What Makes Nyanam Unique?
We focus on widowed women, the most neglected group of women in development work globally. We value the leadership, strength and wisdom of widows through which widows guide the design and implementation of Nyanam’s work.
We use a holistic approach to build the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual strength of widows. Our Bible-informed trainings center the stories of widows in the Bible to inspire reflection and action to promte social justice for widows.
Nyanam is founded and staffed by Kenyans who are native to the region in which they work, and one hundred percent of our proceeds go to the widows and the communities we serve.
Empowering and Connecting Widows
Nyanam was founded in response to widows being left behind left in community projects. Their voices were unheard and often treated with neglect and disrespect due to social and cultural stigmas.
In 2017, Jackie founded Nyanam in Kisumu, Kenya and supported widows by initiating Leadership Circles, which were the first step in creating spiritual, economic, and social empowerment for the widows.
Since its founding, Jackie and her team at Nyanam have supported widows in reaching their goals through a focus on personal development, social change, and justice.
Leadership
Our leadership programs develop the confidence and skills of widows to lead positive social transformation in their communities.
Livelihoods
Our livelihoods programs seek to improve food security and support the widows’ efforts to seek out economic opportunities and grow sustainable businesses.
Health
Our holistic wellbeing programs support the widows’ mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health based on the widows’ ideas and needs.
Justice
We use a restorative justice approach to improve widows access to and ownership of their land through community education, conflict resolution, and legal aid, and promote widows’ access to safe and dignified housing
Youth education
Our youth education provides comprehensive health education, technology skills, environmental justice education and need-based secondary school sponsorships to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for widows’ children.