Women Education Researchers of Kenya (WERK)
- A Advocate
- I Implementer
- R Researcher
Description
Women Educational Researchers of Kenya (WERK) is a Professional Association of researchers in education and social science. Though the seeds were sown earlier in 1993, the name WERK was formally adopted in 1995/96 and registered in 2000. It does not discriminate on grounds of race, ethnicity, religion gender or nationality. The goal of WERK is to build anequitable society in Kenya, with special emphasis on gender equity, through linking research to action and advocacy.
Vision: WERK is a society that values the centrality of knowledge for the creation of a humane, equitable and prosperous society.
Mission: WERK is to contribute to knowledge generation and utilization through linking research to policy and action.
Primary Functions
- Program/Project Implementation
- Research - project evaluation
Secondary Functions
- Awareness Raising/Advocacy
- Networking/Convening
Geographic Scope
- National
Areas of work Back to Top
Education topics addressed
Attainment
- Primary completion
- Primary enrollment
- Primary to secondary transition
- Secondary completion
- Secondary Enrollment
Other
- Early childhood development
Other skills
- Life skills/sexuality education
Quality
- Teacher training
Cross-cutting topics addressed
- Gender equality
- Masculinities/boys
- Mentorship
- Other cultural practices
- WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene)
Funders and partners Back to Top
Current girls’ education funders
Current girls' education partners
Locations and contact information Back to Top
Website
Women Education Researchers of Kenya (WERK)
Headquarters location(s)
- Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Office location(s)
- Kenya
Contacts
Locations of current girls’ education work
Map showing countries (listed below) where the organization is involved with girls' education programs
- Kenya