About Us
Learn about our journey, mission, and the dedicated team working to empower rural women in Kenya.
Our Story
Established in 2010 and officially registered in 2011, the Rural Women Network (RWN) is a grassroots, women-led organization committed to empowering rural women and girls in Kenya.
RWN fosters economic resilience, climate adaptation, and gender equality, amplifying the voices of grassroots women—including smallholder agricultural producers, Indigenous women, widows, the elderly, and community health volunteers.
Operating in marginalized and arid/semi-arid regions such as Kajiado, Narok, and Laikipia counties, RWN addresses systemic challenges like food insecurity, economic marginalization, and cultural barriers.
Through community-driven solutions, the network enhances women's capacity to participate in decision-making, influence policies, and build sustainable livelihoods via climate-smart agriculture, cooperative societies, enterprise development, and advocacy.
Today, we proudly serve over 5,000 rural women across 3 counties in Kenya, providing them with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to achieve food security, economic independence, and sustainable livelihoods.
Our Mission
To build the capacity of rural grassroots women on Climate Smart and Conservation Agriculture, mitigate food, nutrition, and economic insecurity, and enhance livelihoods. We seek to address sustainable production in the face of climate change.
Our Vision
A distinguished network positioning rural women and girls as equal citizens in the economic, political, and social sustainable development of their communities.
Our Values
- • Inclusivity
- • Integrity
- • Accountability
- • Equality
- • Teamwork
- • Professionalism
Project Implementation Committee
Meet the dedicated leaders driving our mission forward
Pauline Kariuki
Executive Director
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Title One
Awards & Recognition
Honors received for our commitment to rural women's empowerment
End FGM Campaign
2025
Climate Action Leadership Award
2024
SDG 6 - Clean Water & Sanitation
2023
Excellence in Women Empowerment Award 2023
2023
Best Rural Development NGO
2022
Innovation in Agriculture Award
2021
Our Journey
Key milestones in our mission to transform rural communities
African Leafy Vegetables Development Strategy 2025-2030
3 Multipurpose Cooperatives Registered
5,000 Women Milestone Reached
Established 3 Livelihood Learning Centres
Climate Change Vulnerability Baseline Survey Completed
Digital Platform Launch
Join Our Mission
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