Established in 2008
https://www.ronafoundation.co.ke
"IT took us many years to turn painful stories, to scientific evidence and data that could be seen, and break the culture of silence ASSOCIATED with widow cleansing and abuse. More and more widows are now coming forward and their collective voice is being amplified and getting heard" -- Roseline OrWA, Founder of ROna foundation
Located in Siaya, Kenya, the RONA Foundation was established to help widows gain life skills and become self-supportive. They have helped over 8000 widows through various programs and trainings. RONA Foundation has also become a model and replicated in 12 other areas in Kenya, and has established a center that houses and helps orphans and children with HIV/AIDS.
Mission Statement: To champion for protection and advancement of widow rights and to ensure rural widows in Kenya are protected from harmful cultural practices, discrimination and social-economic exclusion, alongside orphan education, care and support.
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The RONA Orphans and Widows Centre not only provides housing but also provides a number resources and programs. Some of those include:
- Health clinic
- poultry keeping
- Agric. Hub
- Boat Rentals
- Beauty and Hairdresser Training
COVID RESPONSE:
The RONA Foundation has also helped with providing support during COVID. Some of those include:
- Distribution of Food Packs
- Provision of Basic Medical Care to elderly widows
- Hand-washing and Sanitation Campaigns
- Girls Mentorship and Distribution of Sanitary towels
- Boy Mentorship and Rona Football Club
Click the the link to donate: https://www.ronafoundation.co.ke/donate/
"Rona Has given me a platform to share my grief. I feel my pain has decreased sharing with other widows. Were it not for rona, I would have never found my voice again. I would be walking but dead inside. Rona has taught me to stand up for my rights and given me tools and support to start our own groups" -- Mama Benta otieno