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Nyanam Publications

Research, reports, and resources documenting our work and impact in widow empowerment and social justice.

Widows gathered together at a Nyanam event

June 20, 2023 � Publication

Supporting Widows' Resilience: Redefining Resilience in Widowhood

Nyanam's anthology brings together widows' stories and frames the organization's work around resilience, dignity, agency, and community transformation.

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Research, tools, and long-form resources

January 23, 2026 � Research brief

Widowhood Stigma Scale

Download the widowhood stigma scale and scoring guidance used to support Nyanam's research and field practice.

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Nyanam field visit used as the thematic image for the Voice of Change implementation process

May 25, 2025 � Publication

Voice of Change Step-by-Step Implementation Process

Outlines how Nyanam selects widow groups and trainers, identifies risk, and rolls out Voice of Change from orientation through implementation.

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Household livelihoods image used as the thematic image for Voice of Change stakeholders and roles

May 25, 2025 � Publication

Voice of Change Key Stakeholders and Roles

Defines the roles, risks, and accountability points for widow groups, trainers, mentors, staff, and partner actors in Voice of Change delivery.

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May 26, 2025 � Publication

Voice of Change Partnership Framework

Sets out the partnership principles, contribution models, common tensions, and success indicators used to scale Voice of Change with aligned institutions.

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Field visit image used as the thematic image for a public health research paper

October 2, 2025 � Paper

Widowed and at Risk: Increasing HIV Prevalence Among Widowed Women in Siaya County, Kenya in the Last Decade, 2011-2022

Examines a decade of HIV prevalence among widowed women in Siaya County and argues for widow-specific public health attention.

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Community support image used as the thematic image for the widowhood stigma framework paper

June 2025 � Paper

Widowhood Stigma as a Fundamental Cause of Poor Mental, Sexual, and Reproductive Health Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Conceptual Framework

Proposes widowhood stigma as a root cause of poor mental, sexual, and reproductive health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Household livelihoods image used as the thematic image for the agricultural intervention paper

August 2023 � Paper

Comparing the Effect of a Multisectoral Agricultural Intervention on HIV-Related Health Outcomes Between Widowed and Married Women

Analyzes how a multisectoral agricultural intervention affected HIV-related health outcomes differently for widowed and married women.

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