Across Siaya, Homa Bay, and Kericho counties, the Haki Mashinani initiative sparked a grassroots movement that empowered youth, women, and marginalised communities to claim their rights and demand better governance. With support from the EU-funded Haki Ni Yetu project, the local organisation Siasa Place worked with youth groups to help young people transform informal networks […]
From September 17–19, 2025, the Environmental Rights Organizations Network (EROG) hosted the 9th Annual Land and Environmental Defenders Workshop in Mombasa, Kenya. With the theme of defending the defenders, the gathering brought together environmental human rights defenders (EHRDs) from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to share experiences, strengthen networks, and chart a path forward for environmental […]
In a significant milestone for advancing governance, gender equality, and human rights at the grassroots level, the Haki Ni Yetu project has inaugurated the first Civic Action and Empowerment Grant (CACEG) recipients, from now on referred to as Small Grants, selected in the first pilot call. This transformative effort, supported by the European Union in […]
The Haki Ni Yetu Consortium is excited to announce a new funding opportunity for Kenyan grassroots organisations working on human rights, good governance and accountability. Deadline for applications is Tuesday March 4 of 2025 at 23:59 local Kenyan time. The Haki Ni Yetu project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Finnish KIOS […]
We are thrilled to announce the opening of call for proposals as part of our Civic Action and Community Empowerment Grants (CACEG) in Kenya. This grant program is specifically designed to support community-level initiatives. Grassroots and community-based organizations in Busia, Embu, Kakamega, Kilifi, Kirinyaga, Kwale, Siaya and Taita-Taveta counties are welcome to submit their proposal. […]
Pauliina Savola, chairperson of the Steering Committee of the Haki Ni Yetu project, reflects on the role of the project in strengthening civil society’s ability to advocate for human rights. The project embodies the belief that real change begins at the grassroots level.
We are thrilled to announce the opening of our Civic Action and Community Empowerment Grants (CACEG) in Kenya. This grant program is specifically designed to support community-level initiatives. Grassroots and community-based organizations in Migori and Isiolo counties are welcome to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI). The deadline for submissions is 31 July 2024.
Thank you for your proposals! We have received nearly 400 proposals, showcasing the incredible interest and commitment to advancing human rights in Kenya.
