Paran Women Group is an Indigenous women group collective passionate about long-term solutions and ripple-effect project results . It was formed by indigenous women and registered under registration number S.H. NO. 3745392 as a self help group organization and was legally registered in July 2005. Paran is located in Ololunga, Narok south sub county in Narok County a village that inhabited by a population of approximately 60,000 residents of which its membership of 215 spans among the indigenous women and youth hail from.
Paran women doing sustainable agriculture to ensure food security #climatechange.
Beading
This is a major source of income to the women at the centre.We bead the coomon maasai designs
Enviromental Conservation
We observe the conservation of enviroment and biodiversity majorly by planting treess and educating both young and old people on the importance of biodiversity.
16 Days of Activism 2022 Campaign
At the DCC office launching and discussing on 16 days of Ativism with Australian high commission.
Tree planting during the launch of 16 days of activism
Launching16 days of activism
Both women and girls training on health issues and gender based violence
Viva Girls on the fight against gender based violence
Inclusion of men and boys is important in the fight against gender based violence.
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International Women’s Day Celebration 2022.
Indigenous Women from Samburu,Narok,Marsabit and Westpokot gathered together at Naramam Resource and knowledge centre to celebrate the event.Under the theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”,Indigenous women were able to be educated on so many issues.
Links to other videos for the event:
Achievements
Women groups from Narok South have joined hands in efforts to conserve the environment and address issues of climate change. The women say they were worst hit by the scarcity of rain caused by deforestation activities in the Mau Forest which forced them to walk several kilometers in search of water. Under the umbrella of Paran Women Groups, they have pledged to change the narrative.
News by KBC
Paran Women Group: Conservationists with a passion for gender equality
16Daysof Activism 2022
Violence against women and girls is a common issue in our communities.We believe that if we #UNITE! we can easily end this issue and every woman will enjoy her rights.