11th October is the United Nations International Day of the Girl Child. The civil society and non-governmental organizations in Kenya have been at the forefront of promoting the girl child and ensuring that their rights and dignity is protected.
The following organizations specialize in promoting the girl child and adhering SDG 5 which targets equality for women and girls by 2030.
- The Girl Child Network
- GROOTS Kenya
- KEFEADO- Kenya Female Advisory Organization
- The Girl Generation
- CECOME- Center for Community Mobilization and Empowerment
- Plan International
- UN Women
- Women Like Us Foundation
- Nyanza Initiative for Girls’ Education and Empowerment