About us

Welcome to KNDWP-N

About Us

Kenya National Deaf Women Peace Network (KNDWPN) is a Community-Based Organization which was formed out of a unique experience of individual Deaf women. Some Deaf women participated in a National Women's Peace and Human Rights Workshop in Nairobi organized by Women United for Peace -Kenya (WUPI) in 2002. This was the first time Deaf Women were invited to participate alongside hearing women and in a forum of this nature since its inception. It marked the beginning of spirited efforts to participate in other forums and also forge new networks as members became intensely aware of what they had been missing out on such as violation of their right to information and benefits of exercising of right to freedom of expression on issues affecting them in their daily lives. The lessons learned, the knowledge gained and the passion and hindsight it created was enough reason to form a new organization to take care, interest and needs of Deaf women on matters of Human right, health, leadership, advocacy and resource mobilization. Kenya National Deaf Women Peace Network was thus born.

Our Core Values

Transparency

Accountability

Integrity

Honesty

Responsibility

Trustworthy

EXPERIENCED TEAM

Vanessa Joanne

Chairperson

Born and Raised in Nairobi Kenya. She works as sign language teacher. She is also Deaf Futsal federation of Kenya as team manager and coach.
Vanessa advocates for Economic Empowerment, Gender Based Violence and Sexual Representative Health right for women and girls with Disabilities

Josephine

Executive Director

Is a disability rights advocate with over 20 years experience in the disability movement. She has a wealth of experience on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, gender based violence, leadership and advocacy acquired through working in various counntries like Rwanda. Also, Josephine is an alumnae of Mobility International USA (MIUSA).

Videliz Njoki

Treasurer

Born and raised in Kibera, she holds Diploma in Social Work and Community Development. Videliz advocates for the equity and rights of girls and women with disabilities on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights. She was featured in the ‘Silent Cry and City Girl’ season 1&2 creating awareness on SRHR. Also, she has won SOYA Award as the best community services 2020 and Decak Award as best video drama 2022.