| Are you an early-stage entrepreneur? Do you have a business idea that can help prevent or eliminate Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kenya? Join the InnoVate Against GBV contest and turn your vision into reality!
InnoVate Against GBV contest, is a 6 week mentoring programme by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in partnership National Gender Equality Commission and the Nairobi County Government in Kenya, implemented by GrowthAfrica. The programme aims to empower entrepreneurs—regardless of gender—to develop and implement business plans that directly tackle GBV and contribute to a safer, more equitable society.
Apply to join the programme for a chance to:
🔹Access mentorship
🔹Business strategy growth support and
🔹Opportunities to pitch to investors
Application criteria:
✔For profit, idea-stage or early-stage business with a focus on addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) against women.
✔Demonstrates a viable product or concept with potential market fit based on GBV-related needs.
✔Based in Kenya with a dedicated founder, or a co-founder.
✔Adhere to ethical and legal compliance in relation to the sector.
Application deadline: Sunday, 22nd September 2024
Apply on: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=gBPN526sk0GKmyQUXO5KzXSo201-ycxJuH7TXVdXhKVUNEU4V1YyN01GVlkwOUhPWTM0RE00SzhRQy4u&route=shorturl
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) refers to harmful acts directed at an individual based on their gender, often resulting in physical, sexual, or psychological harm. It affects both women and men, with women being disproportionately impacted. The 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey shows that 43% of women and 29% of men aged 15 and above have experienced physical violence, while 13% of women and 5% of men have faced sexual violence. |
