The Indigenous Women and Girls Initiative (IWGI) is a community-based organisation working to empower Indigenous pastoralists in Baringo County, Kenya.
The organisation aims to transform the livelihoods of indigenous peoples in Baringo and beyond through agroecology and permaculture, enhancing community resilience to climate change. By fostering sustainable practices and advocating for gender equality, it aims to create a world where indigenous women and girls can thrive with dignity and respect.
Its key activities include:
IWGI has so far trained over 87 farmer leaders and their communities in agroecological practices. It has also established 30 community gardens and three agroforestry centres.