Welcome to the Institute for Faith and Gender Empowerment
Advancing Gender Knowledge | Empowering Communities
The Institute for Faith and Gender Empowerment (IFAGE) is registered in Kenya as a faith-based NGO working for gender justice in sub-Saharan Africa through advocacy and empowerment programs for women and girls, religious and faith groups, community leaders, and youth organizations.
What is Gender-Based Violence?
Gender-Based violence is any harmful act directed at an individual based on their gender. It’s rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power and harmful norms. This includes physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, verbal, financial, and spiritual abuse
It’s a human rights violation. It is an assault on human dignity, depriving people of their human rights.
Freedom from violence is a fundamental human right, and gender-based violence undermines a person’s sense of self-worth and self-esteem. It affects not only physical health but also mental health and may lead to self harm, isolation, depression and suicide.
Above and Beyond Ending Domestic Abuse
To heal the world from domestic abuse, we must go beyond simply stopping abuse from happening. Uncover the three pillars of our holistic approach:
Prevention
We educate community leaders, including men and religious actors, on Positive Masculinity & Biblical Equality to address harmful social norms and patriarchal attitudes — the root causes of domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.
Intervention
We train youth as peer mentors and advocates to spread age-appropriate Sexual & Reproductive Health information in schools, churches, and community settings.
Restoration
We support survivors of domestic abuse and violence in their journey towards recovery by offering counseling, advocacy, and empowerment programs.
We believe that there is hope.
IFAGE understands that women’s freedom from all forms of discrimination and violence is not only a human right, but also crucial to enabling sustainable development.
We believe that people can learn and change their attitudes towards women and girls, and that all forms of gender violence can be prevented.
IFAGE Achievements To Date:
Gender Champions Trained as Peer Mentors
Key Faith Leaders Mobilized & Equipped
Adolescents & Youths Mobilized & Empowered on SRH
Meet Mercy
Since 2013, IFAGE and our global partners have been dedicated to preventing domestic abuse and violence against women and children. One inspiring story from our journey is that of Mercy, a courageous young girl we are currently sponsoring for higher education after her successful completion of secondary school. Her journey from vulnerability to empowerment embodies the transformative impact of our mission.
Read more about Mercy’s story and her path to a hopeful, empowered future. Watch her story >>>
Gender-Based Violence and the Patriarchy
Patriarchal beliefs of male dominance and the devaluation of women and girls lie at the root of gender-based violence. Our mission is to change the harmful influence of patriarchy.
You can watch this short informational video to learn more.
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IFAGE International
Shalom House & Estate, Bondo
Opposite Sura View Hotel, Bondo
P. O. Box 417 - 40601, Bondo Kenya