DTF’s has a strong track record in electoral and governance, evidence-based advocacy, inclusive programming and grassroots engagement positions it well to contribute implement interventions at the grassroots level. In Electoral and Governance area, DTF has undertaken extensive work in the country in line with its thematic expertise as outlined:
Kenya’s campaign financing costs have been ranked among the highest globally. This disproportionately disadvantages women, as they have less access to financial resources making it significantly harder for them to compete and win elective positions. In an effort to address this gap, DTF established a participatory fund to support women build their financial kitty to offset campaign related costs by creating a culture of saving among women candidates.
The Fund was established in line with the enabling legal operational frameworks, and borrowing from existing models such as EMILY’s List (Early Money is Like Yeast) and WISH List in the USA, World International Network (WINWIN) in Japan, Judy LaMarsh Fund in Canada.
DTF has heavily invested in nationwide capacity building shaping its Campaign education and capacity building of women aspirants and women leaders through two models i.e. The Running to Win Training Model and Provision of Publicity and Visibility for Women leaders. The Running To Win model provides women with essential knowledge of electoral processes, including party nominations, candidate registration, and campaign conduct, empowering them to navigate the electoral period effectively.
Key initiatives under this include:
DTF has strongly invested in creating favorable legislative environment to support women in leadership, governance and elective politics. In line with this, DTF has undertaken tremendous research, and analysis of the status of women in leadership and documented this information for access and use in advancing women leadership in the country. Key of these initiatives include:
Democracy Trust Fund mobilizes resources through collaborations and partnerships with other institutions/organizations that are aligned with its vision and mission to create a better environment for resource mobilization.
To ensure that institution grow in various dimensions such as governance, institution expansion, increase in number of talented, skilled and qualified staff as well as increase in number of partners.
