Economic Empowerment
Strengthening women-led micro and small businesses for sustainable income growth
UNU-TRUST
Our Vision 2026-2030
Empowering Women for a Digital, Climate-Resilient Future
UNU-Trust empowers women and excluded groups in arid and semi-arid northern Kenya to achieve economic independence, digital inclusion, and social resilience.
Celebrating Cultural Heritage
The Beautiful Tapestry of Northern Kenya
Northern Kenya is home to vibrant cultures, each with unique traditions, attire, and artistry. Our women proudly wear their heritage through colorful shangas, intricate beadwork, and traditional adornments that tell stories of identity and resilience.
Vibrant beadwork and colorful shangas that tell stories of identity and cultural heritage passed down through generations of strong Samburu women.
Multi-layered Beaded Necklaces
Bright Red Shangas
Ornate Headpieces
Intricate beadwork and metal ornaments that symbolize beauty, wisdom, and deep connection to the desert landscape they call home.
Intricate Head Beading
Metal Coil Bracelets
Geometric Patterns
Distinctive necklaces and earrings made from recycled materials, ostrich eggshell beads, and colorful local fabrics that reflect their resourcefulness.
Stacked Beaded Necklaces
Ostrich Eggshell Beads
Recycled Material Jewelry
12+
Distinct Ethnic Communities
5,000+
Women Preserving Traditions
200+
Traditional Craft Techniques
15
Cultural Heritage Sites
Our 2030 Targets
Creating Lasting Impact in Northern Kenya
By 2030, UNU-Trust will be recognized as Northern Kenya's leading catalyst for inclusive digital and climate-smart livelihoods.
- Transform 10,000+ women's and youth livelihoods
- Train and link 5,000 women-led MSMEs to markets
- Influence county-level gender and digital policies
- Establish self-sustaining digital-livelihood hubs
