Meet the leaders, advocates and dedicated professionals working to empower Indigenous women, girls and persons with disabilities while protecting our environment.
Community voices championing Indigenous rights and inclusion
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Community Advocate
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Community Advocate
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Leadership, governance and accountability
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Chairperson
Provides board leadership and oversight in support of EIWEN's mission and strategic direction.
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Secretary to the Board
Christine Kandie is an Indigenous woman leader from Kenya and the Executive Director of the Endorois Indigenous Women’s Empowerment Network (EIWEN). A person with a disability, she champions inclusive, intersectional approaches to Indigenous rights, focusing on land, water, health, and climate justice. Christine advocates for the Endorois community’s rights around Lake Bogoria and works in solidarity with Indigenous communities across Africa. She amplifies Indigenous women’s leadership and promotes Traditional Ecological Knowledge in global platforms, including the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Her work underscores the vital link between environmental protection, human rights, and sustainable development.
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Vice Chairperson
Contributes to board governance, strategic oversight and organizational accountability.
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Vice Secretary
Supports the board's governance and coordination responsibilities.
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Disability Inclusion Member
Contributes to disability inclusion and meaningful participation in decision-making.
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Board Member
Contributes to EIWEN's board leadership and organizational oversight.
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Board Member
Supports EIWEN's governance and organizational accountability through board service.
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Board Member
Contributes to the board's collective leadership and organizational oversight.
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Board Member
Contributes to EIWEN's board leadership and governance.
Dedicated people turning our mission into community impact
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Executive Director
Christine Kandie is an Indigenous woman leader from Kenya and the Executive Director of the Endorois Indigenous Women’s Empowerment Network (EIWEN). A person with a disability, she champions inclusive, intersectional approaches to Indigenous rights, focusing on land, water, health, and climate justice. Christine advocates for the Endorois community’s rights around Lake Bogoria and works in solidarity with Indigenous communities across Africa. She amplifies Indigenous women’s leadership and promotes Traditional Ecological Knowledge in global platforms, including the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Her work underscores the vital link between environmental protection, human rights, and sustainable development.
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Programs & Fundraising Manager
Supports programme coordination, resource mobilization and fundraising to advance EIWEN's mission.
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Finance Officer & Administration
Oversees financial management, accounting, budgeting, reporting and accountability for organizational and project resources.
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Project Officer
Supports project implementation, community engagement and activities advancing EIWEN's mission.
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Gender and Inclusion Officer
Supports gender equality, disability inclusion, human rights advocacy and inclusive community development.
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Project Officer
Supports project implementation and activities that contribute to community empowerment.
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Communications Officer
Supports organizational communications, digital storytelling and sharing EIWEN's achievements and community experiences.
