Economic Opportunities
Creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and business development for widows
Our Mission
We are a restorative justice organization, preparing widows to be leaders of positive social transformation in their communities through integrated programs in leadership, health, livelihoods and justice. Our work alleviates widowhood poverty, mitigates the impact of HIV/AIDS, and gives widows the tools to tackle oppressive cultural, economic, and social practices that undermine widows' dignity and limit their agency.
Our Vision
Africa where widows thrive - We envision a continent where widows are valued, empowered, and leading positive change in their communities, free from stigma and discrimination.
Six key areas where we focus our efforts to create lasting change for widows and their communities
Our Objectives
Social Reforms
Advocating for cultural and social changes that support widow dignity and rights
Personal Development
Building confidence, skills, and leadership capacity in widows
Advocate for Rights
Ensuring widows have access to justice, land rights, and legal protection
Community Leadership
Empowering widows to become leaders of positive change in their communities
Educational Outcomes
Improving educational opportunities for widows' children and families
Our Strategy
We use a three-step strategy to achieve our mission and objectives
Step 1
INVITATION PHASE
Widows participate in leadership circles where they encourage and support each other emotionally, spiritually and financially.
Step 2
PREPARATION PHASE
Nyanam equips the widows with knowledge and skills through various trainings such as in business, property rights, leadership, voice of change and human rights and others.
Step 3
TRANSFORMATION PHASE
The widows design, implement and evaluate social change projects that seek to improve their wellbeing, including how they are perceived and treated in their communities. Nyanam facilitates research and policy engagement to advocate for widows.