Widows in Migori County were over the weekend treated to new opportunities to mark International Women’s Day in style.
They embraced new opportunities for growth through an initiative championed by Interior PS Raymond Omollo and team leader Victor Ayugi.
Under the Widows Empowerment Programme, widows in West Sakwa Ward, Awendo Constituency were equipped with skills and resources needed to build sustainable livelihoods.
The widows were taken through sessions that touched on financial stability and community empowerment, the programme is transforming lives and strengthening the social fabric.
Through collective support and strategic interventions, widows in different areas are gaining the confidence to shape a brighter future for themselves and their families.
The Widows Empowerment Program also toured Godjope Widows (Godjope Ward), Vumilia Widows (Kwa Ward), and Talented Widows (Kakrao Ward).
The initiative came at a time when the world was marking the International Women's Day 2025.
The Widows Empowerment Program theme is, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress"
Widows equipped with skills and resources to mark the International Women's Day/ HANDOUTThe initiative is a testament to the power of investing in women's resilience and potential.
The program not only equips widows with opportunities and resources, but also transforms their lives and strengthens communities, fostering inclusive and sustainable development.
Kenyans joined the world in marking the International Women's Day on Saturday.
International Women's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women's rights movement.
IWD focuses on issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.
It is a day when women are recognised for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic, or political.
On 19 March 1911, the first International Women’s Day was held, with more than 1 million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland taking part.
It took until 1975 for the United Nations to recognise and begin celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD).
Since then, the UN has served as the major sponsor of the yearly event, encouraging more countries to recognize acts of courage and resolve by ordinary women who have played an outstanding role in the history of their countries and communities.
The symbol for International Women’s Day is a female gender symbol. It is usually accompanied by the colors purple, green and white.
