Want to volunteer as a women empowerment advocate in Kenya? Our Travel Roots Women Empowerment Program offers a powerful opportunity to support women, transform communities, and become part of a movement creating real, lasting change.

This program is available in two unique locations, giving you the flexibility to choose the experience that best suits you:

• Nairobi (Kibera) – a vibrant, fast-paced city environment where you’ll experience authentic urban Kenyan life and work within dynamic community groups in one of Africa’s largest communities

• Rural Community Placement (Kajiado County) – a more immersive, grassroots experience where you’ll live and work within traditional Maasai communities such as Isinya (Nandoderit Village), Ngong (Kimuka Village), and Kajiado Town (Kumpa Village)

While both locations share the same core mission—empowering women and girls—the day-to-day experience, cultural exposure, and pace of life will differ, allowing you to tailor your journey.

Across Kenya, many women still face daily challenges due to gender inequality, limited access to education, restricted employment opportunities, and cultural barriers. These challenges can affect confidence, independence, and long-term wellbeing.

This program is designed to help change that.

Working alongside passionate local teams, you’ll support safe, inclusive spaces where women and girls can reclaim their voices, build confidence, and gain practical skills that support long-term independence. From education and mentorship to open discussions and community engagement, every interaction plays a role in creating lasting impact.

Your Role as a Volunteer

Your role is hands-on, meaningful, and varied—and will adapt depending on your chosen location and the needs of the community.

In Nairobi (Kibera), you’ll support established community initiatives through workshops, school outreach, and group sessions focused on empowerment, education, and wellbeing.

In Kajiado County, your work becomes deeply grassroots. You’ll collaborate with local women’s groups who meet regularly for table banking and entrepreneurship sessions (3 days per week)—supporting them with:

• Basic business skills and record keeping

• Developing small business ideas

• Building financial independence and confidence

Alongside this, you’ll also support youth-focused education sessions, particularly during school holidays, covering:

• Sexual and reproductive health

• Nutrition and wellbeing

• Early marriage prevention

• Women’s rights and gender equality

• Menstrual hygiene and education

All schools involved are local government schools, ensuring your work directly benefits the wider community.

What You’ll Be Involved In

You will support a wide range of activities focused on education, empowerment, and personal development, including:

• Life Skills & Health Education
  Supporting or leading sessions around topics such as reproductive health, menstrual education, hygiene, and overall wellbeing

• Women’s Empowerment Workshops
  Facilitating or assisting in workshops focused on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, leadership, and building self-confidence

• School Outreach Programs
  Working with young girls in schools to deliver sessions on self-esteem, decision-making, and future opportunities

• Community Engagement & Group Sessions
  Supporting safe spaces where women can openly share experiences, challenges, and support one another

• Mentorship & Motivation
  Acting as a positive role model—encouraging, listening, and empowering women and girls to believe in their potential

No two days are ever the same—you may find yourself leading a workshop one day, supporting group discussions the next, or working within schools to educate and inspire young girls. The program is built around real community needs, meaning your involvement is flexible, impactful, and deeply rewarding.

This program goes beyond volunteering—it’s about connection, understanding, and shared growth.

You’ll not only contribute to meaningful change within communities, but you’ll also gain a deeper understanding of global challenges, cultural perspectives, and the true power of empowerment at a grassroots level.

By the end of your journey, you won’t just have supported a project—you’ll have been part of something bigger. A movement where women uplift women, voices are heard, and change begins from within.