Jiwo Mwanadada Foundation, founded by Beatrice Amondi under the patronage of PS Dr. Raymond Omollo, is transforming lives in Kisumu County and beyond through women empowerment, education, health, environmental conservation, and advocacy against gender-based violence. A movement where compassion meets action and women rise to build thriving communities.
Every so often, we come across organizations that do more than respond to problems, they rewrite stories. Jiwo Mwanadada Foundation is one of those movements that remind us that true change begins when compassion meets action.
Jiwo Mwanadada Foundation was founded by Beatrice Amondi under the Patronage of PS Dr. Raymond Omollo. Together, these two champions have built a movement rooted in compassion, empowerment, and the belief that when women rise, communities flourish.
Their vision was simple yet profound, to create a space where women could be seen, heard, and supported. From its humble beginnings in Kisumu County, the foundation has grown into a powerful force for transformation, touching lives through programs that promote economic empowerment, education, health, and environmental conservation.
Under Beatrice Amondi’s leadership, Jiwo Mwanadada Foundation has become a voice for the voiceless, reaching widows, single mothers, and young women who had long been overlooked by society. Through mentorship and training, and business support, these women are discovering new strength and purpose, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.
Dr. Raymond Omollo’s unwavering support and guidance as Patron have provided strategic direction and credibility, helping the foundation strengthen partnerships with both local and national stakeholders.
His passion for sustainable development and community driven impact has played a key role in ensuring that every initiative not only uplifts individuals but also builds long term systems of change.
Together, their combined efforts have birthed programs that blend compassion with practicality, from empowering women to start businesses, to promoting health awareness, to leading environmental campaigns that restore both land and livelihoods.
At the heart of it all lies one unshakable truth: when you invest in people, especially women, you invest in the future.
The name Mwanadada carries a deep message, sisterhood, strength, and shared hope. It speaks of women standing for one another, of dignity restored, and of communities rising from the inside out. At its core, the foundation believes that when you empower a woman, you don’t just change her life, you transform an entire generation.
Empowering Women, Building Communities
In a society where many women still face barriers to economic independence, Jiwo Mwanadada Foundation steps in to bridge the gap. The foundation works closely with women’s groups across Kisumu County, from Nyakach to Muhoroni, to Seme and beyond offering training, mentorship, and access to resources that allow them to start and sustain small businesses.
It’s about giving women the tools to build their own tables, not just waiting to be invited to one. Whether it’s supporting groups with start up equipment like chairs for hire, Blow Dryers and Salon equipment, Computers and and sewing Machines to local Technical institutions providing skills in agribusiness and financial literacy, the foundation focuses on long term empowerment rather than short term aid.
When a woman learns to earn, manage, and grow her income, she gains more than financial freedom she finds her voice, her confidence, and her influence in her family and community.
Health, Hope, and Wholeness
Empowerment means little if health is neglected. Jiwo Mwanadada Foundation understands that access to healthcare is not a privilege it’s a right.
Through medical outreach programs and partnerships with local healthcare providers, promotion of Government health initiatives like SHA, the foundation has organized medical camps for widows and vulnerable women, ensuring that they receive essential care, screenings, and health education. These moments are more than just medical checkups, they are acts of love and dignity.
Behind every face that receives care is a story of resilience, women who have endured pain in silence now finding comfort, support, and hope through the compassion extended by others.
Education: Lighting Paths for the Next Generation
Education remains one of the strongest weapons against poverty. Jiwo Mwanadada Foundation invests in young girls, ensuring that lack of school fees, menstrual supplies, or mentorship never stands in the way of their future.
Through community engagement, the foundation helps families understand the value of keeping girls in school, while also providing the necessary support to make that possible. A girl with education is a future leader, and each one empowered today becomes the light for another tomorrow.
Climate Action and Environmental Stewardship
True empowerment is holistic, it cares for both people and the planet. Jiwo Mwanadada Foundation integrates environmental conservation into its programs, encouraging women’s groups and youth to participate in tree planting initiatives.
The simple act of planting a tree becomes a declaration of faith in the future, a reminder that caring for creation is part of caring for one another. The foundation’s climate action projects not only promote sustainability but also open up new income opportunities through agribusiness and Eco-friendly ventures.
Standing Against Gender-Based Violence
Empowerment is not complete without safety. Jiwo Mwanadada Foundation recognizes that gender based violence (GBV) remains one of the greatest threats to the dignity and freedom of women. Behind every act of abuse lies a story that could have been prevented a woman who needed to be seen, heard, and supported.
Through community dialogues, awareness campaigns, and empowerment programs, the foundation is helping change the narrative around GBV. By teaching both women and men about respect, equality, and emotional health, the foundation is breaking cultural and social cycles that have allowed abuse to thrive in silence.
Economic empowerment also plays a vital role in this fight. When women have access to income and education, they are less vulnerable to abuse and dependency. Jiwo Mwanadada Foundation continues to stand alongside survivors, offering them a safe space to rebuild confidence and find hope again.
Every workshop, mentorship session, and community conversation becomes a platform to remind society that violence against women is not just a women’s issue it’s a human issue.
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