Positive Masculinity Program

We believe that engaging Men and key decision makers as allies is key to ending gender-based violence and fostering gender justice. This program equips and empowers community leaders, Faith actors and civil society groups to challenge patriarchy and harmful gender norms and promote a culture of respect, equality, justice and non-violence.

We’ve developed a training tool kit/curriculum, that sparks conversation and dialogue about gender justice and we equip men and women, faith leaders and key decision makers to prevent and end Domestic Abuse & Gender-Based Violence through addressing the root causes, including harmful gender norms, power imbalances, and patriarchal cultures.

This model equips and inspires men to become community gender champions for equality and gender justice fostering community-Led change.

For our scale and sustainability, we offer customized training sessions and consultancy for community groups, civil society organizations, and churches at negotiated rates.

This initiative strategically targets community leaders including gatekeepers and religious actors to harness the potential of MEN in the local community to end domestic abuse and gender based violence, by addressing harmful social gender norms, power relations and inequalities, patriarchal cultures, and attitudes in the church and society that continue to devalue women and girls based on gender and fuels sexual and gender based violence.

We train these leaders as community gender champions and facilitators using our curriculum on “Positive Masculinity and Biblical Equality” to further scale local training in their respective community groups, villages, churches for sustainable change, transformation and development

The male engagement program addresses gender equality issues in three parts:

Meaningful Youth Engagement Program

At IFAGE, we believe in empowering young people to take the lead in shaping their health and future. Our Meaningful Youth Engagement program focuses on equipping youth with the knowledge and skills to advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) while fostering meaningful dialogue with faith leaders and policymakers.

Through peer mentorship and youth-led advocacy, we nurture young champions who engage their peers on SRHR issues and push for youth-friendly policies and budget allocations that prioritize their health and well-being. By integrating faith-based approaches, we create inclusive spaces where young people and religious leaders can openly discuss SRHR, breaking barriers and driving positive change in communities.

As part of this initiative, we implement We Run, We Rise in schools and churches, pairing physical activity with social, spiritual, and educational engagement to enhance the well-being of young people. This program fosters mental resilience, leadership, and teamwork while providing a supportive environment for personal growth. Through structured running and fitness activities, youth and children build self-confidence, strengthen peer connections, and cultivate a sense of purpose and discipline.
Together, we are shaping a generation of informed, empowered, and resilient young leaders ready to advocate for their rights and well-being.

Women’s Health & Safety Program

At IFAGE, we are committed to ensuring women’s health and safety by providing holistic support to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Through this program, we connect survivors to health services, legal assistance, and economic empowerment opportunities, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity and strength.

We have developed a community-based support system that ensures survivors receive:

• Health Services – Providing access to medical care, wellness programs, and referrals for specialized treatment.
• Legal Assistance – Linking survivors with trained paralegals and justice systems for protection and legal support.
• Economic Empowerment – Creating opportunities for financial independence through livelihood programs and skills training.

IFAGE works closely with faith leaders, male gender champions, and community advocates to challenge harmful norms and create safe, supportive environments for survivors. By strengthening legal and community structures, we ensure survivors receive the protection and justice they deserve.

We currently support four survivor groups in churches across Siaya County, providing a safe space for healing, empowerment, and long-term resilience.

Through this program, IFAGE is building a future where women are safe, supported, and empowered to reclaim their lives and advocate for their rights.

In 2018, five years ago, a local chief from Gem Sub-County in Siaya, Kenya visited our office to seek support for a young girl of 14 years old. We listened to the chief’s plea for the girl’s need of education, as well as her inspirational story of overcoming great adversities. She arrived at a point of vulnerability, having endured the atrocities of gender-based violence in addition to growing up as an orphan. Even though she was sexually abused, her broken spirit remained steadfast, and she dreamed of not only getting better herself but also being a lighthouse for countless other women and girls in her community.

Through our partners’ support, IFAGE enrolled her at a Girls’ School in Bondo and provided her with a safe space, scholarship support, and the psychosocial care she needed to rebuild her life.

Fast forward to today, with our hearts bursting with pride, we announce that Mercy is now embarking on a new chapter of her journey. This remarkable young woman stood tall against adversity and stayed focused to attain the best grades in High School. Mercy is now starting her studies at a prestigious University in Kenya, where she will pursue her dream of studying law. Through her education, she aims not only to seek justice for herself but to be the voice for countless other women and girls who suffers sexual and gender based violence.