Globally, indeed, women who use drugs, and especially young women, experience gender-based violence at a higher rate than the general population; and beyond fearing for their physical safety, women also shoulder most of the burden of financial and psychological hardships.
Our Story
In 2016, WRADA began as a simple yet powerful dream, a vision by a woman, for women, aimed at reducing the prevalence of HIV and gender-based violence (GBV) among women and young people who use drugs. What started as an idea quickly grew into a transformative movement, inspired by women who use drugs who felt their voices and needs were often overlooked within the broader community agenda.
Driven by this reality, WRADA emerged as a vital resource dedicated to empowering women and young people to improve their livelihoods. By 2017, the organization had already begun building strong ground connections with local groups in Nairobi focused on delivering healthcare services to people who use drugs.
These early collaborations, projects, and interventions have not only demonstrated the impact of the vision but have also played a key role in shaping WRADA’s strategic direction, guiding its mission and priorities for the years ahead.
