Regional Champions for Gender Equality

The Eastern African Sub-Regional Support Initiative for the Advancement of Women (EASSI) is a sub-regional civil society organisation made up of committed individuals, NGOs, coalitions, and networks driven to transform gender relations globally, especially in the Eastern African sub-region.

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We Work Across These Areas

Women’s Participation in Politics, Governance, Peace and Security

Leadership Development and Increased Opportunities for Young People

Gender and Economic Justice

Regional Impact

150,000
Women Cross Border Traders Reached
890
Trainings & Workshops Held
535
Research Papers release
915
Empowered Young people

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