Who is IFAGE?

The Institute for Faith and Gender Empowerment (IFAGE) envisions a society where men and women are equal and free from sexual and gender-based violence.

IFAGE is registered in Kenya as a faith based, non-governmental organization (NGO), working with grassroots organizations and faith communities to address sexual and gender-based violence in the African context, targeting men and women, faith leaders, and youth in order to end sexual and gender gender-based violence.

Our mission is to harness the potential of faith actors and gate-keepers in the African context to address violence against women and girls through change of mindsets and attitudes about the value and dignity of both women and men, transforming of social gender norms including patriarchy, which we believe is the root cause of gender-based violence.

Our Mission

IFAGE exists to prevent violence against women and children by engaging community leaders including faith actors, women, youth and children, through capacity building, mentorship and advocacy.

To achieve our objective, IFAGE works with faith and non-faith communities to impact sustainable change and trasformation through women groups, churches, schools, youth groups, and other grassroots community organizations to implement three main initiatives:

Gender Equality Education, Sexual and Reproductive Health Education, and Survivors Support Network.

We envision a world where women and men, boys and girls are equal and free from sexual and gender-based violence.

We exist to promote equality and justice for women and girls by working with men, religious leaders, and youths in Kenya and across sub-Saharan Africa through capacity building, advocacy and mentorship.

We envision a world where women and men are equal and free from sexual and gender-based violence. Our work aligns with the global sustainable development goal number five, to end all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls.

Our Core Values

Equality: We believe in equal worth and dignity for men and women in the society. We proclaim justice as a key element for fairness, peace, and reconciliation.

Inclusivity: We uphold dignity of all human beings regardless of gender, race, and color. We value each other’s contributions and hold the conviction that only from diverse backgrounds and divergent points of view can we find the best solutions.

Integrity: We recognize that how we do our work and how we collaborate with others is just as important as what we are seeking to accomplish.

Teamwork: We are invested in the success of others, we treat each other with respect and kindness, and we will work diligently to lift each other up.

Accountability: We believe in transparency and accountability in all activities we do.

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Our History

The Institute for Faith and Gender Empowerment (IFAGE) was initially registered as Ekklesia Foundation for Gender Education in 2013 until 2019, when the name was changed to: “Institute for Faith and Gender Empowerment” in-line with new realities in the community and the need to scale up its impact.

The idea behind IFAGE on “faith and gender justice” was conceived by the Reverend Domnic Misolo, an Anglican priest from Kenya, after reading academic journals during his theological/seminary education at St. Paul’s University in Limuru, Kenya.

The Reverend Misolo’s personal and in-depth research on the topic of gender justice completely changed his attitude and worldview regarding women and the role of a faith community in advancing equality and justice for women and girls in any society.

IFAGE’s main objective was, and still is, to harness the potential of men, faith groups, and other traditional actors in addressing sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) in the African context by challenging structures and systems of patriarchy, poverty, and violence against women and girls simply because they are born females.

Since then, IFAGE has been at the forefront of challenging retrogressive social, religious, and political structures in the society through advocating for gender justice, equality, and women’s empowerment.

Awareness and advocacy about these topics has been raised through training and engaging men and traditional leaders on gender based violence, planning and hosting annual Pan-African faith leaders conferences on gender reconciliation, and training youths on sexuality and reproductive health in order to end/reduce teenage pregnancy, early/child marriages, and female genital mutilation.

The Reverend Misolo, who asked to be relieved by the bishop from full time responsibility as a church priest, has dedicated his life and ministry to empower communities in Africa with knowledge and skills regarding gender justice and equality.

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Our Leadership & Management

IFAGE is managed by a Board of Directors, which is made up of eleven women and men who are passionate about gender justice and health equity.

The board is the top decision-making organ for the organization as stipulated in the constitution ,with strong democratic structure and solid professionalism, broad-based membership with gender balance, age dimension proportionality, disability and vulnerability in consideration with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

The board of directors are elected every three years, and exercises ultimate authority in the management of the organization in line with the mission, vision, and core values of the organization. The board meets quarterly (every three months) and during the annual general meeting with the aim to provide guidance, supervision and policy direction to the organization.

Board of Directors

PEREZ ODIELO

Chairperson

REV. DOMNIC MISOLO

CEO, Secretary

DR. PAMELA ONYANGO

Board Member

THE RT. REV. (BISHOP) DR. JOSEPH WASONGA

Board Member

PAMELA OLUOCH

Board Member

CLARICE OMONDI

Board Member

REV. RUTH MBOGA

Board Member

ERASTUTS ABIDHA

Treasurer

REV. WILSON OKONJO ADONGO

Board Member

REV. DR SAMUEL SUDHE

Board Member

IFAGE Organizational Structure

Board of Directors

Executive Director

Operations Manager

Programs Coordinator

Communications & Marketing Manager

Male Engagement on Gender Equality

Reproductive Health Education

Pan-Africa Faith Leaders Conference

The Girl Child & Her Long Walk Leadership Program

IFAGE Staff

IFAGE program activities are executed by workers who are composed of full time staff, part time and volunteers led by the executive director (CEO), together charged with formulation, implementation, and day to day running of project activities in line with strategic objectives and plans.

IFAGE staff are qualified and competent in areas of their calling and jurisdiction matched by academic qualification and professionalism.