Nyanam International
Nyanam is a restorative justice organization preparing widows to lead positive community transformation through holistic programs in leadership, health, livelihoods and economic empowerment, justice and human rights, and youth education.
Why we love them
Nyanam centers all of its programs on the widows’ voices and needs. Their paralegal training is integral to empowering widows to understand their rights and advocate for themselves in the justice system.
In the News
- Nyanam was featured in The Star article “Woman’s fight for widows’ dignity and empowerment.”
- Nyanam founder Jackie Odhiambo authored the Nation op-ed Secure land rights for widows.
- Nyanam was selected as a 2025 Praxis Nonprofit Accelerator Fellow.
- Nyanam founder Jackline Odhiambo gave the talk Widowhood Stigma as a Fundamental Cause of Poor Mental, Sexual, and Reproductive Health Outcomes in Africa at Harvard Medical School’s Department of Global Health and Social Medicine seminar.
