , Student

  • “The Kemi-Zola Project was a lifeline during the hardest time of our lives. The counseling sessions and financial support helped us grieve while managing practical needs.”

    — Grace and Musa, Beneficiary Family

  • Before attending WWAYI’s mental health workshops, I never understood how important it was to talk about my struggles. The Repro-Mental Health Program changed my life—I now have the confidence to seek help and support my peers who are facing similar challenges."

    – Kevin, Youth Tournament Participant

Spotlight of the month!

Repro- Mental Health Program

Lack of basic hygiene products forces many girls to miss school, increasing their vulnerability. Your support helps them stay in school, maintain their dignity, and build a brighter future.

        Every $19 provides 1 girl with a hygiene kit.

             Goal: 5,500 girls by the end of the year!

How You Can Help

$190 → Supports 10 girls with hygiene kits

$95 → Supports 5 girls with hygiene kits

$38 → Supports 2 girls with hygiene kits

$19 → Supports 1 girl with a hygiene kit

One kit. One girl. One step closer to change.