Author: Lamu Women

It’s a rainy season in Lamu county. Residents are experiencing not only the beauty and nourishment that comes with it but also the harsh consequences of climate vulnerability. From flooded roads and collapsed buildings in Lamu to idle fishing boats stranded by rough seas, the rainy season has once again exposed the urgent need for...

Lamu County stands at a critical crossroads facing the harsh impacts of climate change, ongoing security challenges, and persistent gender inequality. These overlapping pressures form a complex crisis that disproportionately affects the county’s most vulnerable, particularly women, who, despite their central roles in community resilience, remain underrepresented in decision-making and under-resourced in climate action. Recognizing...

In today’s world, where violent extremism threatens peace and stability, the role of youth incountering this menace cannot be overstated. Sports, often seen as a platform for entertainmentand fitness, hold untapped potential to be a transformative force in addressing this challenge. Violent extremism often takes root in environments characterized by unemployment, lack ofopportunity, marginalization, and...

With the support of Akina Mama wa Afrika under the auspices of Voices for Just Climate, Lamu women alliance was able to do a groundbreaking exhibition under the theme “Women in Climate Spaces.” The event celebrated the role women play in addressing climate change through sustainable and community driven initiatives. The exhibition showcased a diverse...

Lamu County, with its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, stands as a beacon to the importance of natural resource preservation and indigenous knowledge. Our recent monitoring and evaluation exercise done in Hindi, Witu and Hongwe wards in Lamu county on the Community Land Protection Project has illuminated the vital role this initiative plays in...

In preparation of COP29, Lamu Women Alliance and Save Lamu under the umbrella of African Climate Justice led a vibrant movement of change, bringing together women & youth who share the same voice of addressing the climate injustices as well as the harmful infrastructural projects in Lamu. For many years, local communities have been tricked...

Imagine a tool, that stands amidst culture and biodiversity. A tool that promises to redefine how we engage with our natural heritage. A bridge that connects indigenous knowledge with modern conservation practices fostering a dialogue that honors traditions while safeguarding the environment. The bio-cultural tool is meant to facilitate asserting rights over communally managed lands,...

Carbon credits, a vital tool in fighting for a sustainable future, however most of our local communities are not even aware of the term. Talk of climate change, its effects, causes and you find out that people are not clearly aware of how they do contribute directly or directly to the change in climate.  ...

Lamu women alliance (LAWA), with various duty bearers around matters of climate change had a very engaging and informative meeting at the county commissioner’s office in Lamu on matters of gender assessment on the FLLOCA program.As LAWA we presented our research which was a combination from other  6 counties implementing the FLLOCA program and 4...

In pursuit for matters of climate Justice as a key thematic area in Lamu Women Alliance (LAWA) in partnership with  Akina mama wa Afrika (AMwA) under the auspices of Voices for Climate Action ( VCA) Today on 13th of August 2024, LAWA had a meeting with the governor of Lamu county Issa Timmany at his...