Why HER
Globally, women and girls are less educated, have higher rates of poverty and have fewer economic opportunities. Global Give Back Circle exists to reverse these statistics.
Why Young Women and Girls in Africa
Too many young women in Kenya still face major barriers to education and paid work.
- Nearly half of women ages 20 to 35 are not engaged in paid work
- Women earn 18% less than men in the same roles
- Rural and arid regions face some of the steepest barriers
Why Focus on Barriers
Universal Constraints
Gender-based discrimination in the workforce, restricted access to financial capital, and the heavy burden of unpaid caregiving and domestic labor.
Urban Challenges
High educational costs (fees/materials), overcrowded or unsafe schools, and labor markets biased against hiring women for salaried roles.
Rural & Arid Challenges
Geographic isolation, extreme scarcity of jobs, and a mismatch between available vocational training and actual market demands.
The "Spectrum" of Exclusion
Economic barriers are not uniform; they compound as women move from resource-rich urban centers to resource-scarce rural environments.
Why Women’s Economic
Participation Matters
When women participate fully in the economy, the benefits extend beyond individual income.
- Leads to better health and education for their families and strengthens entire communities.
- More resilient communities
- Effects carry across generations
The program focuses on “learning by doing,” working directly with young women to understand how to build pathways to dignified and fulfilling work.
The initiative simultaneously addresses the practical gap (lack of opportunities) and the evidence gap (lack of research) through direct support and grounded evidence.
Advancing gender equity takes all of us.
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Advancing gender equity takes all of us.
Would you like to learn about ways to work with us? Receive updates on our latest research? If so, please provide your contact details below.
By clicking join you’re confirming that you agree with our Terms and Conditions.