The overall goal of WRADA is to empower vulnerable women and their communities to access quality health and socio-economic development services.
Our Story
In 2016, WRADA began as a simple dream, a vision by a woman, for women. The dream was to create a safe space for women and young people who use drugs, to reduce the impact of HIV and gender-based violence (GBV), and to give hope where it often felt absent.
This vision was inspired by women who use drugs themselves, women who knew too well what it meant to be unheard and left out of the community agenda. They believed that WRADA could be more than just an idea, it could be a lifeline, a resource, and a place where their voices truly mattered.
By 2017, WRADA was already walking alongside local groups in Nairobi, connecting with communities and strengthening healthcare services for people who use drugs. These first steps laid the foundation for something bigger. They became the heartbeat of a growing movement, one that continues to empower women and young people to live healthier, safer, and more dignified lives.
What started as a dream has become a journey of transformation. And this journey is only just beginning.
What People Are Saying About Us
I have much more to say than words can express. WRADA has taught me about life in ways that no
school ever could. WRADA has brought and continues to bring endless opportunities for learning, social
justice, impacting the world in positive ways, and the advancement of humanity. I have had the pleasure
of working with the most wonderful women from around East Africa and the world, made friends for life
and continue to do purposeful, meaningful work, whose impact I am privileged and humbled to see
every day.
Rita Gatonye
Nairobi
Me personally after kujiungga na Wrada nimelearn mengi,I have been empowered in ways I can’t shy
telling my story to anyone,I have learned that Alot of women have gone through Alot that before they
couldn’t open up but after being empowered they freely share their life story during the time of using
drugs and after.#Empowered And Not Ashamed or Afraid.
Alice
Kiambu
WRADA has supported me and my fellow women who use drugs in Mombasa both at a professional and
personal level For example, A child of a drug user in Mombasa has been supported to enroll in school, a
woman has been supported financially to access pregnancy and maternal care, and I have also gained a
sisterhood. I have increased my confidence in advocating for my fellow women, because of being in this
network of women who use drugs.
Winnie
Mombasa
We strive to support and promote Human rights for the vulnerable population to achieve an equal and just society, working in collaboration with local groups, government, and other stakeholders through partnerships to raise awareness on drug use, sexual and reproductive health and rights, harm reduction, and gender-based violence-related issues, and improve people’s livelihood.
