Wezesha Women And Youth Initiative (WWAYI)

empowers 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 comprehensive mental and reproductive health support, we promote gender equity, resilience and sustainable development. While our core programs operate in Kenya, PATH-WWAYI in the U.S. supports refugee and immigrant students navigating new beginnings.

Across all programs, we prioritize women and girls, serve communities facing systemic inequities and partner with local leaders, schools, churches and families to ensure sustainability and ownership. WWAYI creates safe, dignified pathways for women and youth to learn, heal and thrive—fostering long-term well-being, independence and self-sufficiency.

OUR MISSION

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

OUR VISION

A society where women and youth are empowered and included, free from systemic barriers—able to lead healthy, educated, and self-determined lives, and equipped to drive lasting generational change.

               Our Programs at a glance.

  • Elimu Dada (Kenya) -  We support adolescent mothers who have dropped out due to pregnancy in returning to school and rebuilding their futures through scholarships, childcare, therapy, mentorship and stigma reduction—empowering them to thrive.

  • Repro-Mental Program (Kenya) -  Provides high-impact, school-based reproductive and mental health education with hygiene product distribution to reduce absenteeism, promote dignity, strengthen retention and address stigma, trauma and preventable health challenges among vulnerable youth.

  • Kemi-Zola program (Kenya)-A family-centered program that provides grief counseling and financial support to families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss.

  • Path-WWAYI (USA) -Based in Pittsburgh, PATH-WWAYI supports immigrant, refugee and international students through culturally responsive navigation services that promote integration, legal guidance, adaptation and mental well-being.

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

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